Mass Unemployment and Job Estimates for AugustThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 15,400 jobs in August. Specialty Minerals Cites Housing, Schools as Obstacles to RecruitmentTwo critical areas in recruiting those workers is schools and affordable housing, plant manager Doug Mayger told the Selectmen on Wednesday night. Berkshire Planning Commission Talks Staff Advancement PossibilitiesThe Berkshire Regional Planning Commission continues to brainstorm solutions for municipal staffing issues — even within its own organization. |