| The Retired Investor: The Cost of Retail Theft in America
The facts are that retail theft is a drag on the U.S. economy. Organized retail theft, smash-and-grab robberies, carjacking, and cargo pilferage are just some of the crimes committed hour by hour throughout the country. Estimates of costs vary but are well above $100 billion per year.
There is no definitive source that calculates |
| Pittsfield Police Investigating July 4 Hit and Run
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are investigating a July 4 hit and run that left a woman severly injured.
According to a police report, on July 4, 2023, at approximately 10:03 P.M., the Pittsfield Police Department, Pittsfield Fire Department and County Ambulance, were dispatched to the area of 194 Second St for a report of a |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society Presents ReWritten
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present ReWritten, a performance created and performed by Tom Truss and Matthew Cumbie.
ReWritten explores the intimate relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne through dance, live music, projection, art installations, and text moving |
| Pittsfield Council Subcommittee OKs 'Orderly' Comment Amendment
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that residents can be rude to elected officials during open microphone. This comes with mixed feelings from city councilors.
Last month, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously approved an amendment to its rules that follows the SJC's decision that regulating the |
 | Welcome Table Assists Immigrants with Driver License Applications in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Work and Family Mobility Act, which went into effect on July 1, provides hope and a sense of ease for immigrants across the commonwealth.
This week, community leaders were staged outside of the Registry of Motor Vehicles providing assistance and support after the act made it possible for residents to |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Dominate in Opener
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Cam Hillard and Noah Arnold combined on a three-hitter Wednesday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 13-2 win over Westfield in the opener of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament.
Hillard struck out six and allowed a pair of hits and a pair of runs in three innings of |
 | Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13s Take Game One from Westfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Pitching depth was key for the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 13-year-old All-Stars in Wednesday’s Western Massachusetts tournament opener.
Four different hurlers combined to hold Westfield to four hits in a 5-3 win at Deming Park.
Jason Fields earned the win after allowing one run in 2 and a |
 | Dalton-Hinsdale Opens 12-Year-Old Tourney with Win
DALTON, Mass. – Sully Duquette and Beau Sanders each had a hit and drove in a pair of runs Wednesday to lead the Dalton-Hinsdale 12-year-old Little League All-Stars to an 8-5 win over Great Barrington in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament at Chamberlain Park.
Cam Sievers earned the win on the mound for Dalton-Hinsdale in |
| Pittsfield Summer Playground Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development has announced the return of the Parks Playground Program at three city parks this summer.
The Summer Playground Program offers a variety of recreation activities to Pittsfield children ages 6 to 13 at no cost. Playground Leaders |
| Alleged Child Rapist To Remain in Custody
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Donald Monsees, 71 years of age, who was accused of child rape among other charges will continue ot be held in custody on $250,000 bail.
On Friday, June 30 a bail hearing was held for Donald Monsees, 71 years of age, in Berkshire Superior Court following 180-day hold |
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