| District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS Administrator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat.
Dean of Students Molly West returned to work last week after being put on leave in December. The Department of Children and Families has cleared West and Vice |
| @theMarket: The Markets' Flash Correction
The market's decline has been one of the fastest in history. The fall has been fueled by the Trump administration's economic policies. The question most investors are wrestling with is what to do about it.
Looking back on this period in a year or two, I guarantee that most investors will have trouble remembering exactly |
| New York Man Found Guilty in Pittsfield Murder
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, March 13, in Berkshire Superior Court, Lance Burke was found guilty by a jury of his peers for the 2018 murder of David Green Jr.
Burke, 46 of New York, was found guilty on three charges related to the crime, murder in the first degree (Murder), illegal possession of a firearm, and |
 | Candidates for Central Berkshire Superintendent All Local
DALTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Regional School Committee won't have to go far to find a new superintendent.
The four finalists for the post are all from Berkshire County.
They are Michael Henault, current assistant superintendent for Central Berkshire; John Franzoni, superintendent of the |
| The Retired Investor: U.S. Dominance of Global Markets
It has been a great run. For 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the envy of the world. Led by the FANG stocks, global investors could not get enough of American stocks — until now.
By the end of 2024, global investors had committed more capital to America than ever before. At the same time, the dollar traded at a |
| Heating Oil Leaks Into Dalton Brook
DALTON, Mass. — A residential oil tank at Wahconah Falls Mobile Home Park leaked heating oil, which entered Wahconah Falls Brook on March 10.
Approximately 200 to 250 gallons of heating oil leaked from the tank, Fire Chief Chris Cachat said.
The department responded to the report of gasoline in |
| Weekend Outlook: Looking Green This Weekend
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including St. Patrick's Day celebrations, art, live music, and more.
Editor's Picks
32nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Fest
Downtown Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
Time: Saturday, 1 |
 | Berkshire County Arc to Host Online Training on Social Security Work Incentives
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc will host a virtual training session on Social Security work incentives on Tuesday, March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities receiving SSI and/or SSDI, and their families.
Topics covered will include:
Barriers to employment for |
| Man Killed by Freight Train in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man was struck and killed by a westbound freight train on the railroad tracks near The Big Y Supermarket in Pittsfield.
The incident occurred on March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:22 pm.
Two men were observed walking westbound on the tracks as the train approached. The train |
| Pittsfield Nomination Papers Available in April
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices in Pittsfield will be available on Wednesday, April 2.
Offices on the 2025 municipal election ballot will be one city clerk, four councilors at large, seven ward councilors and six seats on the School Committee.
Nominations papers require |
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