| Lanesborough to Vote on 34 Articles at ATM
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Voters will decide 34 warrant articles at the annual town meeting on June 11.
The Select Board endorsed a long list of articles during its regular meeting on Monday, most without discussion.
A $11,846,607 spending plan has been proposed for fiscal year 2025, a 4.3 percent increase from the this |
 | Greylock Federal Welcomes Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following an extensive search, Greylock Federal Credit Union has announced the hiring of Michael A. King, CPA, as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
King brings extensive banking and finance experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, capital and liquidity |
| @theMarket: Have Odds Improved for a Fed Rate Cut?
This week's inflation data heartened investors. Equities and commodities rose while bond yields and the dollar fell. The question is whether the data will convince the Fed to relent on keeping interest rates higher for longer.
If we take a long-term view, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change was minuscule. For April, |
| Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Phase 4
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, May 20 marks the final phase for the flushing of the City of Pittsfield's water system.
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 |
 | Milleron Seeking Congress Seat After Daughter's Tragic Death
Nadia Milleron, with son Tor, is running as an independent and will be on the ballot in November.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A family tragedy has led Nadia Milleron to run for Congress with hopes of shielding the First Congressional District — and beyond — from corporate interest.
Her 24-year-old |
| BCC Offers Summer Classes
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Berkshire Community College (BCC) encourages prospective students to enroll for summer 2024 classes in advance of the fall semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
By completing one or more pre-requisite classes over the summer, students can focus on their desired area of study on the fall |
| The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded to college students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business management.
Applicants should be in their second year of college. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. The $1,000 winner is also |
 | Pittsfield Says 'Thank You' to Veterans with Free Parking
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials have decided to thank veterans for their service with free parking starting June 1.
The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing veterans to park in municipal lots and spaces at no charge. This was brought forward by Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, Ward 4 Councilor James Conant, |
| Pittsfield Man Sentenced On Multiple Rape, Indecent Assault Charges
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, May 15 Douglas Agyeh, age 44 ofPittsfield, pleaded guilty to 23 charges.
Agyeh pleaded guilty to:
5 counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Over 14
9 counts of Rape of a Child with Force
9 counts of Rape of a Child, Aggravated by Age
The Defendant |
| Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society has received a $10,000 historic preservation grant from Preservation Massachusetts in association with the 1772 Foundation.
In addition, BCHS has received a $15,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust.
These grants will be used |
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