| UMass Study Shows Impact by Mill Town Capital in Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An analysis by the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI) indicates that Mill Town Capital generated a total economic impact of $132 million across Berkshire County, Massachusetts, between 2017 and 2023.
The independent study examined the effects of Mill Town's investments in local businesses, real |
 | Pittsfield Firefighters Douse Pile of Burning Ovens
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A fire in the parking lot of B&G Restaurant Supply on Friday night is being investigated as arson.
Three trucks responded to Eagle Street building around 10:15 p.m., said Deputy Chief Neil Myers.
"B&G Restaurant Supply came in as a possible structure fire," he |
| Neal to Host 2025 Military Service Academy Day
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal will host his 2025 Academy Day information session this Sunday, May 4.
The event will take place at noon in the Davis Auditorium at the Springfield D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 21 Edwards St.
This session will allow interested students to learn more |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Schedule and Utility Work for May 5-9
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced a schedule of street improvements for the week of May 5 to May 9, 2025.
According to the announcement, the first course of paving is scheduled for Newell Street on May 5, May 7, and May 8. Loam and seeding work is planned for Orlando Avenue on May 6. Meadow Lane is |
| @theMarket: Economy's Mixed Messages Support Market Gains
Wednesday's release of the nation's first-quarter Gross Domestic Product stunned investors since it was the first quarterly decline in the economy since 2022. Looking beyond the headline number, however, the results told a different story.
At first blush, the minus-0.3 percent decline in GDP sent stocks lower, with the |
 | Dalton Select Board Tables Old Dalton High Site Assessment
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to postpone consideration of the Old Dalton High lot for the proposed public safety facility assessment until after the annual town meeting.
In a split decision, with three members in favor and two against, the town's architect for the project, Brian Humes, principal of Jacunski |
| Social Security Concerns Fuel Pittsfield 'May Day Strong' Rally
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At the first of several May Day Strong events this weekend, community members rallied in front of the Conte Federal Building in Pittsfield with signs such as "Stop Trump's Terror" and "People Over Profits."
Wendy Penner of Greylock Together explained that the Northern Berkshire |
| Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office Hours in Berkshire County
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark has announced that his staff will hold office hours at five locations in Berkshire County during the month of May.
Residents of the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are invited to discuss state legislation or seek assistance with state agencies. No appointments are |
 | Molari Appoints Rosa Barnaba as HealthCare Coordinator
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Molari Employment and HealthCare Services has announced the appointment of Rosa Barnaba as HealthCare Coordinator. In this position, Barnaba will be responsible for matching caregivers with clients in various settings, including private homes, long-term care facilities, schools, and camps.
Barnaba has completed |
 | Pittsfield School Officials Refer PHS Report to State Records Supervisor
Mayor Peter Marchetti asks that the committee not discuss the report in executive session, as he felt it did not fall under OML exemptions.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state now controls what can and can't be released on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
On Wednesday, the School Committee voted to refer the |
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