| Greylock Federal accepting applications for new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its new program, Greylock Wealth Ambassadors.
The 10-month program, designed as a focus and influencer group, will include up to 20 Greylock members ages 11-22, currently in middle, high school, vocational, or college. Through monthly conversations, as |
| Pittsfield to Conduct Phase Two of Water System Flushing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield will begin phase two of its spring water system flushing on Monday, April 28, following the completion of phase one. Water mains citywide will be flushed through hydrants to remove pipeline corrosion products. Flushing will occur Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 |
| @theMarket: Markets Contend With Conflicting Tariff Headlines
This week, statements from the president and his treasury secretary indicating a possible thaw in relations with China triggered a bout of FOMO among traders. Markets gained more than 6 percent for the week on a hope and a prayer. Was it justified?
On Monday, investors woke up to President Trump calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell |
| Pittsfield Man Accused of Breaking Into TD Bank ATMs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was arraigned Thursday on charges in relation to multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins of ATMs at TDB Bank.
George Bliss, 39, of West Street was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on single counts of breaking into a bank depository, larceny under $1,200 and vandalizing |
| Berkshire Arts Organizations Gets a Boost from State Funding
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council has announced $3.57 million in grants for 57 performing arts centers across Massachusetts.
The announcement was made today at The Guthrie Center.
"Performing arts centers serve as cornerstones of our communities, fostering creativity, connection, and |
| Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Jacquelyn Sykes, who has two children in the district, asked Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities Ricardo Morales to mull safety improvements before the new school year begins in the fall.
This includes |
 | Dalton Select Board Candidates Advocate for Change
iBerkshires bureau chief Brittany Polito moderates Thursday's forum.
DALTON, Mass. — The four Select Board candidates answered questions curated by resident submissions in front of nearly 60 attendees on Thursday night.
All of the candidates have served on town committees or are incumbents. Both |
 | Pittsfield Celebrates Century-Old Red Oak on Arbor Day
The Rev. Michael Denton says the world needs more 'rootedness' and that the oak has provided shade for many in need over the years.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city celebrated Arbor Day with a birthday party for a 100-year-old red oak tree outside United Church of Christ.
This included a cake and singing |
| The Retired Investor: Tax-Deferred Retirement Account? Don't Panic
I have been retired for nearly 10 years and was never a trader. It was very much to pour as much into the 401K as possible and keep it in low-cost mutual funds. Warren Buffet's thoughts on that approach worked well for me. I ignored market fluctuations for 40 years and had the good fortune of retiring into a rising market. The uncertainty |
| BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 |
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