| @theMarket: Turmoil Keeps Investors on Their Toes
Two Mondays in a row, investors have had an opportunity to buy the dip in the stock market. In February there may be even more chances to do so depending on geopolitical developments.
For the source of much of this week's volatility, one need look no further than the White House. The number of executive orders has ramped up |
| Dalton Officials Begin FY2026 Budget Review
DALTON, Mass. — The allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds has helped mitigate costs in the highway budget the last few years. Fiscal 2026 will be mixed — slight increases because of the end ARPA but offsets using the last of the funds for supplies.
Highway Superintendent Edward "Bud" Hall recently |
| School Committee OKs Pittsfield Administrator Contracts
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee and administrators' union have settled on a contract that runs retroactively from 2024 to 2027.
On Wednesday, after one last executive session, the Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association collective bargaining agreement was approved. The union, which represents deans, principals, |
| Pittsfield Braces for 'Difficult' Budget Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The upcoming budget cycle will be "difficult" and have no frills, officials say.
"As most of you know, I was sounding an alarm that I thought fiscal year 2026 was going to be pretty scary," Mayor Peter Marchetti told the City Council and School Committee on Wednesday.
"And although |
 | Homeless 'Point in Time Count' Less Than Expected Amid Frigid Weather
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new year's weeks of frigid temperatures have likely meant fewer people on the streets.
This year's Point In Time count was taken on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and while totals are still being finalized, ServiceNet saw lower numbers in its count than expected.
"We have a full week to survey folks on |
| The Retired Investor: Here Comes Super Bowl 59
Game Day is just around the corner. On Feb. 9, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles will face last year's winners, the Kansas City Chiefs. America is gearing up for the biggest game ever.
Grocery stores are stocking up on chicken wings, nachos and soda. Consumers are shopping early and spending |
 | Ferry Joins Pittsfield Co-op as Commercial Banking Leader
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced that Michael Ferry has come out of retirement to join the bank as its new SVP, Commercial Banking.
With more than 40 years of experience in the local banking industry, including 34 years with Berkshire Bank, Mr. Ferry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise |
| BRPC Invites Applications for Home Modification Loan Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is now accepting applications for the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP).
This state-funded, no-interest loan program assists homeowners and landlords (with fewer than 10 units) in making necessary accessibility modifications to keep disabled or elderly family |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: From Pretzel Slime to Carnival Candy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust will speak at the February Berkshire Green Drinks event, covering the life cycle of slime molds.
This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:00 PM.
According to a press |
 | BArT Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll
ADAMS, Mass.— Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 |
|
|
