| The Retired Investor: IRS Incentive Boosts for Savers Not Nearly Enough
Saving for retirement will get a little more attractive next year. Given the dire state of savings in this country, anything that convinces workers they need to save more will be beneficial.
The Secure Act 2.0, enacted in 2022, ushered in several additional improvements in retirement savings, including even higher 401(k) plan |
 | Berkshire Art Association Invites Submissions for 2025 College Fellowship Show
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is accepting submissions for its 2025 College Fellowship Show, offering $5,000 in grants to undergraduate art majors.
The show will be held in April 2025 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
The fellowship is open to Berkshire County residents |
| Public Comments Sought on Human Service Needs in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, through its Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), is asking the public to comment on the human service needs in Pittsfield.
The Human Services Advisory Council is an 11-member advisory committee that provides funding recommendations to the mayor on how the city should allocate |
 | Wander to Host Sober Sweaty Dance Parties in January
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wander, a sober-friendly community space, is kicking off 2024 with its Sober Sweaty Dance Party series.
The event features two nights of music and dance, designed to celebrate Sober January in an inclusive atmosphere.
The series includes performances by two experienced |
| Central Berkshire Habitat Honors President Carter
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Former President Jimmy Carter never visited Berkshire County but the impact of his post-presidential efforts can be seen every day here.
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are easily the most famous volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, which has chapters in both Central and North Berkshire. For more |
| Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.
On Monday, the School Committee authorized Chair William Cameron to negotiate and execute a retainer agreement with law firm Bulkley Richardson Gelinas of Springfield for |
| Berkshire Communities Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $4 million in Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grants to 285 municipalities and regional solid waste districts, that will help communities maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.
"Every day, communities across |
 | Wander Hosts 'Write Your Own Obituary' Writing Workshop
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wander, a cafe and event venue, will host an evening with author Eden Robins on Monday, Jan. 8, featuring a "Write Your Own Obituary" workshop, a reading from Robins' novel "Remember You Will Die," and a book signing.
The event begins with a reflective writing workshop |
 | 2024 in Sports: Hoosac Valley Girls Basketball Was Top Story
The year that is ending came in with a bang as Berkshire County wrapped up three team state titles before 2024 was three months old.
As the year went on, state crowns were harder to come by, but there still were a number of Western Mass titles and individual accomplishments to thrill local high school sports |
| Updates to the Massachusetts Endangered Species List
BOSTON — MassWildlife works to conserve biodiversity in the Commonwealth and updated the list of plants and animals officially protected by the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) this year following an extensive review of population data and threats.
Following this update, there are now 453 native animals and |
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