 | Berkshire NAMI to Celebrate 39 Years of Mental Health Support
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness is celebrating 39 years of providing mental health resources to Berkshire County.
The non-profit organization will mark the anniversary on Sept. 19 with an annual meeting and awards dinner at Proprietor's Lodge from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The evening will feature |
| Market 32 Campaign to Support EmbraceRace
ALBANY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is launching its September campaign to help raise funds for the nonprofit organization, EmbraceRace.
From Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will be given the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to |
| Hancock Domestic Dispute Ends in State Police Shooting
HANCOCK, Mass. — A State Police trooper responding to a domestic incident shot and killed an individual Saturday morning.
According to State Police, and a statement from the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, the officer was called to a Hancock residence about 7 a.m. and was confronted by an armed individual who would not back down |
| Dalton Zoning Board Approves Fence Variance
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance to install a fence 26 feet off the center of the road at the residence located at 112 Kimberly Drive.
The board said it approved this variance because the property's topography and shape makes it difficult to adhere to the town's |
| Governor Announces Commissioner of DCAMM
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced that Adam Baacke will join the administration next month as commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.
Baacke comes to the administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he has spent the past nine |
 | Dalton Historical Reissuing 'Down Memory Lane'
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DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission announced during its meeting on Wednesday that it will be reissuing the book "Down Memory Lane" in the near future.
The Historical Commission has been discussing how to reissue the book for the last few months, navigating concerns |
| @theMarket: Rising Yields, Oil & Dollar Too Much for Stock Market
As we enter the second week of the month, September is living up to its reputation as a bad time for stocks. No matter the reasons, stocks should see further declines in the week ahead.
There are several villains in this sell-off besides seasonal factors, however. Bond yields continue to climb with the Ten-year, U.S. Treasury |
| Pittsfield Man Sentenced to 25 Years
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Sept. 6 Jason McFadden, 43 of Pittsfield, appeared before Judge Hogan at Berkshire Superior Court and pleaded guilty to a charge of Armed Career Criminal.
Judge Hogan sentenced McFadden to 25 years in prison, serving 15 years before being eligible for parole, to be followed by five |
| Pittsfield Looks at Zoning Amendment for Battery Energy Storage
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In an effort to embrace greener energy sources while protecting the interest of residents, the city has proposed a zoning amendment for battery energy storage systems.
On Tuesday, the Community Development Board got a first look at the proposal. There were several items that the panel would like City Planner |
| Pittsfield Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed two results of West Nile Virus (WNV) in this weekly samples of mosquitoes collected.
One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Cemetery and the second positive sample was taken from the site of the Pittsfield |
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