| @themarket: Shutdown Lingers, But Nobody Cares
As of Friday, the government's closure is the second longest on record. The country has managed thus far, since much of the government's economic machinery keeps chugging along. As such, there is no reason why it can't continue.
By Nov. 5, if no compromise takes place, Donald Trump will make history once again — |
 | MountainOne Insurance Promotes Personal Lines Manager
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Shannon Dozier of Pittsfield to Personal Lines Manager – Berkshires.
Dozier has established herself as a leader within the MountainOne team, combining industry knowledge with enthusiasm. She began her career with MountainOne Insurance as the |
| Dalton Consultant Says Dust Mitigation Plan Insufficient
DALTON, Mass. — An assessment by the town's consultant determined that Berkshire Concrete's dust mitigation plan is insufficient.
The topographic survey and completion letter that Berkshire Concrete submitted as its dust mitigation plan, in response to the Board of Health's order to implement |
 | Berkshire County Head Start Fundraiser Emphasizes Impact of Child Care
Head Start Executive Director Brett Random says the organization is facing challenging funding times and thanks the guests at the fundraiser for their advocacy. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Head Start held its inaugural fundraiser on Oct. 11 to mark the organization's 60th |
| The Retired Investor: Americans Are Getting Stingier
Nonprofit giving has declined by $65 billion since 2021. However, institutions are not the only ones pulling back. Consumers are also less enthusiastic about gift-giving. Are we becoming a nation of Scrooges?
Americans gave a record $592.5 billion to charity in 2024. That sounds like a lot, but surveys find that over the last 20 |
| State House Passed Child Welfare Legislation
BOSTON — The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to strengthen oversight, transparency, and accountability within the commonwealth's child welfare system.
An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections modernizes the Department of Children and Families' (DCF) statutory reporting, |
 | Nonprofits Invited to Combined Resource Fair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is hosting a Nonprofit Resource Fair at the Berkshire Innovation Center on Monday, Oct. 27 from noon to 4pm.
Sponsored by Berkshire Funding Focus, CORE 401(k) Program, and Lamar Advertising, this free networking event features a broad range of vendors |
 | Pittsfield Ward 6, At-Large Candidates Weigh in on Homelessness
Dina Lampiasi, running for re-election in Ward 6, answers questions in this screenshot. Her challenger, Walter Powell, was unable to attend.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Candidates for Ward 6 and councilors-at-large weighed in during last week's debates on the city's struggle with homelessness and how to move forward with |
| Pittsfield's Ward 7 Councilor Steps Down
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ward 7 Councilor Rhonda Serre will step down from her post a couple of months early to work in education.
"Tonight will be officially my last City Council meeting," she reported at the conclusion of Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting.
"I'm stepping down a few |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2025
Halloween falls on a Friday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours during the weekend, or hold events ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door-to-door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on |
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