 | Newcomers Win Second Annual Pittsfield Soap Box Derby
Ava Garlington Saturday drives the Interprint team's car to victory in a heat of the Westside Soap Box Derby.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Some self-described “nerdy” colleagues from Interprint took home the top prize on Saturday at the second annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby.
Peter |
| Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Federal Grants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $50 million in regular funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
States may now apply for grant assistance to fund |
| Potash Pitches River Monsters to Win in BABL Series Opener
DALTON, Mass. – Hunter Potash Saturday struck out 11 and allowed no earned runs in pitching the Housatonic River Monsters to a 4-3 win over the North County Kraken in the opening game of the Berkshire Adult Baseball League 20-and-over division Championship Series.
The River Monsters can complete the defense of their 2022 |
| DPU to Establish Process for Review of Municipal Aggregation Plans
BOSTON — The state Department of Public Utilities opened an investigation to establish municipal aggregation guidelines, with the goal of creating a more efficient and streamlined process for cities and towns to establish municipal aggregation programs for their residents and businesses.
The order opens an |
| EPA Seeks Applicants For Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Grants
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) New England Region Office announced a?grant competition for an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center"?(EJ TCTAC).?
The agency is offering this funding opportunity of up to $10 million to help communities and other |
 | 18 Degrees Recognizes Recognition Celebration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Family, community members and 18 Degrees stakeholders honored the accomplishments of eight participants of the 18 Degrees programming.
18 Degrees promotes family well-being through education, support, prevention and intervention, youth and community development, and foster care and |
| @theMarket: Bond Yields Up, Stocks Down
The seasonal influence of what is normally a weaker August through September continued this week. All the averages have declined since the end of July and will continue to do so in the weeks ahead.
My expected pullback in the equity averages continued this week. So far in August, the S&P 500 Index is down 5 percent, the |
| Mill Town to be Honored at Celebrate the Berkshires Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire announced that Mill Town has been selected to receive the "2023 Putting the Berkshires on the Map" honor in recognition of the contribution that they have made to the Berkshire economy.
This recognition will be presented at the tenth annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on |
| Dalton Home Facing Condemnation
DALTON, Mass. — A residence located at 96 Anthony Road is facing condemnation unless the resident can make strides in cleaning the property to meet safety standards.
Despite having concerns, the Board of Health this week agreed to give Gary Dill an additional four weeks to clean the property.
The |
 | Pittsfield's Shipton Building Sports Original Mural
Silvia Lopez Chavez looks to connect community across disciplines and cultural boundaries.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The large mural taking shape on the Shipton Building on North Street is the work of Silvia Lopez Chavez.
The artist was commissioned through the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership and is |
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