| Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small
WASHINGTON?— Small Business Association Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on Nov. 25 in celebration of Small |
| State, United Way Announce New Partnership
BOSTON — Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice announced a partnership between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay to support overnight safety-net shelter for families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options.
As the state's emergency shelter |
 | Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving Eve
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room.
Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m.
A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen |
| Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival Returns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival, a curated holiday market and Berkshire winter tradition, is back.
On Nov. 25 and 26 this holiday festival will celebrate its twelfth year and fill the first floor of The Stationery Factory with over 50 local artisans, makers, and food |
 | Thanksgiving at the Berkshire Dream Center
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There will be a Thanksgiving meal at the Dream Center on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
A full restaurant-style meal will be served in the dining room from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be a take-out hour from 6:00-7:00 pm.
There will be live music and homemade pies.
The Berkshire Dream |
| Zebra Mussel eDNA Detection in Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Zebra mussel eDNA has been detected at Onota Lake by the Commonwealth's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
This discovery was made as part of regular monitoring of the lake for these types of invasive species. This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no |
 | BCC Celebrates Free Tuition Program for Nursing Students
State Reps. John Barrett III and Tricia Farley-Bouvier and state Sen. Paul Mark join with President Ellen Kennedy for the announcement.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Health-care students without a prior degree are getting a boost from the state through the Community College Nursing Scholarship Program.
This news was |
| Roads Near BCC to Host Thankful 5K Thanksgiving Morning
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The eighth running of the MountainOne Thankful 5K currently has more than 400 registered walkers and runners to take to the road on Thanksgiving morning at 9 a.m. from Berkshire Community College.
Drivers are asked to be aware of the increased activity along the half mile stretch from Meadow Ridge Drive |
 | Expect Traffic Delays on West Street in Pittsfield Thursday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Expect delays Thursday morning on West Street due to MountainOne Thankful 5K road race.
The eighth running of the MountainOne Thankful 5K currently has more than 400 registered walkers and runners to take to the road on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00AM from Berkshire Community |
| National Grid Prepared for Thanksgiving Week Storm
WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid is preparing for storm activity that is expected to impact Massachusetts Tuesday evening through Wednesday, bringing hazardous wind gusts and a mix
of rain and snow into the region.
Rain, snow and gusting winds have the potential to bring down trees and limbs and knock down power wires, |
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