| The Retired Investor: Millions of Americans Migrating to Climate Danger Zones
Over the past decade, a large swath of the American population has migrated to the Sunbelt in search of a better climate, fewer taxes, and lower costs of living. Unfortunately, this area is among the most vulnerable to extreme changes in climate.
In total, nearly 5 million Americans abandoned states in the Northeast and Midwest |
 | BHS Announces Medical Arts Complex Construction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced plans for work on the mechanical infrastructure of the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) to ensure the building's longstanding sustainability as a center for outpatient care.
This work is a demonstration of BHS's continued investment in the health of |
| ArtWeek Berkshires 2023 Welcomes Submissions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Berkshire County's five Cultural Districts are partnering again on an even more ambitious ArtWeek Berkshires 2023, to be held Oct.14-22.
The cultural districts include Downtown Great Barrington Cultural District, Lenox Cultural District, North Adams Cultural District, Upstreet Cultural District in Pittsfield and |
| Dalton Select Board Votes to Move Polling Station to Senior Center
DALTON, Mass. — Following a lengthy and at times heated discussion, the Select Board voted in favor of relocating the town's polling station to the Senior Center as of March 5, 2024.
The split decision to move it from the Community Recreation Association passed 3-2 following remarks made by residents, the police |
| Showers and Storms Give Way to Pleasant Weekend
Expect some showers today Wednesday, Aug. 16 with a blend of sun and clouds this afternoon, reports AccuWeather. Temperatures will top out in the mid-70s.
On Thursday, expect higher humidity with more clouds. Thundershowers are expected in the afternoon.
It will feel cooler Friday, Aug. 18. Expect mostly cloudy |
| Pittsfield Council Narrowly Opposes Mosquito Spraying
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will not resume mosquito spraying.
The City Council 5-6 shot down a request to repeal the 2021 decision that discontinued the adulticide spraying portion of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project.
The body was divided with Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick, Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi, Ward |
| Westside Super Soap Box Derby
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Westside Legends is hosting our 2nd Annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19 from noon to 4 pm.
There will be a rain date on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Check-in starts at 11 am and the first race starts, which features the city's mayoral candidates, at noon. The event will |
| Pittsfield Councilors Ask for Citywide Water Meter Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City officials would like to see all of Pittsfield on metered water.
On Monday, the Public Works and Utilities subcommittee mulled how to best approach the endeavor. This was in response to a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren and Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey requesting a plan to offer |
 | Berkshire Humane Shopping Spree Supported by Haddad Subaru
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Subaru asked community members to "Fill and Suby" with pet food to be donated to the Berkshire Humane Society's food pantry.
But Haddad Subaru went a step further and pledged if the Subaru was filled, they would pay for Berkshire Humane to go on a shopping |
| BMC Achieves Recognition for Orthopaedic Care
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Medical Center has received 2023-2024 Star Performer recognition from The American Orthopaedic Association's (AOA) Own the Bone® program, marking the 8th consecutive year it has been recognized.
"Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates and BMC |
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