| Governor Announces Veterans Equality Review Board
BOSTON — In a move to honor the rights and service of veterans discharged under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, Governor Maura T. Healey today swore in five members to the newly established Veterans Equality Review Board (VERB).
VERB's goal is to provide an application process for |
| Pittsfield Commissioner Responds to Outrage Over Public Ways
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following outrage from City Councilors about the condition of public ways, Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales has responded with planning for improved maintenance.
The overgrown aesthetic is attributed to issues with contracted work, being short-staffed, and weather |
| Healey Appoints Three to Board of Higher Education
BOSTON — Gov. Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Department of Higher Education.
Healey also reappointed Chris Gabrieli as chair.
"Equity is at the center of our administration. I'm proud to be appointing members of |
 | Painting Donated to Historic Fitch-Hoose House
George Hoose's Indian head paintings are thought to be modeled on in-law Samuel Caesar, who claimed to be of native descent and wore a headdress.
DALTON, Mass. — A painting by George Hoose was donated to the Fitch-Hoose House museum last week.
George Hoose died in 1977 at age 80. He was a |
 | Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Donates $1,000 to Goodwill
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont's Soar for Success program.
The Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, employability skills guidance for individuals |
| Governor Names Director of Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the appointment of Paul Jahnige as the first Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR).
The EEA established the Office in December 2022 to elevate and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities throughout |
| @theMarket: Fed's 'Higher for Longer' Message Disappoints
The financial markets were expecting a lot of good news out of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week. Investors were betting that not only would the Fed pause, but possibly announce an end of interest rate hikes altogether. Some even expected a timetable for future rate cuts that would be sooner than later.
The |
 | Pittsfield to Unveil Plaque for Buddy Pellerin Ballfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A commemorative plaque will officially designate the Clapp Park ballfield for former coach George "Buddy" Pellerin.
The name change was approved about seven years ago after Pellerin passed away at the age of 77. The plaque's set be unveiled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.
"Chairman |
| City of Pittsfield Announces Community Bike Ride
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces a Fall Foliage Community Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 14 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.
Participants are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot. The bike ride will start at 10 a.m. |
| Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Sept. 25 to Oct. 3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, Sept. 25 marks the start of phase three for the fall flushing schedule of the City of Pittsfield's water system. Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.
Mains will be flushed |
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