| The Retired Investor: Four-Day Workweek
The American work culture has shifted radically since COVID-19. The idea that there is more in life than work is catching on among many workers. Working from home, quiet quitting, and "missing Mondays" are all symptoms of this change as is a four-day workweek.
Most full-time workers and job seekers, when asked, say a |
 | Pittsfield Announces Snow Angel Pilot Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development is piloting a new program this winter, the Snow Angel program.
The program will match community volunteers with a senior or person with a physical disability to assist with snow removal.
Snow on sidewalks can be |
 | Worker Struck and Killed on West Street
The work site was in the eastbound lane of West Street.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A worker died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone on West Street.
Police say Shane Cassavant, 49, of Lanesborough was working in the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound 2015 Chevrolet |
 | Fundraiser Created Aid Dalton Fire Victims
UPDATED Oct. 12 at 8:56 p.m.—The Fire Marshal determined that the cause of the fire was "careless disposal of smoking materials."
DALTON, Mass. — A GoFundMe was established to help the victims of Monday evening's fire on High Street.
At the time of publication, more than $5,000 had been |
 | Nominations Open for BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that nominations are now open for the annual 40 Under Forty awards, which will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024.
40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road Home
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn, vacate and secure 96 Anthony Road during its meeting on Wednesday night.
Despite the pleas from the home's occupants, Gary Dill and Cheryl Goodkowsky, the board was concerned about their safety and could not grant another extension.
The |
 | Pittsfield Councilor Unsucessfully Tries to Block New Cannabis Store
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick unsuccessfully tried to have a recent cannabis establishment's permit appealed.
On Tuesday, the City Council shot down his attempt to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals September granting of a special permit to Cloud 9 for a retail store at Allendale Shopping |
 | Pittsfield Shares profiles of ARPA Recipients
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield shared a new series of profiles of the 37 non-profit organizations that were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
The City of Pittsfield received $40.6 million dollars in federal funding as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding has been used to create |
| Central Berkshire Approves Cell Phone Policy
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District approved its updated phone policy during its School Committee meeting last month.
The goal of the policy change is to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning.
The |
| Campaign Statement: Krol Outlines Steps for Strong Financial Oversight
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate John Krol has released a plan on how his administration will root out waste, provide effective financial oversight, find savings for residents and small business owners, all while growing the economy.
"At a time when we have seen a record amount of excess cash, new cannabis |
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