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@theMarket: Rotation Is the Name of the Game

Misery loves company, or so they say. There was plenty of that this week as declining technology stocks dragged down the indexes.

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Pittsfield Housing Authority Director on Leave After Performance Concerns

Pittsfield Housing Authority's executive director has been placed on administrative leave following "substantial" performance concerns.

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The Retired Investor: How the Gold Standard of U.S. Economic Government Data Is Being Tarnished

The data system supporting U.S. economic decisions is losing staff and funding. What's worse is the diminished trust the financial markets have placed in that data.

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Berkshire Built: Dri Umbrellas

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Weekend Outlook: Summer Party

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including a circus, movie nights, parties and more. (Note that the Clarksburg Pickle Fest has now been postponed to Aug. 29.)

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Adams Talks STRs: Parking and Business Attraction

The draft bylaw states that owners of short-term rentals must register annually with the town clerk, who will maintain a registry of all approved units.

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Create an Ad: Johns Building Supply

Johns Building Supply, founded in 1948 by John and Helen Koziara, has a foundation built on the principles of service, honesty, and integrity — values that helped establish the company as one of the area's premier concrete product manufacturers.

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Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & Charlotte

If looking for the perfect feline pet, why not triple the fun? There's a threesome at Berkshire Humane Society waiting for a family to call their own.

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Williamstown Police Looking into Damage at Post Office

Police are looking into property damage at the U.S. Post Office on Spring Street.

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Air Quality Alert Issued for Berkshire County

The state's on an air quality alert through midnight Thursday because of the smoke from wildfires in Canada.

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Roving Archivist to Assess North Adams' Vital Documents

The strategic assessment conducted by Thomas Doyle represents a significant step toward preserving and protecting the city's historical municipal records, some of which date back more than two centuries, according to City Clerk Tina Marie Leonesio.

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Dalton Becomes Purple Heart Community

The Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, making it one of many communities across the Commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients.

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Dream Green Eyes Expansion in Adams

The town will consider whether to approve a special tax assessment agreement for Dream Green Recycling at a special town meeting anticipated for the fall.

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Pittsfield Audit Committee Sees 2 'Advantageous' Proposals

The city received two strong proposals for an independent audit and will evaluate their cost as the last determining factor.

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Williamstown Board Signs Off on Utility Infrastructure, Conservation Restriction

The Select Board on Monday approved one request from Berkshire Gas to install equipment in the town's right-of-way and put off another request pending more information from the utility.

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Arlene Vachereau Marks 60th Anniversary at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig

It was the year that Arlene Vachereau, clad in a skirt suit and white gloves, had an interview with attorney Walter J. Donovan. She was immediately hired.

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North Adams Considers Cap on Corporate Short-Term Rentals

The General Government Committee last week reviewed the amendments to the zoning ordinance that would also set out inspection regulations and deadlines for long-term rentals, and set fines that would be directed to the new Affordable Housing Trust.

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Lee: 3 Miles of Route 20 Being Repaved Next Year

Beginning next year, the state will repave three miles of Route 20 and reinforce two bridges, one over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

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Pittsfield Council Preview: Firework Funds and Morningside Public Safety Request

The City Council on Tuesday will accept donations used to fund a belated Fourth of July fireworks display and see a councilor's request to consider reusing Morningside Community School as a police station.

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