Business
Meeting on Potential Purchase of Housatonic Water Works
The decision over a town acquisition of HWW would ultimately be made by voters at a town meeting.
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
SolaBlock Awarded State Grant
The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded SolaBlock $204,835 to construct automated and modularized systems to build its Solar Masonry Units.
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.
Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily
The sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary.
Nichols to Lead Business Banking at Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank has promoted Rob Nichols to lead its business banking team as managing director.
Greylock Canine Club Owner: More Dogs, Please
Greylock Canine Club owner Peter Umbrianna is always surprised when owners drop off their dogs at his South Williamstown doggy day-care.
Berkshire Culinary Owners Plan New Tavern in Former Breu-Haus
Berkshire Culinary Group owners Matthew and Elizabeth Mottor are in the process of purchasing Shire Beer Co., formerly Shire Breu-Hous, to open their own tavern.
North Adams Planners OK 10 Short-Term Rentals
The Planning Board approved 10 special permits for short-term rentals during a brief meeting on Monday night.
North Adams' Downtown Shopping Plaza Sold Again
The 127,626 square-foot retail center was sold on June 4 for $2.6 million to Guru Realty LLC of Mendon, with listed managers Nitant Raval of Mendon and Chirag Patel of Dalton.
Adams Community Bank Elects Next CEO and President
Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC elects next CEO and President.
'Bei Tempi' Wants to Bring Good Times to Pittsfield's West Side
Owners of the former Crossroads Cafe want to bring "Bei Tempi" to the West Side with a new restaurant.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Sees Expansion, Evolution in New Office
Managing Director Rebecca Brien has dreamed about this space's possibilities since she first walked in.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New Staff
Berkshire Money Management welcomes two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin.
Chris Vecchia Joins Stone House Properties
Born and raised in the Berkshires and currently raising his own family in Pittsfield, Vecchia brings an understanding of the local community.
Common Table Brings Modern Comfort Food to Cheshire
Partners CJ Garner and Marcus Lyon hope locals and visitors alike will feel at home here, where their take on "modern American comfort food" has already found a solid base of regulars in its five weeks of operation.
Downtown Pittsfield Moves Offices
Standard office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, with the caveat that staff are often out visiting DPI members.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Opens New Branch, Unveils New Signage
The location has not been occupied by a financial institution since late 2021.
1Berkshire Seeking Responses to Business Needs Assessment
Participants should expect to take approximately 10 minutes to complete the assessment, and submissions will be accepted up through Aug. 1, 2024.
MountainOne Announces 2024 Officer Promotions
MountainOne announced the promotion of several employees to new positions.
Avoid these estate planning mistakes
By the time you reach retirement age, you may have accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts, along with insurance policies and physical properties. You'll use some of these assets to support your retirement, but the rest may end up in your estate — which is why an estate plan is so important.
Lanesborough Coffeeshop Opens in Honor of Jacob Galliher
The coffee shop, located at 20 Williamstown Road, was opened in honor of Galliher and will stand as a monument to him and his memory.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Cash Management Officer
In this role, Burgos will oversee the multitude of cash transactions for the institution's commercial customers as well as manage business deposits, real estate and non-real estate loans.
Franky's Liquor Store and Market Holds Grand Opening
An abandoned building that had been sitting vacant for four years has been transformed into a mini-market featuring a diverse array of goods.
Pittsfield Coop Bank Hires Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer
He has experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate assessment, credit risk analysis, portfolio management, relationship management and business development.
Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk Dining
Town Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses.
Pittsfield's Boost North Street Cohort Celebrates Program Launch
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Partner with MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative to Support North Street Businesses
M&J's Taste of Home Opens on Park Street on Wednesday
The diner is set to open at 6 a.m. sharp on Wednesday morning and will be open from 6 to 2 and Sundays serving breakfast only from 6 to 1.
MountainOne Donates $10K to Berkshire Community Action Council
Funds to benefit BCAC's Warm Winter Clothing Program
