| Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Sparks Outrage at Council Meeting
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A proposal to ban public camping ran into pushback from residents and councilors last week.
The City Council sent a proposed ordinance that bans encampments on any street, sidewalk, park, open space, waterway, or banks of a waterway to the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee, the Homelessness Advisory |
 | Teacher of the Month: Melinda Gowdey
Her students say Melinda Gowdey makes them feel like they're in a 'warm, fuzzy blanket.'
HINSDALE, Mass. — Kittredge Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Melinda Gowdey has been selected as the May Teacher of the Month.
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire |
| MassWildLife: View Peregrine Falcon Cameras
Peregrine falcons are the fastest birds on Earth. They live throughout the world, including right here in Massachusetts! Several web cameras allow the public to witness falcons during breeding season.
Peregrine falcons are unique and beautiful raptors that are specially adapted to hunt birds in flight. They hunt while soaring |
 | With Taxes Paid, Berkshire Mall Owners Plan for Senior Housing
The majority of the mall will have to be demolished as the 40-year-old big box stores are not suitable because of space and condition.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners have paid their town taxes and plan to transform the property into more than 400 units of housing.
JMJ Holdings is entering into the |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Launch Fill a Glass with Hope Campaign
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.— Market 32 and Price Chopper have partnered with the American Dairy Association North East, Garelick Farms, and local food banks to launch their annual Fill a Glass with Hope/Fill a Plate with Promise campaign.
The initiative will run from May 1 to June 30. Customers are invited to round up their change at checkout |
| Final Summary of PHS Investigation Released
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A School Committee-initiated investigation into allegations of misconduct by Pittsfield High School staff members was unable to conclude that an administrator shared a nude image with students on social media.
On Thursday, the final executive summary was released. It is focused on administrator 2, who is alleged |
 | Market 32, Price Chopper Recall Select Chicken Wraps
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have announced a voluntary recall of specific Market 32 by Price Chopper brand pre-made Chicken Wraps due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall affects Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken, and Chicken Bacon Ranch varieties sold in the deli/food fare section, with the |
| Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Project Schedule for May 19-23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced a schedule of street improvements to take place from May 19 through May 23.
From May 19 to May 22, crews are scheduled to apply loam and seed to Orlando Avenue, Backman Avenue, Daniels Avenue, and Jason Street. During the same period, structures on the initial section of Newell |
| @theMarket: Investors Regain Confidence as Tariff Fears Abate
The 90-day reprieve on tariffs has given markets a boost. This week, equity indexes briefly turned positive for the year. Are there more gains ahead?
Further upside in stocks is dependent on the next moves out of Washington. For now, tariff fears are on the back burner. Fewer tariffs imply less of a hit on the economy. That has |
| Weekend Outlook: Warblers, Farmers Markets & Hot Rods
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including a school musical, a car show, plant and nature events, and more.
Editor's Pick
Ventfort Hall Community Day
104 Walker Street, Lenox
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission into Ventfort |
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