| The Retired Investor: Trump's 21st Century Mercantilism
Jan. 20 is just around the corner. It is Day One in the tariff wars that our next president is intent on launching. The corporate world is trying to dissuade him from that course of action, with no success.
It is an economic fact that the cost of tariffs is passed on to the consumer. If tariffs are high enough, |
| MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has accepted a statement of interest for the proposed Crosby/Conte build.
On Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue. The proposal involves rebuilding Conte Community School and |
| Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A third Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave — the second one to be investigated by the Department of Children and Families.
In a Thursday communication to the Pittsfield Public Schools community, Superintendent Joseph Curtis said allegations related to the staff |
 | PEDA Accepts 100 Woodlawn Ave. From GE
The now vacant lot on Kellogg Street where PEDA's office once stood.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The redevelopment of 100 Woodlawn Ave. is getting closer to fruition.
On Wednesday, the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority accepted a transfer agreement for the parcel from General Electric. It will eventually be |
 | Mass Humanities Application To Host a Douglass Reading in 2025
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Mass Humanities, the Commonwealth's leading funder of humanities programs, has opened the application window for its signature Reading Frederick Douglass Together (RFDT) program.
Applications open on Dec. 16, and the first submission deadline is Jan. 3, 2025.
Going into its 16th |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Relocates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) has moved its main office from 43 Francis Ave. to 66 Allen St. in the center of Pittsfield.
Its satellite offices at 168 Main St. in Great Barrington and 61 Main St. in North Adams will continue to operate as normal.
This move addresses challenges posed by |
 | 'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
Parent Jackie Ricci says she is furious that the school has 'been endangered by unqualified and improperly trained administrators.'
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— "Disgusting," an "abomination," and warranting a "clean house."
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield |
| PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.
The school last week put two of its administrators on leave because of external investigations: Dean of Students Lavante |
| 1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire, thanks in part to funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced its upcoming slate of technical assistance offerings through the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program (BERP).
Through its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery |
| BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their Loyalty
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is marking its 50th anniversary this year with an initiative to honor riders who have utilized the BRTA throughout its history.
BRTA is inviting riders who have been using its services since the beginning to be featured in the organization's upcoming annual |
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