| @theMarket: Wall Street Forecasts 2024 Returns
As we close out 2023, stocks continue to inch higher. The traditional rally encompassing the last five days after Christmas into the first two days of the New Year is on track. Next week, trading should resume and with it a possible new high in the markets.
Low volume, empty desks, and a focus on buying up the laggards of |
 | PEDA Awards $9.8M Bid for Redevelopment of Site 9
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A contract has been awarded for the redevelopment of Site 9 with an expected completion date in fall 2024.
On Friday, the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority approved William J Keller & Sons Construction's $9.8 million bid. The company was chosen over JH Maxymillian Inc.'s $11.2 million bid |
 | Taconic Boys Basketball Was Top Story of '23
The year started with one high school state championship on the show and ended with another on the hardwood.
In between, there were plenty of team titles, tournament runs and individual accomplishments to keep Berkshire County high school and youth sports fans in the seats and on the |
| Pittsfield Welcomes New Mayor, Council on Tuesday
Peter Marchetti will be sworn in to a four-year term as the new mayor of Pittsfield on Jan. 2.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city will inaugurate a new mayor and swear in city councilors on Tuesday morning at City Hall.
Peter Marchetti will be sworn in for a four-year term as mayor, replacing Mayor Linda Tyer who |
| The Retired Investor: How Ski Resorts Are Surviving Climate Change
Numerous studies have predicted that climate change will be the death knoll of skiing. That may be true, but year after year, ski resorts large and small seem to eke out one difficult season after another. And not every year has been a disaster.
No one is denying that the weather is changing, and winters are getting warmer. This |
| State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, recently spent time visiting Berkshire County Arc's programs. Mark is also a member of the joint committee.
During their visit, they spent time |
 | Dalton Sees Project Completions, New Initiatives in 2023
The Select Board moved the polling location to the Senior Center against the recommendations of an ad hoc committee.
DALTON, Mass. — The town saw a mixture of change, progress, initiatives, and project completions in 2023.
Voting Location Moved
During a lengthy and at times |
| Dalton Planning Board Approves Ray Robert Special Permit
DALTON, Mass. — After revisions, community comment, and deliberations that required three meetings to complete, the Planning Board voted last week to approve the special permit for Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking.
Owner Ray Robert had requested a new special permit to improve clarity of its conditions and |
 | Guest Column: Thank You for Supporting BHS
As we approach the close of 2023, I would like to share my sincere thanks with all of you — our patients, people, and community — for your ongoing support of Berkshire Health Systems as we strive to advance our mission of health and wellness for everyone in the Berkshires.
Reflecting on the past |
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