| @theMarket: Choppy markets are set to continue
Every new headline sends markets this way, with traders caught between a rock and a hard place. Geopolitics, tariffs, and economic data need to play out over the next two weeks before a clear direction unfolds.
The Iran/Isreal conflict remains in the shooting stage, with both countries rapidly depleting their store of missiles |
| Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 Kidnapping
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Monday, June 16, Glen A. Chadwell, 52 of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to three charges related to a 2019 kidnapping in Berkshire Superior Court.
The charges and sentences are as follows:
Count 1 - Kidnapping, 2.5 years House of Corrections
Count 2 - Indecent Assault and Battery over 14, 2.5 |
| Lifeguard Shortages May Mean 'Swim At Your Own Risk' At Burbank Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There may be no lifeguards at Onota Lake's Burbank Park this year due to a lack of applicants.
"It's been increasingly challenging with each passing year to attract lifeguards. In the past number of years, we've really tried to step up how we seek applicants. We've been reaching out |
 | Berkshire County Arc Hires New Risk Management Specialist
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amber Steele has been hired as Berkshire County Arc's (BCArc) Risk Management Specialist.
This is a new position at the Agency that will focus on the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with disabilities who BCArc supports, and BCArc staff. The position will support all the programs across |
 | Annual 'Striking Out Cancer' Event to be Held in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 5th Annual "Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires" event, featuring an all-day baseball game and women's softball, is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Clapp Park in Pittsfield.
The event will run from approximately 9:00 AM
Participation is open to individuals of high school age and up. A |
 | Pittsfield Now Sisters With Cape Coast, Ghana
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The city has a new sister: Cape Coast, Ghana.
On Thursday, Mayor Peter Marchetti and Metropolitan Chief Executive George Justice Arthur, of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, made it official with a signing ceremony. The two leaders hope to honor the past and build the future through |
 | Kirvin Park Staged for 'Significant' Ecological Restoration
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Kirvin Memorial Park is staged for "significant" floodplain and habitat restoration beginning in the fall.
The city, in collaboration with the Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees and General Electric Co., is working to enhance the natural resources of the Housatonic River Watershed. |
| The Retired Investor: Regional conflicts present buying opportunities
Death and destruction are not something that anyone wishes for, but all too often, conflict has occurred frequently over the past years. Historical evidence suggests that in regional disputes markets typically recover within a few days or weeks.
Does that mean the financial market participants are uncaring or callous? Not at all. |
| Bel Air Dam Removal and Traffic Control Plan Update
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) have been working with SumCo Eco-Contracting to develop the traffic control plan for the Bel Air Dam removal project.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Wahconah Street during construction, although there will |
| Weekend Outlook: Pride, Music, and More
Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including nature outings, musical bingo, and more.
Farmers' markets are open for the season and can be found towards the end of this article.
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Mass MoCA, North |
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