| Public Encouraged To Report Lanternfly, Box Tree Moth Sightings
BOSTON—In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is reminding residents to observe and report any sightings of invasive species that they might find.
NISAW, which runs from February 26 to March 3, calls attention to invasive species, the threats |
 | Making February Break Dreams Come True in the Berkshires
HANCOCK, Mass. — Last weekend a steady stream of cars carried families who enjoyed their annual February break ski vacation in the Berkshires back to their daily routines, their kids brimming with exciting stories of skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more.
Among them were Ellary Kinnane and Greta Baier, two high school |
 | Pittsfield Officials Tour ServiceNet's Vocational Farm
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Officials got a first look at ServiceNet's therapeutic vocational farm in the former Jodi's Seasonal on Friday.
"I think it's a great reuse of a property with both a training and education piece and a community development piece," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.
Early |
| @theMarket: Tech Takes Break as Other Sectors Play Catch-up
One of the main complaints of market watchers has been the narrow breadth of the stock market. Few areas, besides the handful of tech stocks, have participated in the bull market this year. That has changed.
Biotech, crypto, financials, industrials, and even the staid healthcare sector have come to life this week. The Russell |
| Senator Mark Announces March Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in March.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| Importance of CDBG Funds Highlighted At Pittsfield Hearing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The need for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is increasing but the budget is not.
On Wednesday, the city hosted a hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan and input on fair housing. Many expressed gratitude for CDBG funding and emphasized its importance.
Rosalind Kopfstein, chair of |
 | Work Underway at Pittsfield's Site 9
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An army of construction vehicles can be seen cracking and crushing the surface of Site 9.
"It's pretty amazing the amount of work that is going on over there," Business Development Manager Michael Coakley said to the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority on Thursday.
"There is a lot of |
| The Retired Investor: The Economics of Taylor Swift
At this point, few would question the economic impact that Taylor Swift has had on the world. The sheer level of spending the singer has triggered among consumers is breathtaking. The ripple effect of her business affairs has produced unexpected profits for many corporations and even countries worldwide. No wonder she is the only person from |
| Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and More
Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more.
Editor's Pick
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Shake off the winter blues with this |
| Update: Upper North Street Remains Closed
Update on Thursday, Feb. 29: Pittsfield Police report that Upper North Street at the Lanesborough Pittsfield line will be closed to all northbound and southbound traffic.
Eversource estimates a possible road opening between 11 am and noon.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in |
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