| MassWildlife: Why you shouldn't feed wildlife this winter
Each winter, MassWildlife receives inquiries from the public regarding whether or not to feed wildlife. While people have good intentions, supplemental feeding of wildlife typically does more harm than good. Most wildlife seasonally change their behavior to adapt to cold temperatures and scarce food supplies. Supplemental feeding can alter that |
 | Old Williamstown Road Opened for Pedestrian Use
LANESBOROUGH, Mass.— The state has removed hard barriers on Old Williamstown Road, allowing strictly pedestrian use.
"The limited use of that stretch with no motorized access is now allowed, according to the Department of Transportation," Town Administrator Gina Dario told the Select Board on Monday.
"With the |
| @theMarket: Markets Await the Inauguration
"Day One" arrives on Monday and investors are waiting with bated breath to hear what and how the new administration will handle the myriad problems that beset the nation. No one knows how that day will go, and the stock market reflects that.
Stocks are up since the beginning of the year but not by much. Granted the |
| Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, Jan. 17, Laquan M. Johnson, 29, of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and seven charges connected to the April 4 killing of Stephan Curley.
The Honorable Judge Agostini of Berkshire Superior Court sentenced Johnson to 12 to 15 years in state prison. The sentence exceeds sentencing |
 | Pittsfield First-Responders Recognized for Lifesaving Efforts on Infant
Chief Thomas Sammons congratulates one of the EMTs who responded to the emergency involving an infant last fall.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Multiple first responders were recognized for performing lifesaving measures on an infant in November.
Tuesday's City Council meeting began with Lifesaving Awards to three |
| Pittsfield Man Charged With Carjacking
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A Pittsfield man has been charged with carjacking following an incident Thursday in the Target parking lot at the Berkshire Mall.
Police say Earl N. Kirchner, 64, was arrested at the scene and also faces charges of assault and battery and assault and battery on a police |
 | Marchetti's First State of City Speech Points to Successes, Challenges
This was Mayor Peter Marchetti's first State of the City address in his four-year term.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti invited residents to join "One Pittsfield" during his first State of the City address on Thursday.
He used the slogan during his campaign and continue to as a term of |
| The Retired Investor: Economic Growth Versus Government Efficiency
We grew up with tales of $500 toilet seats and bridges to nowhere when describing the abuses of government spending. In a few days, Americans will get our first taste of what it will mean to make our government efficient once again.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not an official government department. That |
| Reimagine Dunham Mall Calls for Public Art
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Organizers of Reimagine Dunham Mall announced two calls for public art and a project update on Spring 2025 installations to support the use and beautification of Dunham Mall.
Reimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business, recreation, pedestrian networks, and parking accessibility for residents and |
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