UMass Study Shows Impact by Mill Town Capital in Berkshire County

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An analysis by the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI) indicates that Mill Town Capital generated a total economic impact of $132 million across Berkshire County, Massachusetts, between 2017 and 2023.

The independent study examined the effects of Mill Town's investments in local businesses, real estate, and infrastructure, as well as its philanthropic activities.

According to the UMDI, the investments resulted in a 1.42x economic multiplier, meaning that every $100 generated by Mill Town Capital led to an additional $42 in local economic activity. The study also found that the number of workers connected to Mill Town Capital's activities increased from 3 in 2017 to 672 in 2023. Additionally, the analysis suggests that $5.1 million in local tax revenues were generated through investment and job creation. The report states that $107.3 million (81 percent) of the total economic impact occurred in Pittsfield.

Tim Burke, CEO of Mill Town Capital, stated that the report confirms the impact of community-based investment. The UMDI report suggests that Mill Town Capital's approach, combining private investment, public-private partnerships, and community engagement, has produced measurable returns. Rod Motamedi, Assistant Director of Economic and Public Policy Research at UMDI, noted that Mill Town Capital's business model demonstrates how mission-driven capital can contribute to economic change and that community engagement can foster momentum for Pittsfield and the region.

Mill Town Capital, founded in 2016 by Dave Mixer, describes itself as an impact investment platform focused on the revitalization of Pittsfield and Berkshire County through investments in real estate, businesses, and community initiatives.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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