| The Retired Investor: For Whom the Tariffs Toll
As the flow of container ships to the U.S. slows and the number of trucks needed to distribute Chinese goods declines, retail shelves will soon begin to empty. Unless the tariff war is reversed, consumers should expect shortages.
Tariffs (so the story goes) will fuel a U.S. manufacturing renaissance, leading to higher |
| BCC Invites Public to Student Art Show
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a student art show Thursday, May 8 from 4-7 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Art Gallery, located on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
The |
| Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Short-Term Rental Zoning Amendment
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is closer to defining its regulations on short-term rentals and, in turn, being able to keep track of them.
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules supported a zoning amendment for short-term rentals that outlines basic requirements. It was amended to include a nine-month grace period for existing short-term |
| Dalton Fire District Approves Tentative Budget
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District's Prudential Committee approved an anticipated budget of more than three million during its meeting last week.
The district's projected budget amounts to $3,569,222.44, comprising the budgets for the commissioner, treasurer, Water Department, and Fire and Ambulance services. |
| Lanesborough Picks Information Panel for Public Safety Proposal
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town has a public safety building proposal to present to taxpayers, and now, an informational committee will help move the process forward.
On Monday, the Select Board voted to form a public safety building informational outreach committee and re-appointed four members: Dean Clement, Daniel MacWhinnie, Mark |
| GE Plans for PCB Removal Gets OK
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved, with several conditions, the General Electric Company's Revised On-Site and Off-Site Transportation and Disposal Plan. GE's revised plan maximizes the use of rail and hydraulic pumping for the transport of sediments and soils in and along the Housatonic River that are |
| May Day Protests Planned in Berkshires
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents in Berkshire and Bennington County, Vt., are planning to join thousands of others in May Day protests across the nation.
More than 1,000 rallies have registered with the platform Mobilize but more are expected to pop up this weekend.
The Berkshires has seen a number of |
 | Berkshire HorseWorks Equine-Assisted Reading Program for Children
RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc. will launch a new program this spring called "Book Club at the Barn," offering an equine-assisted reading experience for children. The after-school program aims to enhance literacy, reading comprehension, and vocabulary through discussions and interactions with horses.
The program |
 | Truck Crashes Into Pittsfield's Samel's Deli
Elm Street will be partially closed as cleanup continues.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wednesday morning was busy for Pittsfield first responders, as a pickup truck crashed into Samel's Deli & Catering and a fire broke out on First Street.
Around 9:45 a.m., the police reported that the street in front of |
| Pittsfield Firefighters Respond to Two-Alarm Structure Fire on First Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 233-235 First St.
Upon arrival, Engine 3 reported heavy fire and smoke from the 235 side of the five-apartment building. First St. Command was established, and a Second Alarm was called, bringing all on-duty |
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