Business
Adams Community Bank Donates to Local Nonprofits
ACB's Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement Maureen Baran presented donations to several Berkshire County nonprofits.
Market 32 Campaign Raises $70Kfor Disabled American Veterans
$70,400 was raised to directly benefit veterans and their families.
1.5 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks from Big Y
For $5, customers supported Sack Hunger at Big Y's 72 supermarkets or Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. Every $5 donation brings 10 meals to those in need of support.
Tenpin Alley Coming to Former Imperial Bowl
When one door closes another one opens as the saying goes, and this is the case for Pittsfield's last candlepin bowling alley, Imperial Bowl.
Lee Bank Foundation Distributes Final Grant Funding Round of 2022
Recipients were awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support their local programming.
Pittsfield Community Television Relaunches Website
The website was designed by Gemini Creative, a local branding, website design, and digital marketing agency located in Stockbridge.
Incoming Storm to Bring Snow And Ice to the Berkshires
The US National Weather Service has declared a Winter Weather Advisory for Berkshire County Thursday, Jan. 19, from 11 am to Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 pm.
1Berkshire Accepting Applications for Best Foot Forward Facade Improvement Micro-Grants
A minimum of 47 grants of between $500-$1000 will be made available on a rolling basis to small businesses and organizations with first-floor store fronts.
Auction of Williamstown's Orchards Hotel Postponed to February
The real estate auction of a closed Main Street hotel again was postponed late Tuesday, fewer than 24 hours before the scheduled sale.
William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty's Lenox Brokerage Welcomes New Agent
Bringing a background in sales and finance, Giulian became an agent in 2019 after first entering the real estate industry in a support role in 2015.
1Berkshire Accepting Applications for New "Insert Here" Vacant Window Art Installation Pilot
This program aims to provide up to three municipalities/organizations with sub-award grants of up to $5,000 in order to support them in the selection, commissioning, and installation of printed works of art in vacant downtown storefronts for the summer of 2023.
Next Generation to Lead Guido's Fresh Marketplace
Forward 44 years and two grocery stores later, the brothers are looking at retirement and to handing off the enterprise they've built to their children Luke, Anna and Nick.
Worried about inflation? Consider these moves
As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans?
EforAll Celebrates Accelerator Program Grads
Around 100 people gathered at the Berkshire Innovation Center on Thursday to recognize the 19 individuals representing 13 businesses that completed the intensive program.
Automan Sam Brings Car Customization to North Adams
The auto salon at 303 State St. sells and installs mobile electronics including remote car starters, alarm systems, radios, high-intensity discharge bulbs, LEDs, color lighting, cameras, Bluetooth, tinting, and other auto upgrades.
National Grid Approved for Phase III Electric Vehicle Proposal
This approval is among the first of its kind in the Northeast and will provide extensive EV infrastructure (Make Ready) through incentives and programs for residential, fleet, public, and workplace customers.
Small Business Administration Offers Veteran Certification Program
The improvements in the customer experience for Veteran entrepreneurs and business owners made by VetCert will build upon the $25 billion in government contract spending with service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) in Fiscal Year 2021.
Williamstown Dispensary Still Aims to Sell Medical Cannabis
Five years after the Select Board lent its support to a planned medical cannabis facility, the proprietor still is working toward obtaining a license to be a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center in the commonwealth.
Flu Shots Still Available at Big Y Pharmacies
Health officials continue to make another urgent push to encourage the public to get vaccinated. In the US, this flu season has been one of the most significant in recent memory with nearly 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu so far, according to CDC estimates.
Adams Zoning Board Debates New Cumberland Farms Signage
The Zoning Board of Appeals has continued an application by Cumberland Farms proposing the installation of additional signage at its Commercial Street location.
New Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty's
Bringing a background in sales and finance, Giulian became an agent in 2019 after first entering the real estate industry in a support role in 2015.
'Full Belly' Eatery in North Adams OK'd for Alcohol License
The former Desperados is preparing to reopen as Full Belly Tex-Mex BBQ with the same management team that took over the restaurant last fall.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Makes Donations to Nonprofits
The Co-op embarked on Holiday Cheer, a bank-funded campaign empowering each employee to provide support to an organization of their choice.
Are you ready to 'unretire'?
Have you recently retired but are now thinking of going back to work? If so, you aren't alone, as many people are choosing to "unretire." But if you do reenter the workforce in some capacity, what opportunities might be available to you? And how will your renewed employment affect your financial outlook?
Brazilian Cuisine Comes to Berkshire County
The Melo family first shared their food with friends when they moved here from Rio De Janeiro. Berkshire County has a large Brazilian community but not many areas have authentic Brazilian cuisine, Mariana Melo said.
Shuttered Berkshire General Store Bought by Property Managers
On Wednesday, the Board of Health voted to transfer a tobacco permit from the store to Cavalier Management, which has purchased the business.
North Adams First Friday Theme: Fresh Start With Wellness Activities
Downtown businesses will have extended hours and many businesses and galleries will be hosting openings, closings, and other special events.
Time for New Year's financial resolutions
It's that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we'll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year's resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?
Pittsfield Licensing Board OKs Hot Plate Brewery License
On Monday, the Licensing Board granted the taproom a downtown beer and wine liquor license, and last week, it received a pub brewers license from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
BCArc Promotes Vice President, Director
He will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley.
