Business
Red Shirt Farm Receive Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $1,000,000 in grants to 23 Massachusetts farms to implement practices that improve food safety within their operations.
Weekend Outlook: Hikes, Music, and Dances
The year is coming to an end so it is time to celebrate new beginnings with these Berkshire County events this weekend including hikes, music, and dances.
Seasoned Real Estate Agent Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty
Geranios brings more than 36 years of customer service, mortgage banking and real estate sales experience.
North Adams Approves Short-Term Rental Ordinance
City officials have debated how to regulate shared economy services like AirBnB and Vrbo off and on over the last decade.
Desperados in North Adams to Close
A post on the restaurant's Facebook page cited financial difficulties for the closure.
Great Barrington Preparing for Short-Term Rental Registration Process
The registration process was expected to begin as of Jan. 1, but Town Manager Mark Pruhenski said that the online registration setup is somewhat behind schedule.
Lanesborough Select Board Approves Town Licenses
The board voted on the licenses with little discussion during a brief meeting on Tuesday, its last of the year.
Adams Community Bank Expands Into Pittsfield
An evening open house and ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, Dec. 1, with the new branch opening for business on Monday, Dec. 5.
Protect financial accounts from "cyberthieves"
Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics. How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves?
Elm Street Java House Under New Ownership of 'Billy J'
The java house had a grand opening earlier this month and has been well received, he said. It offers regular lunch specials such as soup and sandwich deals with clam chowder and a soup of the day to choose from.
Adams Selectmen Discuss Issues with Mount Royal Inn
The Board of Selectmen once again had to table innkeeper license renewal for Mount Royal Inn, with just over a week left until the end-of-year renewal deadline.
BFAIR Promotes Tami Minck to Director of Quality Assurance
Tami has over 20 year' experience in the Human Service field. She holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University.
18 Degrees Announces Next President and CEO
Steed, a longtime employee of the agency and current vice president of programs, assumes the position following the departure of Sarah Cook.
The Lantern Owners Seeking New Tenants
The Lantern Bar and Grill owners are looking into the historic eatery's future after it closed in April.
1Berkshire Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Youth Leadership Program
The 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program, open to all current sophomores in the Berkshires, selects a cohort of up to 30 motivated students from all backgrounds for this ten-month experience that will help them to explore the regional economy and develop their leadership skills.
Passing assets through a trust: What to know
As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up. You've worked hard to accumulate them, and you'll certainly need some of them to support your retirement, but what about the rest? What's the best way to pass them on to your loved ones?
MountainOne Bank Announces Community Banking Leadership Promotions
MountainOne announced a new leadership structure for its retail banking operation that includes the promotion of three employees.
Artisan's Unite at Inspired Creations
Inspired Creations, located at 495 North Main St., is one such place showcasing quality handcrafted goods created by Berkshire County artisans.
Great Barrington Names New Finance Coordinator
In her new role, she will oversee all town financial operations, including an annual budget of approximately $40 million.
Construct Closes on Windflower Inn to Expand Workforce Housing
The historic 10.5 acres property, built in 1850, at 684 South Egremont Road, will help local businesses find housing for their staff.
Add layers of protection to financial strategy
To achieve your financial security, and that of your family, you will need to create a comprehensive strategy. But for this strategy to succeed, you'll need to guard it from various challenges – and that means you'll need to build in different layers of protection.
North Adams' Apkins Scrapyard to Close Dec. 23
After nearly seven decades in operation, George Apkin & Sons scrapyard on State Street will close on Dec. 23.
McCann Receives Skills Capital Grant For HVAC Training Program
Currently there is no HVAC technician training program in the Berkshire County, and HVAC was identified by the Berkshire County Workforce blueprint as a critical workforce need.
1Berkshire Annual Meeting Returns in Person, Touts Growth
This was the first in-person event the organization has held in three years and was a happy reconvening for many.
Lanesborough Approves Further Negotiations for Mall Cannabis Facility
The board spoke with Blake Mensing and Jay Jones of JMJ Holdings on Monday to discuss several concerns with the condition of the Berkshire Mall Property, including the fire system, water system and the building's roof.
This & That Sports Owner Works to Give Back to the Community
Dozens of people a day call or stop by the store looking to have their collections they built over a number of years purchased or appraised because of the lack of places to do so in the area, he said.
Lever Celebrates $1M Mark in Grants, Sustainability Challenge
GenH of Somerville was victorious over three other companies, securing a $40,000 innovation grant for its hydropower clean energy systems.
State Directs Funds to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship
This funding, awarded to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), will support new or expanded programs offered by quasi-public agencies MassDevelopment, Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC), and MassVentures that provide access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
