 Friday Front Porch Feature: The Holmesdale EstateOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 497 Holmes Road. @theMarket: AI Implodes; Markets Wait & See What Midterms BringAs with most declines of this magnitude, I expected a dead cat bounce trade. We got one over the first three days of this week, in anticipation of home-run results from Microsoft and Google after Wednesday's close.  Taconic Students Install Bat Boxes to Help Protect the SpeciesTaconic High School students are hoping to bring awareness to bat population loss in the county. Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond CrashThe Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25. North Adams Water Line Break Shuts Off Service on Ashland; McCann Dismisses Classes EarlyA water main on Friday morning has affected water service south of Main Street and has caused McCann Technical School to close.  Reminder to Lanesborough, Williamstown Voters: Mount Greylock School Committee a 'Write-In' ElectionNone of the six candidates who qualified for four seats up for grabs on the panel appear on the ballots that have been mailed out, used in early voting or will be distributed at the polls on Nov. 3.  Berkshire Innovation Center Expansion Aims to Bring Jobs, Innovation to PittsfieldThe approximately $8 million expansion will bring advanced manufacturing capabilities, new jobs, and additional opportunities for technology companies to the William Stanley Business Park, speakers said at Thursday's ceremony.  Berkshire Scenic Railway Races to Restore Burned Train Ahead of Holiday SeasonThe Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum is assessing damage to its New Haven 41 railcar following a fire Saturday that took it out of service, while volunteers work to prepare another train ahead of the museum's holiday season.  Lt. Gov. Driscoll, State Officials Break Ground on Pittsfield Rail ImprovementsA ceremonial groundbreaking was held for infrastructure improvements to the rail, the now-permanent Berkshire Flyer, and strides towards a passenger train connecting western, central, and eastern Massachusetts. The Retired Investor: AI and the financial marketsIn my last column, I examined how equity investors have bid up stocks in the AI area for more than a year. A feedback loop of higher earnings expectations in the group triggered higher prices, which reinforced even higher earnings. Looking under the hood, I questioned some of the accounting moves that have driven these earnings in the past.  Weekend Outlook: Halloween Is Here!There's a whole weekend of activities this year! Richmond Crash Kills DriverA person died from a single-vehicle collision in Richmond Thursday morning, the DA reports.  Williamstown Select Board Wears Many Hats at Monday MeetingThe Select Board on Monday evening has two different meetings scheduled for two different locations, but, in reality, the first of those sessions was actually four meetings in one.  Louison House Highlights Community Support, Successes Amid Federal Funding UncertaintyLouison House highlighted these challenges and successes at its annual meeting, held at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' Murdock Hall on Tuesday. Pittsfield Holiday Inn Closure Continues; Layoffs ReportedThe hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, when the last of its three elevators broke down. The 101 Restaurant & Bar, located inside the hotel, has also been a casualty of the closure, temporarily shutting its doors while repairs are underway. North Adams City Council Seeking Candidates for Vacated SeatThe City Council is accepting letters of interest to fill the seat being vacated by Councilor Alexa Macdonald.  GOP Senatorial Candidate Deaton Pledges Independence in North Adams Campaign StopU.S. Senate candidate John Deaton was in the Berkshires on Tuesday as part of a statewide listening tour to hear residents' concerns ahead of next week's election.  Deep Dive: A Guide to Ballot Questions for Election 2026The following is a summary of the nine state ballot measures in the 2026 Massachusetts election, compiled from various sources. Companion Corner: Buster at Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Pittsfield Plans to Replace Bridge Over Daniels BrookThe 1930 bridge is showing cracking, spalling, exposed steel supports, and section loss. State Fire Marshal: 'Fall Back' Into SafetyChange Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries, Replace Outdated Alarms This Weekend  Williamstown Select Board Evaluates Town ManagerIn his four years in the corner office, Menicocci has helped shepherd the police department on its path to certification and helped the town weather the fiscal storm of skyrocketing costs Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on SidewalkPittsfield Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement.  Berkshire Built: Berkshire Mountain DistillersThe myriad factors involved in starting and running a craft distillery seemed to align with many of my interests, so I jumped in feet first Ex-Williams Student Gets Jail Time for Restroom RecordingMaxwell Hall was sentenced to one year in the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction with 30 days direct and the remaining balance suspended. |
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