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What's PlayingFree Summer Concerts
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Live on the Lake
Burbank Park/Wed., 6 p.m.
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| July 8, Sirsy |
Concerts at the Lake
Windsor Lake/Sun., 7p.m. |
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Weather delay to July 5,
Pittsfield Eagles
Community Band
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Lawn Concerts
Clark Art/Tues., 6 p.m. |
| July 7, The Doerfels |
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Sales FliersDaily Digest
A local bruin looks forlornly at the birdfeeders far from her reach in Joyce Harsch's back yard. Have a photo to share? Submit as a member or e-mail to info@iberkshires.com. |
Public Hearings
Department of Public Utilities on National Grid's request for a 16 percent increase in distribution charges on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. at North Adams City Hall. What's this all about? |
Jobless Journey
Former Adams resident and radio host Sean Baker has been chronicling his adventures in unemployment on The Forecaster site in Maine. |
ObituariesSportsSoccer sign-ups
Hoosac Tunnel Youth Soccer League/NBYMCA fall soccer sign-ups for PreK-Grade 8 at Northern Berkshire YMCA until Aug. 1.; 413-663-6529 for more information. |
Columnists |
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Fourth of July Festivities: Parades, Fireworks, Declarations
The parade, which dates to 1824, will avoid Park Square this year and run straight from South Street to North Street and end at Wahconah Park.
@theMarket: Back to Square One
Ostensibly, investors were disappointed by the latest unemployment data: 467,000 jobs went down the tubes which pushed the unemployment rate to 9.5 percent.
North Adams Sends Three To Take On Team USA
The North Adams SteepleCats are proud to announce that first baseman Paul Hoilman, starting pitcher Brach Davis and shortstop Brandon Macias have all been selected to play for the Team NECBL roster that will take on Team USA July 5 in Manchester, N.H. Fir
Singer/Songwriter Aimee Mann Comes to the Berkshires
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann is known for her clever, literate, and dryly witty lyrical takes on emotional sabotage and self-destruction, combined with her exceptional talent for beautiful melodies.
Cultural Pittsfield This Week: July 2-July 9
Cultural Pittsfield
West Stockbridge Eatery Caters to Local Taste
"We want to service the people who are like us. Real people." — Jennifer Clark
Berkshire Bank Appoints Farrell To Executive Team
Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NASDAQ: BHLB) and its banking subsidiary, Berkshire Bank, has appointed former Board Director David B. Farrell to Executive Vice President, Integrated Services.
'My Sister's Keeper': Finders, Weepers
If it's a first-class, cathartic cry you're after, be assured the adaptation of Jodi Picoult's novel has a license to sadden.
Fun, Information Fill Annual QuitLinks Carnival
"The number of pregnant women and moms-to-be who smoke in Berkshire County is higher than the state average, so we feel that we need to address this problem." — Sharon Leary
DownStreet Art Calendar: July 1-7
Patrick Completes Reform Trilogy with Ethics Bill Signing
"A series of troubling charges have shaken the confidence of our citizens in state government." — Gov. Deval Patrick
Few Dial In for Public Hearing on Verizon Complaints
"They articulated a concern for emergency services in their towns." — Commissioner Geoffrey G. Why
News & Notes: Pittsfield Man Killed in Quarry Crash
Berkshire District Attorney David F. Capeless said the death does not appear to be the result of foul play.
Barrett Planning Run for Record 14th Term
"There was a lot of talk I would not run," said the state's dean of mayors. "Well, I'm running and I'm ready to go."
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Appoints New Retail Banking VP
Conrad Bernier, chairman and chief executive officer of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, announced the appointment of Charles B. Troccia to the position of VP Retail Banking. In this capacity, Troccia will be responsible for the strategic and tactical leader
Groupe Emile Dubois - U.S. Premiere at Jacob's Pillow
Jean-Claude Gallotta’s critically acclaimed French dance-theatre company, Groupe Emile Dubois returns for its first American engagement in 20 years July 15–19 at Jacob’s Pillow.
Summer Street Festival Draws Hundreds to Adams
"The original idea behind the street fair was to give merchants on Summer Street a chance to promote their businesses." — Roger Hassan
North Adams Man Charged with Intent to Murder
Wright, of Isbell Street, has been held on $100,000 bail since being arraigned last month in Northern Berkshire District Court.
Patrick Signs 2010 Budget; Vetoes $147M in Spending
The budget signed by the governor, coupled with the supplemental legislation he is filing, is 3 percent lower than budget he signed just one year ago.
Windsor Passes Farm Bylaw Despite Concerns
"The Ag Commission isn't going to support someone who doesn't maintain their fences and their cows are out in somebody's garden all the time." — Kate Markowitz
DA's Office Sponsors Child-Abuse Investigation Training
LaFesta Baseball Exchange Game Held in North Adams
LaFesta Baseball exchange took place this past weekend.
Ready, Set, Get Dirty!: Annual Dirt Day Draws Hundreds
"I think this is an awesome event." — Deb Castellucci
Pick of the Week: Corina Bartra and Her Azu Project
Bartra splits her residence between Peru and New York, both hotbeds of music and culture.
Letter from Olver: House Passes Cash for Clunkers Legislation
This bill will stimulate the struggling auto industry, assist consumers in the market for new vehicles, and help pave the way toward a lower-carbon future.
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