| MassDOT Reminds All Motorists Roadway Safety Is a Shared Responsibility
BOSTON —The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) have announced a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period from March 23 to April 30, 2025.
The announcement emphasizes the shared responsibility of roadway safety for all motorists. MassDOT urges vehicle drivers to exercise caution, |
| Mass Humanities Announces 2025 Funding Opportunities
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Mass Humanities has announced its 2025 funding opportunities through its Expand Massachusetts Stories (EMS) initiative.
This year, the EMS initiative features:
Promises of the Revolution: Organizations are invited to explore how people, past and present, responded to the promises of the American |
 | Berkshire Habitat ReStore Overwhelmed With Unwanted Donations
The lot is under surveillance and the stores is considering cracking down on dumpers.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity ReStore won't be taking any donations on Saturday — because it's already overloaded with items dumped on its property.
ReStore on Hubbard Avenue |
 | Pittsfield Ice Rink Effort Sees $125K Gift
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Philanthropic support has boosted the city's plans to revive long-cherished days of outdoor ice skating.
On Tuesday, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath told the Parks Commission that the Feigenbaum Foundation boosted the effort by $125,000. He sees this as the kind of facility where |
| @theMarket: Fed No Longer in the Driver's Seat
This week, the Federal Reserve Bank hiked its inflation forecast and reduced the growth target for the economy this year. Despite this news, traders termed the March FOMC meeting a "dovish pause," although it did not help the stock market.
The upshot of Chairman Jerome Powell's Q&A session on Wednesday afternoon |
| Superior Court Briefs: March 21
Earehart Arraigned on 2 Counts of Rape
On March 18 James Earehart, age 55 of Indiana, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court.
The Defendant was arraigned on two counts of Rape stemming from a June 16, 2022, offense.The alleged rape occurred at a camp located at 53 Brookside Road, Great |
 | Red Tee Tournament Brings Together Women in Support of Girls and Women
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As the world celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the Red Tee Tournament Committee celebrates the announcement of the third annual all women's golf event.
"This is not your father's or grandfather's golf tournament. It's a great day to focus on |
| Pittsfield Board Advances Short-Term Rental Ordinance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has established an accessory dwelling unit ordinance and now, will tackle short-term rentals.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board supported a zoning amendment that allows short-term rentals and provides operational regulations. It will advance to the City Council with the board as |
 | Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation, following its 11th Annual Beer Tasting event on March 8, distributed $1,000 checks to 11 youth house league basketball organizations in Berkshire County.
The foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving |
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