 | Berkshire Humane Society Has Plenty of Pets Seeking Homes
Skipper is an energetic year-old hound mix who would love to have some older kids to play with.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With more than 140 animals currently at the Berkshire Human Society, there is a furry friend for everyone looking to adopt.
The shelter has 144 animals looking for new homes, down from more than 160 at |
| @theMarket: Big-Cap Tech Earnings Bolster Markets
Corporate earnings results for Google and Meta helped push the averages higher this week, while Microsoft results were somewhat disappointing. The net result was higher stock prices for many sectors of the markets.
The most interesting change that I perceived in the overall markets this week was the FOMC's lack of impact on |
| Pittsfield Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus for Second Time
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday July 28, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a second result of West Nile Virus in weekly samples of mosquitoes collected by the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project in the City of Pittsfield.
The sample was taken in the vicinity of Elm Street and Williams |
 | Miss Hall's School Names New Deans
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Miss Hall's School announces that it has named Kristen Milano as the School's inaugural Dean of Wellness and Sarah Virden as its new Dean of Students.
Both Milano and Virden also join the Miss Hall's School Leadership Team, which is responsible for making informed decisions |
| Water Usage Dispute Between Pittsfield and Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District has received a certified letter from the city of Pittsfield claiming that it has consistently been using more than the 46 million gallons of water per month allotted to the town.
The city is claiming that the district is using 66 million gallons of water per month, Water |
 | Mass Destruction 16Us Stay Alive at Eastern Championship
SALISBURY, Md. – Mia Arpante collected three hits and a win in the circle on Thursday as the Mass Destruction 16U travel softball team went 2-0 to stay alive in the loser’s bracket at the double elimination USSSA Eastern Championship.
In the first game of the day, against the Arlington Sage Gold, Arpante doubled and |
 | The Retired Investor: Airlines Struggle With Pilot Shortage
Between the weather, shortage of planes, computer snafus, and pre-pandemic levels of customers, air travelers face a gauntlet of travel delays. A lack of pilots and air traffic controllers is adding to the high level of aggravation during this summer season.
The pilot shortage has been building in the aviation industry for |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: July 31 To Aug 4
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Starting on Monday, July 31, milling operations will begin on Cloverdale Street.
This work is expected to continue through Tuesday, August 1 and will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In addition, between August 2 and August 4, structure work will continue on Lucia Drive, |
| More Storms in Store For Berkshire County
Berkshire County residents can expect high temperatures this week but a relatively cooler weekend.
Today Thursday, July 27, expect temperatures in the high 70s with storms. AccuWeather reports that storms could bring flooding downpours, hail, damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado.
There is an area flood |
| Five Berkshire County Farms Receive State Grants
CHICOPEE, Mass — Working to combat food insecurity, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $26.3 million in grants to strengthen Massachusetts' food supply system and mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption issues.
In Berkshire County:
Berkshire Bounty of Great Barrington received |
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