Business
Hot Plate Brewery Coming to Pittsfield this Winter
Located on the ground floor of the Onota Building on School Street, the brewery is being built out and plans to start producing in November.
Berkshire Humane Offers Free Rabies Vaccines, Microchips, Reduced Adoption Fees
The free rabies and microchip clinic for cats and dogs will be from 9 am to 11 am at Haddad Subaru at 625 East Street. Dr. Charlotte Barkley of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital will administer the vaccines.
Pittsfield Hospitality and Tourism Receipts Rebounding, Cannabis Dropping
As of June 30, the city's stabilization account totals $4.9 million and the public works stabilization account totals $731,336.
North Adams Planners OKs Permit for Berkshire Catering
The Planning Board on Monday approved Berkshire Catering's special permit to operate a storage unit at 708 State Road.
Berkshire Innovation Center and MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board Joint Media Campaign
The initial campaign content will be distributed via the BIC and MassHire’s digital platforms in partnership with regional companies and affiliates.
BCC's Workforce Development Program Growing
The program encompasses noncredit workshops, certifications, community education and trainings to help the region's workforce. Targeted industries include advanced manufacturing, community health, and the culinary arts.
William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty Welcomes Berkshires Firm Brockman Real Estate
Brockman Real Estate broker/owners Chapin Fish and Jared Kelly will now operate out of the real estate firm's Great Barrington, Mass., brokerage.
North Adams Planners Pushing for Action on Gas Station
The Planning Board is asking the City Council to address the long defunct gas station at the corner of Canal and North Eagle Streets.
Pittsfield Conservation Commission OKs Supportive Housing Proposal
Berkshire Housing Development Corp. intends to build a 28-unit permanent supportive housing complex.
Should You Consolidate Retirement Accounts?
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire
Residents Ask Questions About Proposed Mall Cannabis Facility
Mensing said he was unsure of a specific timeline but noted the facility could be open within about a year.
BCArc Hires New Director and Advances Family Support Manager
Berkshire County Arc hired new director Jessica Russo and promoted Nancy Willey to Family Support Manager.
Mission Restaurant to Close at the End of the Month
The restaurant, which opened in 2007, will close at the end of the month.
Ready Set Play Opens in Pittsfield
Melissa Fawcett said having a space like this is very convenient in the winter months because it allows children who are not interested in winter sports to exert their energy.
Pittsfield Council Continues Starbucks Proposal Over Curb Cut Concerns
Councilors were concerned about the entrance and exit being close to the curb cut for Guido's Fresh Marketplace and the Hilton Garden Inn. After hearing concerns from abutters, they urged the applicant to "be a good neighbor" and reconfigure it.
Adams Planning Board OKs Parking Lot Expansion for B&B
There are currently about 55 employees at the factory but the need for parking around the main building is based on an ebb and flow of orders and pickups, he said in response to questions about a surfeit of vehicles on the grassy area at times during the summer.
Big Y Program Will Raise Money For Breast Cancer Support Groups
In Berkshire County, Berkshire Medical Center's Women's Imaging Center will receive funds.
Financial Focus: How Should you Pay for Short-Term Financial Goals
As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones?
Lenco Named Employer of the Year by MassHire
MassHire has recently recognized Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, was named MassHire’s manufacturing employer of the year
Berkshire Money Management Announces New Financial Advisor
Berkshire Money Management has announced Holly Simeone, CES™, who joined the boutique advisory firm as a Client Care Specialist in 2021, has been promoted to the role of Financial Advisor after earning her Series 65 license.
Dream Away Lodge Reopening in 2023 Under New Ownership
It was announced on Sunday that former owner Daniel Osman sold the restaurant to The Dreamaway Lodge Restaurant LLC.
Pittsfield License Board Pull Tito's License, Delays Transfer
Next month, the board will entertain a motion to transfer an existing license to Tito's under new ownership.
Financial Focus: What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know?
If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges.
PortaVia Opens in Former Paddy's Pub
The eatery opened in the former Paddy's Pub in August, offering pizza, comfort appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and curated alcoholic beverages.
Lenco, Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center, Develop Website
The site will encourage local veterans to access the Center’s free services and understand what options are available to them.
North Adams First Friday Night Market on Oct. 7
The Eagle Street Night Market returns for First Friday on Oct. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Stop & Shop to Donate 100,000 Diapers to Diaper Banks
Taking place from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, National Diaper Need Awareness Week is designed to call attention to the issue of not having a sufficient supply of diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry and healthy
Adams Community Bank Hires Branch Officers for Lenox, Lee
Kara Clark has been promoted to Branch Officer of the Lenox branch. Don Disbrow joins Adams Community Bank as the Branch Officer at the Lee location.
EforAll Announces 2022 Accelerator Program Cohort
The program will be held in a hybrid format–virtually and select classes at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. This cohort brings in a wide array of business ideas and come from all over the region.
Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire Seeking Arts Proposals
The Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire is calling community-oriented arts, humanities, and science program proposals, which are due online by midnight Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.
