@theMarket: Markets Flirt with All-Time Highs

Pittsfield Senior Tax Work-Off Program Now Accepting

Eligible candidates must be Pittsfield residential property owners 60 years of age and older at the time of the application.

Clarksburg FinCom, Select Board Agree on $1.9M Town Operating Budget

The town is looking at an operating budget of $1,859,413 for fiscal 2025, down a percent from this year largely because of debt falling off.

Pittsfield Officials: Unlimited Trash Not Sustainable, Toters Offer Cost-Savings

Unlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say.

Dalton Zoning Board OKs Conversion of Zip's Bar into Apartments

The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday approved the conversion of the former Zip's Bar & Billiards into four apartments.

The Retired Investor: Chinese Stock Market on a Tear

A combination of anti-business government policies, worsening U.S.-Sino relations, and several draconian actions by Chinese authorities have cast a pall over foreign investment and the Chinese stock market.

Mother's Day: Weekend Outlook

There are a variety of events this Mother's Day weekend, from tea parties to cake decorating to live music and more.

Clark Art Hosts Special Mother's Day Program

These activities are offered free with gallery admission.

Williamstown Planners OK Preliminary Habitat Plan

The Planning Board on Tuesday agreed in principle to most of the waivers sought by Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity to build five homes on a Summer Street parcel.

Beverly Gans Marks 60 Years & Counting in the Pittsfield Schools

Gans will mark 40 years as secretary to principal at Taconic High School in June.

Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom

Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7PM in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities.

Pittsfield Community Development OKs Airport Project, Cannabis Amendment

The Community Development Board has supported plans for a new hangar at the airport and a change to the cannabis ordinance.

Pittsfield Health Board Continues Mosquito Plan Approval

The panel continued its vote on the 2024 mosquito control plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, two days after a public hearing with divided input on adulticide spraying.

BCC and Partners to Hold Second Chances Job Fair

Area employers invited to register by May 15

Lanesborough FinCom Chair Resigns After Warrant Approval

Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke officially resigned on Monday and the panel decided that Vice Chair Stephen Wentworth would assume leadership for the time being.

North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public Hearing

The School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan.

Berkshire Hills Eyes Lifeguard Variance for 2025

Berkshire Hills County Club is seeking a variance on its pool permit to allow for cost savings on staff members starting next year, including fewer lifeguards.

Two Men Found Guilty of Marijuana Trafficking

Yebin Mai was found guilty of two charges: Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds and Witness Intimidation. Dem Wu was found guilty of Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds.

Hugs & Cheers as Cheshire Town Clerk Closes Out 30-Year Career

That wasn't all, of course, as she was applauded for her 30 years overseeing the town's elections and vital records. There were plenty of hugs and some tears for a closing out of her long career.

Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource Fair

City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair

Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office Hours

Appointments are not required.

DiLego Jewelry to Close After Nearly 100 Years in Business

The closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.

Dalton OKs $22M Budget; Tables Concrete Sidewalk Article

Voters approved all but one of the 22 articles on the warrant at the annual town meeting on Monday night at Wahconah Regional High School.

Adams Picks Select Board Candidates; Cheshire Nixes Appointed Assessor

Bartlett, a co-owner of the former Red Carpet Diner, garnered the most votes at 791, more than 300 above the other three challengers, and Duval was returned for another three-year term with 685.

Hancock Town Meeting Votes to Strike Meme Some Found 'Divisive'

By the narrowest of margins Monday, the annual town meeting voted to strike from the town report messaging that some residents described as, "inflammatory," "divisive" and unwelcoming to new residents.