| Governor Requests Changes to Work Authorization Process for Migrants
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlining her administration's specific requests for changes to the work authorization process to allow migrants to secure work faster and relieve pressure on the emergency shelter system in |
| Dalton Home Still Facing Condemnation
DALTON, Mass. — A residence located at 96 Anthony Road is still facing condemnation unless the residents can make strides in cleaning the property to meet safety standards.
The Board of Health had agreed to give Gary Dill an additional four weeks to clean the property.
Since then, some |
| @theMarket: Oil Prices Boost Inflation But Don't Deter Investors
Stocks did remarkably well this week considering the macroeconomic data. That could be signaling further upside soon for the financial markets.
The decline in the inflation rate over the past six months has been encouraging. However, the recent climb in oil and gasoline prices threatens to put a crimp in the trend of declining |
| FEMA Urges Public to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Lee
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — FEMA encourages residents and visitors in Hurricane Lee's path to prepare now and follow the instructions of local officials.
Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
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 | Hinsdale's Sullivan Honored With Sign at Middlefield Road
The sign was donated by Angela and Bruce Stetson.
HINSDALE, Mass. — Community leaders, friends, and family members honored the late James Sullivan on Friday with a sign unveiling.
Sullivan died Dec. 31, 2021, from complications from COVID-19 but not without leaving a big impact on the town and his |
| Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System: Sept. 18-26
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Monday, Sept. 18 marks the start of phase two 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 |
| The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Scorecard
Oct. 1, 2023, is the deadline to avert yet another government shutdown. At this point, the chances are high that partisan politics will once again disappoint the country and most voters.
The truth is that the U.S. has a long history of dysfunctional shutdowns. There have been 20 such incidents since 1976. The longest single shut |
| Pittsfield Council Says 'No' to Water Treatment Plant Presentation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Craig Gaetani's talk about saving the city millions of dollars on its water treatment plan will remain at open microphone.
On Tuesday, the City Council shot down a petition from Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick requesting that a public hearing be held to provide Gaetani the opportunity to explain the |
| Pittsfield Police Arrest Man Allegedly Involved in Fatal Stabbing
Update: Josiah Helmer, age 27, was arraigned for murder on Friday in Central Berkshire District Court and held without the right of bail. He is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Oct. 10.
PITTSFILED, Mass. — A 27-year-old city man has been arrested in Tuesday's fatal stabbing.
Multiple law |
| Wahconah Park Restoration Committee Launches Survey
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In spring 2022, the Wahconah Park grandstand had to be closed to fans due to structural concerns.
The City of Pittsfield and Wahconah Park Restoration Committee is considering how best to proceed with a project that returns fans to a safe grandstand structure that meets handicapped accessibility |
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