| Eversource Recognizes National Electrical Safety Month with life-saving tips
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and seasonal home maintenance, it's critical to keep safety top of mind—especially when working around electricity.
In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, Eversource is reminding customers that without |
| Berkshire County Historical Society Announces Summer Event Schedule
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has announced its schedule of summer events, which will include new programs, collaborations, and returning annual favorites.
The events are scheduled to take place at Arrowhead, Herman Melville's historic Pittsfield home, located at 780 Holmes Road in |
 | Berkshire Community College Graduates Physical Therapist Assistants
President Ellen Kennedy, program instructors and speakers pose with the graduates. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College graduated six physical therapist assistants during an intimate ceremony on Thursday.
"This is a meaningful and, I hope, memorable evening for |
 | Front Porch Feature: Cape With Ample Opportunities
The home is located at 387 North St.
DALTON, Mass. — This sweet renovated Cape on a generous corner lot is a perfect starter home, or a great pick for downsizing or sharing with mom.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County.
This week, we are |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: May 27 to May 30
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following street improvements are scheduled from May 27 to May 30:
May 27-28:
Loam and seed Backman Avenue, Daniels Avenue and Jason Street
May 27-30:
Raising structures on Newell Street
May 29-30:
Final course of paving on Orlando Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Backman |
| @theMarket: Trump Tariff Escalation Sinks Markets (Again)
On Friday morning, Donald Trump decided to ruin investors' Memorial Day holiday weekend by threatening Apple with 25 percent tariffs on foreign-made iPhones and 50 percent tariffs on Europe. Stocks sank worldwide in response.
Whether the president will carry through on his threats remains to be seen. His track record for |
| Conte Community School Crossing Guard Recognized
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, announced Soleil Hanger of Conte Community School in Pittsfield as one of the winners of the 2025 Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Awards.
Hanger, along with other winners, will be recognized at the |
| State Invests in Berkshire County Youth Employment and Skills Training
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has allocated funding to support youth employment in Berkshire County through the YouthWorks program.
As part of the more than $22 million awarded statewide, Berkshire Training and Employment Inc. (BTE Inc.) will receive $584,200 to engage 111 young |
 | Pittsfield Council Preliminarily OKs School Budget
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council kicked off budget season on Wednesday with a preliminary approval of the Pittsfield Public Schools' $86 million spending plan.
The $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding. It is a $3,765,084 |
| The Retired Investor: Pope Leo and the Business of the Vatican
As Pope Leo takes control, the church's financial health will be high on his agenda. The Holy See, which is the governing body of the Vatican, is also the business arm of the Catholic Church.
The Vatican is audited by the Office of the Auditor General, which was established in 2014 by Pope Francis. In addition, the Council |
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