| State Announce Consensus Revenue Forecast for Fiscal Year 2025
BOSTON – Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew J. Gorzkowicz, Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael J. Rodrigues and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz agreed on a consensus revenue forecast for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) of $40.202 billion.
Secretary Gorzkowicz also announced a decrease of $1 billion to the |
 | Dalton Considers Allowing 'Green' Burials
DALTON, Mass. — Residents may have the option of so-called "green" burials in the future.
Also referred to as "natural burials," green burials are a way of returning bodies to the earth after death without a metal casket, burial liner or vault, or embalming, according to the nonprofit Green Burial |
| Haddad Subaru Operation Warm Initiative
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Subaru has teamed up with The Christian Center of Pittsfield to host a free coat event on Jan. 25, from 3pm – 5pm at the Christian Center on Robbins Ave.
"No child should ever be without the basic necessity of staying warm – We're just glad to help our community do just |
| FEMA Awards Funds to Mass For COVID Outreach
BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $1.7 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the cost of contracting to operate a public information clearinghouse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $1,663,104 Public Assistance grant will |
| Governor Appoints Member of Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg jointly appointed Ryan Dominguez to the Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board.
Dominguez is the founder and executive director of the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition and Mass CultivatED, and in this role, will |
| BCC Creative Writing Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) presents a six-week workshop called "The Writer's Elixir: A Creative Writing and Self-Publishing Master Class" on Wednesdays, January 24 through February 28, from 6-7:30 pm.
The cost for all six classes is $120.
According to a |
| @theMarket: Market Volatility Rules the Day
January is turning out to be a roller coaster of ups and downs for investors. Last year's fourth-quarter gains have reversed somewhat, and the future is becoming murkier as the day progresses. Hold on to your seatbelts.
The economic data is certainly not cooperating with the bull's scenario of slowing job growth, a fast |
| Dalton Holding Photo Contest for Annual Town Report
DALTON, Mass. — The town is holding a photo contest to provide photographers of all ages and experience the opportunity to capture Dalton's "beauty" and "charm."
"Our hope is to showcase not only the beauty of Dalton but also to get the community involved and excited to be a part of this |
| Man Pleads Guilty To Breaking and Entering Charges in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday Jan. 9, Peter Campbell pleaded guilty and was sentenced on three charges related to an incident in 2021.
Campbell was sentenced by Judge Agostini in Berkshire Superior Court.
Charges include:
Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony - 2 |
| New Pittsfield School Committee Meets for First Time
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new School Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, organizing its leadership and approving a budget calendar for fiscal 2025.
William Cameron was re-elected chair, Daniel Elias as vice chair, and newcomer William Garrity as clerk. A 2022 Taconic High graduate and a former student |
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