| Mass Cultural Council Launches LCC Program Grant Cycle
BOSTON – Mass Cultural Council announces that grant applications are now available for the FY25 Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program.
In FY25, Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.7 million into the LCC Program, the nation's largest volunteer-based, grassroots arts and culture public funding network. In |
| MassDOT Announces High School Video Contest
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)announced entries are now being accepted for the eleventh annual statewide Safe Streets Smart Trips high school video contest.
This contest encourages students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across all travel modes to try to decrease |
| Pittsfield Councilor Requests Dept. of Public Services Restructuring
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti said his administration is working to improve the structure of the Department of Public Services and Utilities.
At the last City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey presented a petition requesting that Marchetti and Commissioner Ricardo Morales restructure the |
| Department of Fish and Game Five-Year Strategic Plan
BOSTON—The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG) announced the release of a five-year strategic plan, Connections: Working Together for Nature to guide the agency's work from 2025-2030.
The plan establishes a vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, |
| West Nile Virus Found in Pittsfield Mosquito Samples
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed two positive results of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the most recently tested weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in the City of Pittsfield, the Mayor’s office announced on Friday afternoon.
One positive sample was taken from the site of |
| Pittsfield Homeless Panel Mulls Pressures of State Sheltering Changes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Statewide changes in shelter regulations have put further stress on the homeless population.
These include a nine-month stay limit for families waiting to find permanent housing and up to five days at a respite site across the state.
"There are currently about 7,500 family units of shelter across |
| 1Berkshire Announces Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced the finalists for the 2024 Berkshire Trendsetter Awards, which recognize outstanding initiatives, talented people, and innovative organizations moving the Berkshires forward.
Winners will be announced at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at the |
| Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 15th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (also known as Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible during a 24-hour period.
The event, which is free |
| Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, art, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor’s Pick
Polka Picnic
22 Mill Street, Adams
Time: noon to 5.
The Parish Family of Saint John Paul II |
| The Retired Investor: Precious Metals Normally Fall in September
As one of the best-performing areas of the financial markets this year, gold and silver have been added to many investors' portfolios. And while every dip has been used as an excuse to buy, bulls should hold off a bit when making any new purchases.
The price of gold is up more than 20 percent and silver gained over 17 percent |
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