Medical marijuana dispensaries coming to Western MA?
Former Democratic Pittsfield state Sen. Andrea F. Nuciforo is one of two former state senators to file applications for nonprofit groups to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in Western Mass, according…
Editorial: Time has come
The time has come for the town meeting members to re-visit the need for a town manager, given the circumstances of last week when the intended party reneged at the…
Somerville teen arraigned in Pittsfield District Court; dangerous hearing Friday
(From wire services reports) A dangerous hearing for a Somerville teenager and member of the Somerville Varsity Soccer team will be held tomorrow in Pittsfield District Court. Judge Philip Beattie…
Editorial: Labor Day
On the one hand, summer vacation is coming to a close this weekend for many people. The weather patterns were all over the place this summer, but many will remember…
Editorial: Verizon Switch building
When a local select board takes up an issue of a distressed property owned by a public utility, it means that the communication between the two bodies has lost contact…
All electronic toll booths could mean 300 layoffs
If the Greater Springfield area residents are a barometer to gauge the re-installation of tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike, then it appears public opinion is against the $1.20 toll from…
The View: A real Shitty newspaper
Editor’s Note: From time to time we rely on outsiders and their view of the print industry. May be this is a wake up call not only for Lenox but…
Publisher’s Note: Hillcrest Cancer Center
Berkshire Health Systems is holding an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 28th from 9am to 6pm to show case the completed first phase of the new Cancer Center, which are…
Editorial: Decisions
“Pittsfield Attorney Michael J. McCarthy should be a District Court judge,” reads the lead in a Berkshire Eagle story. Yet, we have appointments by the Governor that we agree or…
Federal help for elevators and fire suppression tax credits for historic buildings in a historic district
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced a plan last week aimed at preventing losses from huge fires, proposing a Congressional bill for $50,000 refundable federal tax credit for property owners…