| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 23 to June 27
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from June 23 to June 27:
Monday 6/23 – Friday 6/27:
Apron installation on Ridge Avenue and Backman Avenue
On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 |
| Rewind: June 14 through June 20
A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed.
Berkshire Carousel Spins Again
For the first time in years, community members of all ages rode the Berkshire Carousel. The carousel re-opened with a new patio and volunteer support. The |
 | U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington'
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren called President Donald Trump's proposed bill a "Big, Beautiful Betrayal of the American People."
"Look, I'm not going to start out by trying to sugarcoat this. It's bad, and it's bad in Washington, it's bad all across this |
| MassWildLife: Dragonflies are emerging
As spring moves towards summer and temperatures start to rise, native insects begin to take flight. Perhaps none are as extraordinary as dragonflies and damselflies. Dragonflies and damselflies are part of the order (scientific grouping) known as Odonata, an ancient group of insects that have been found in the fossil record as far back as 300 |
 | Co-op Bank Opens New Lending Office in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the opening of its new lending office at 322 Main Street in Great Barrington, expanding its presence and commitment to serving the southern Berkshires.
The new office is home to a dedicated team of experienced lenders ready to assist customers with |
| Post 68 Legion Squad Downs North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Jesse Thompson went 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs Friday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Senior 2 baseball team to a 9-5 win over North Adams Post 125.
Cam Reynolds was 2-for-3 for Post 68, which is fielding two American Legion Senior Division teams for the first time this |
| Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield Dies
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening.
Luis Chin, 87, died after being taken to Berkshire Medical Center, according to information provided Monday by the District Attorney's Office.
The accident occurred at about 2:43 p.m. on Dalton |
| @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 |
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