| Pittsfield Affordable Housing Signs Nondiscrimination Agreement
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust voted to require that grantees of funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Community Initiative program sign an assurance agreement for nondiscrimination.
The agreement states that, as a condition of federal financial assistance, they will |
| @theMarket: Fed Chief Reveres Rare Week of Decline in the Markets
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell kicked off his speech at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium by admitting that the economic outlook may warrant a change in the Fed's tight money policy. That was Fed speak for it is time to cut interest rates. Markets soared on the news.
Economists will debate endlessly whether |
 | Burlington Store Cuts Ribbon in Pittsfield
Craneville Principal Rebecca Sawyer, left, accepts a 'big check' of $5,000 from store manager Ryan Traficante.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Dozens of people stood outside the new Burlington store on Friday to get a $10 coupon toward their shopping spree.
Shoppers weren't the only beneficiaries at the |
| Pittsfield Will See a New Internet Provider
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — AccessPlus Fiber plans to expand into the city, providing residents, businesses, and schools with another option for internet service.
Last week, the City Council supported AccessPlus' plan to build an underground fiber broadband network in Pittsfield. The company offers plans that start at $65 per |
| The Retired Investor: Additional 401(k) Investment Choices May Be Coming Your Way
If President Trump has his way, investments in private equity, real estate, and even digital assets will soon be allowed in your 401(k). As in everything, there are risks and rewards in this proposition.
Last week, Donald Trump ordered the Labor Department to examine his proposal. The new investments, aside from your 401(k), |
| BCC Announces the Return of the Chorale
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the return of the BCC Chorale, led by Professor of Music Ellen Shanahan.
The Chorale had been discontinued a few years ago when the College consolidated its for-credit jazz and choral ensembles into a single group.
Now, thanks to |
 | Berkshire United Way Board Welcomes Three New Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire United Way (BUW) welcomes three community leaders – Stephanie Ham, Jennifer Kerwood and Bethany Kieley – to its board of directors.
At a time when our neighbors are facing growing challenges and uncertainty, the mission of Berkshire United Way is more important than |
 | Pittsfield Looks to Improve Access at Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline
A public site visit in July raised concerns about the limited access to the water because of foliage and bank erosion controls.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city plans to create water access points on the south shore of Pontoosuc Lake Park.
This comes after community members asserted that bank plantings |
 | Shop 'n' Shred Event Coming to Pittsfield Skate Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— On Sunday, the Pittsfield Skate Plaza will be filled with vendors and, of course, skateboarding.
This comes months after the closure of Pittsfield's longtime skate shop, The Garden.
The Parks Commission on Tuesday approved a skate jam and flea market event scheduled for Aug. 24 at the |
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