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Cheshire Snack Shack Opens on Farnams Causeway
A former concession stand on Farnams Causeway has been renovated and reopened as the Snack Shack serving food, drinks and Italian ice.
Mini-Golf Course Proposed in Pittsfield
The Conservation Commission last week again continued a notice of intent application from K&M Bowling for a mini-golf course at 555 Dalton Ave.
Market 32, Freihofer's Raise Funds for Parkinson's Foundation
During the promotion, for every purchase of select Freihofer's products, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Freihofer's each donated $0.05 to the Parkinson's Foundation.
Haddad Auto Group Acquires McAndrews-King GMC in Adams
McAndrews-King became part of Pittsfield's Haddad Auto Group on July 31 but the new and old owners say there won't be any radical changes outside of the name change.
Pittsfield's Sibaritas Restaurant Moving Downtown
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a new annual downtown all-alcohol restaurant license for the eatery's new location in the former Trattoria Rustica at 27 McKay St.
North Adams Package Store Changing Hands Again
The License Commission on Tuesday approved the transfer of a beer/wine package store license for Dave's Package Store.
Wheeler & Taylor Adds Insurance Agencies
Insurance Agencies in Shelburne Falls and Greenfield Partner with Wheeler & Taylor
The Bow Wow Bus Has Launched
The Greylock Canine Club's Bow Wow Bus took its inaugural field trip Friday morning to the Spruces.
Q&A: Keith Girouard Reflects on Tenure, Small Business Landscape
Keith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month.
Moresi Companies Settle Discrimination Allegations
A local developer and property management company have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle fair housing complaints on its properties.
Meeting on Potential Purchase of Housatonic Water Works
The decision over a town acquisition of HWW would ultimately be made by voters at a town meeting.
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
SolaBlock Awarded State Grant
The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded SolaBlock $204,835 to construct automated and modularized systems to build its Solar Masonry Units.
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.
Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily
The sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary.
Nichols to Lead Business Banking at Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank has promoted Rob Nichols to lead its business banking team as managing director.
Greylock Canine Club Owner: More Dogs, Please
Greylock Canine Club owner Peter Umbrianna is always surprised when owners drop off their dogs at his South Williamstown doggy day-care.
Berkshire Culinary Owners Plan New Tavern in Former Breu-Haus
Berkshire Culinary Group owners Matthew and Elizabeth Mottor are in the process of purchasing Shire Beer Co., formerly Shire Breu-Hous, to open their own tavern.
North Adams Planners OK 10 Short-Term Rentals
The Planning Board approved 10 special permits for short-term rentals during a brief meeting on Monday night.
North Adams' Downtown Shopping Plaza Sold Again
The 127,626 square-foot retail center was sold on June 4 for $2.6 million to Guru Realty LLC of Mendon, with listed managers Nitant Raval of Mendon and Chirag Patel of Dalton.
Adams Community Bank Elects Next CEO and President
Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC elects next CEO and President.
'Bei Tempi' Wants to Bring Good Times to Pittsfield's West Side
Owners of the former Crossroads Cafe want to bring "Bei Tempi" to the West Side with a new restaurant.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Sees Expansion, Evolution in New Office
Managing Director Rebecca Brien has dreamed about this space's possibilities since she first walked in.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New Staff
Berkshire Money Management welcomes two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin.
Chris Vecchia Joins Stone House Properties
Born and raised in the Berkshires and currently raising his own family in Pittsfield, Vecchia brings an understanding of the local community.
Common Table Brings Modern Comfort Food to Cheshire
Partners CJ Garner and Marcus Lyon hope locals and visitors alike will feel at home here, where their take on "modern American comfort food" has already found a solid base of regulars in its five weeks of operation.
Downtown Pittsfield Moves Offices
Standard office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, with the caveat that staff are often out visiting DPI members.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Opens New Branch, Unveils New Signage
The location has not been occupied by a financial institution since late 2021.
1Berkshire Seeking Responses to Business Needs Assessment
Participants should expect to take approximately 10 minutes to complete the assessment, and submissions will be accepted up through Aug. 1, 2024.
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