| The Retired Investor: Government Shutdown Low Priority For Investors
Markets turned higher this week on news of the government shutdown on Oct. 1. It isn't the market's first rodeo in this area, so most investors are taking the long view.
The facts are that every government shutdown in history has been followed by a government reopening 100 percent of the time. Present betting indicates |
| Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System Begins Oct. 6
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announced that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, Oct. 6.
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. |
| 2025 Kusik Award Winners Announced
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has named the four recipients of the Kusik Award for 2025.
The Kusik Award is given annually to projects, groups, or individuals who have made contributions to Berkshire County. Nominations are submitted by staff, BRPC Delegates, or members of the public looking to recognize |
| Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident Frustration
DALTON, Mass. — Residential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations.
On Sept. 17, Berkshire Concrete, a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, submitted an application for a special permit, to excavate, extract, and transport minerals including sand, |
| The Retired Investor: Rising Coffee Prices Bitter Brew for Consumers
Sept. 19 was National Coffee Day. Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros., and other coffee chains offered discounts on coffee. That did little to relieve the sticker shock most consumers are feeling now. The 20 percent price hike year over year for their morning brew has been hard to swallow.
In the futures market, Arabica coffee |
| Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield Shooting
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Rose guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and possession of a firearm without an FID card on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Jeric Black.
Rose was subsequently sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison for the murder |
| BMC Earns U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Pneumonia and Kidney Disease care.
These are the highest distinctions a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & |
| Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair.
The fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who |
 | Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Methuselah Bar and Lounge will be ordered to close an hour early for 30 days to curb "late-night problems."
The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it. |
| Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the Berkshires
In Berkshire County, thousands of people go to work every day and still struggle to make ends meet. They care for our elderly, prepare our food, stock our shelves, and clean our schools. Their work is essential to our economy and community, but too often, their efforts are met not with stability, but with constant stress.
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