 | Dalton Hires Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board has appointed Lori Venezia as the new executive assistant to the town manager. She started her role on Monday.
Venezia grew up in Dalton and still has family in the area. She said she has a strong childhood connection to the community and is interested in making sure it remains a safe and |
 | Pittsfield Short on Snow Plowers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city has half the number of snow plowing contractors it had in 2020.
Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales talked snow removal during Monday's public works subcommittee meeting. This year, the city only has 23 contractors compared to five years ago when there were more than |
| @theMarket: Tariff Talk Trashes Stocks as Stagflation Fears Rise
The latest worry to plague Wall Street is lower growth and rising inflation. What is worse, the tariff war that President Trump insists will lead to a "golden age" for America is proving to be a nightmare for financial markets.
"There will be a little disturbance, but we are OK with that," the president |
| State Fire Marshal: Daylight Saving Time Reminder
STOW, Mass. —With daylight saving time beginning on March 9, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks.
"Working smoke and CO alarms are your family's first line of defense against an emergency at home," said State Fire Marshal |
 | Lenox Fire Douses Garage Blaze, Cause Under Investigation
LENOX, Mass. — Firefighters made swift work of a garage fire that could have turned into a conflagration on Friday morning.
The report of smoke in the area of 5 Crystal St. came in at 10:51 a.m. According scanner reports, the owner alerted authorities that the fire was in a garage behind the home and at least 20 |
| Pittsfield Awarded Grant to Plant Native Shade Trees
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded the City of Pittsfield $68,500 through the Cooling Corridors program.
"Investing in green spaces is vital for the health and well-being of our residents," said Governor Maura Healey. "By planting trees and creating more parks, we ensure |
| Stearns Staff Accused of Using Bathroom to 'De-Escalate' Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several Stearns Elementary School staff were put on leave at the end of February for allegations of using a bathroom to "de-escalate" students.
A report was filed with the state Department of Children and Families and separate investigations are being conducted by DCF and the Pittsfield Public |
 | Art in the Berkshires Juried Arts & Crafts Show
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Art in the Berkshires (ArtintheBerkshires.com) invites artists from across the region to participate in its annual Juried Arts & Crafts Show.
This event celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and artisans. The art show will be held at the Eastover Contemporary Art Space |
| BCC to Hold Workforce CompTIA Security Certification Virtual Trainings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College's Workforce and Community Education department will hold a CompTIA Security-plus Certification virtual training beginning on March 31.
The 13-week training will occur online on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and run through June 25. Scholarships are available for |
 | Berkshire Pipe & Tobacco Sees License Suspension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After repeat violations, a longtime Tyler Street retailer cannot sell tobacco until the end of the year.
On Wednesday, the Board of Health voted to suspend Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco's license until Dec. 11. The store has paid $4,300 in fines for selling flavored products, missing signage for blunt wraps, |
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