| MassWildlife: Hearing coyotes? Here's why
Late January through early March is coyote mating season. Coyotes are very active during the winter while courting mates and defending their territory. Coyotes are in every city and town in mainland Massachusetts, meaning the opportunity for human-coyote interaction is high. The mere presence of a coyote is not a cause for concern. |
| State Appoints Pet Safety Committee to Implement Ollie's Law
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is announcing the members of the Ollie's Law Advisory Committee ("Committee").
The Committee will assist MDAR in promulgating regulations for boarding and training kennels as required by Ollie's Law, an effort to improve the safety of animals |
 | Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Yury's Kitchen, located at 496 Tyler St., opened on Feb. 18 and began selling traditional Mexican dishes from Oaxaca as well as some American cuisine.
The owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire |
| @theMarket: A growth scare adds another worry to the market mix
Tariff fears, inflation worries, and now, an economic growth scare, have conspired to sour moods in the markets. The Trump trade has all but disappeared and in its place, investors are looking for defensive areas to protect capital.
Uncertainty is the bane of any market's existence and right now that element is in abundance. |
| DCF Clears Two Pittsfield High Administrators
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Department of Children and Families has reportedly cleared two Pittsfield High School administrators of misconduct: Dean of Students Molly West and Vice Principal Alison Shepard.
On Friday, School Committee Chair William Cameron confirmed that DCF’s 51A investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect made |
| Conte Community School Wins Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the 2024-2025 Bike Rack Grant through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program.
Conte COmmunity School was one of the tree winners.
Now in its second year, this grant helps schools replace old, worn, and damaged |
 | Pittsfield to Overhaul Downtown Alleyway with State Funds
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A $1.37 million grant from the state will enhance Allegrone's renovation of the Wright Building.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $1,370,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' HousingWorks Infrastructure Program. It will support streetscape |
| Pittsfield Will Seek an Interim School Superintendent
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Joseph Curtis will be replaced by an interim superintendent in June.
On Wednesday, the School Committee authorized the personnel/negotiations subcommittee to search for an interim superintendent that starts no later than July 1-- earlier if possible.
"I wish we were not having to do this," Chair |
| The Retired Investor: Veterans take it on the chin in DOGE bloodbath
They love their country. As such, it is no surprise that many veterans would want to continue to serve their nation after discharge. It is why so many vets apply to work for the federal government. That partnership seemed to work out for both parties—until recently.
For those of us who have served in the military, we have |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Looks to Repair New Location
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Elizabeth Freeman Center's new downtown location requires several renovations.
On Monday, the center's administrative assistant Esther Anderson asked the Historical Commission, "Does anybody have any guidance?"
"We have a lot of things that need to be done to |
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