| Governor Announces $50 M Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an investment of $50 million in initiatives to build out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Massachusetts.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will increase access to charging infrastructure for more residents, electrify the state fleet, |
| Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded State Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $16.3 million in Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) grants awarded to nine organizations to upskill 1,860 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations in healthcare and behavioral health sectors across Massachusetts.
The funding will |
| @theMarket: Nvidia Leads Markets to Record Highs
Stocks forged ahead this week, making new highs with technology stocks continuing to take the lead. Financial flows into equity buoyed the overall market despite some disappointing results in the U.S. government's Treasury auctions.
Credit for the continued move higher must go to the number one AI stock in the world, |
| Weekend Outlook
Berkshire County is having a variety of events this weekend including fireworks, a festival, concerts, and more.
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10×10 Festival
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The annual 10x10 Festival continues this week to celebrate the winter season.
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| Gittens Records Double-Double in MCLA's Season Finale
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Aaron Nkrumah scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds Thursday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 76-52 win over MCLA in the MASCAC tournament.
Taconic High graduate and MCLA senior Quentin Gittens had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four assists -- all game highs -- in his final |
 | BHS Launches Nurse Line to Support Patient Access to Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the launch of the BHS Nurse Line, a new service that offers community members access to a free, easy-to-use phone line, staffed by experienced Berkshire Health Systems nurses.
Patients can call 855-855-2000 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, and the BHS |
| Love of T Foundation Marks 2023 Successes, Gears Up For Fundraiser
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2023 was a robust year for the Love of T Foundation, dedicated to closing the gap in Berkshire County's behavioral health care.
After a year of connecting individuals with peer support and welcoming new staff members, the foundation is gearing up for its sold-out "Dance the Blues Away" gala on |
| Zonta Club of Berkshire County Offers Scholarship
LENOX, Mass. — Applications for the 2024 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Berkshire County website, www.ZontaBerkshire.org.
The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by |
| Berkshire Communities Impacted By National Cellular Outages
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city made an announcement Thursday morning that with the nationwide cellular service outage, the city's parking meters are currently out of service.
Because of this, no parking tickets will be issued for meter violations today. All other parking regulations remain in |
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