| West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
The City of Pittsfield has a confirmed isolation on outer West Street (Lillybrook).
WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans |
 | Friday Front Porch Feature: An Attractive Energy-Efficient Home
DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a house that's energy efficient and new? Then this Dalton home is the one for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing a young home at 224 East St.
This 2020 home has four |
| @theMarket: Bets on Rate Cut Bolster Markets
The surprise revisions to the non-farm payroll data last week convinced investors that the Federal Reserve Bank will lower interest rates at its next meeting in September. Beyond that, expectations that at least two more rate cuts are in the offing sent stocks flying.
The promise of a potential decline in interest rates |
| Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Downtown Pittsfield Cleanliness
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), in partnership with ServiceNet, and with support from MassDevelopment's TDI Local Grant, has launched the Pearl Ambassador Program - a community volunteer initiative that improves the downtown environment with strategic connections and beautification efforts.
Through |
 | Former CYC in Pittsfield Demolished
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After more than 75 years on Melville Street, the former Catholic Youth Center is being reduced to bricks.
Only part of the building's facade remained Thursday as crews make way for an expanded playground that serves the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires' child-care program. The nonprofit purchased |
 | Pittsfield Cemetery Requests Green Burial Regulations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Green burials could be another option for burying loved ones in Pittsfield.
On Wednesday, representatives from the Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory approached the Board of Health, inquiring about how to offer burials that return a body to the ground after death with reduced environmental |
 | Bushika No-Hitter Helps Force Defend 10U County Title
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – McKinley Bushika struck out 12 Thursday to lead the Berkshire Force 10-and-under travel softball team to a 12-0 win over Northern Berkshire in the championship game of the Berkshire County summer league.
Bushika went the distance in the circle for the Force, which ended the game in the bottom of the |
 | Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds Hundreds
Meals packed and ready to go. Nearly 12,000 breakfast and lunch meals were served in July.
DALTON, Mass.— Central Berkshire Regional School District helped feed hundreds of kids this summer thanks to its new Summer Meals Program.
In the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with |
| The Retired Investor: Suntan Lotion Meets Summerween
This weekend, my wife went shopping for a beach hat but came home empty-handed. A new display of plastic skeletons, smiling pumpkins, and scary costumes occupied the beachwear display at her favorite store. Welcome to Summerween.
If you thought holiday merchandise is getting earlier each year, consider the July launch by most |
| Dalton Assistant Fired Over Letter Secures Unemployment
DALTON, Mass. — According to an unemployment hearing officer, the letter resulting in the termination of the Select Board's former executive assistant doesn't appear to be confidential.
Nearly six months ago, the Select Board voted to fire Alyssa Maschino for sharing the anonymous letter addressed to "Dalton Select |
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