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Innovation Center on Schedule For January Opening By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:58AM / Monday, October 14, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Innovation Center is still on schedule to open sometime in January. The center's Executive Director Ben Sosne gave a brief update to the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority last week and said board should expect a grand opening in the first half of January. "I was just through the building and it looks fantastic," he said on Tuesday. "I am really excited to get this thing open and welcome everybody in." He said in the next few months they will be moving in tenants and figuring out final specs. "Like painting and lighting and everything that is going in," he 0 Comments
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@theMarket: Stocks Soar on 'Skinny' DealBy Bill Schmick,
04:43PM / Friday, October 11, 2019 | |
 Global markets regained their footing this week, as expected good news on the trade front produced a "relief" rally in equities. Who cared that there was little substance to the deal? Investors decided that even a tiny deal was worth more than no deal at all. As I wrote last week if "Trump believes he needs a 'win' to counter the slowing economy and the impeachment inquiry, then even a half-hearted deal might be in the cards. In which case, we could see a 10-15 percent move higher in the averages." But before we pop the champagne, I want to see exactly what the trade deal agreement actually says. So far, we know that both sides have agreed to some 0 Comments
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State Briefs: Last Mile Funding, Grant Awards| 02:23PM / Friday, October 11, 2019 | |
State Sen. Adam Hinds takes a photo of Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito at the core bore site. BLANDFORD, Mass. — Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, state Sen. Adam Hinds, state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, Blandford Select Board member Eric McVey and other local leaders observed a core bore drilling on Thursday afternoon to replace outdated utility poles and install broadband internet. Blandford was awarded a Last Mile Infrastructure Grant worth $1.04 million in 2018 to deliver broadband access to residents. Following the demonstration, Baker announced $5 million supplemental funding for the Last Mile Program, which will cover roughly half the cost of connecting
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Northern Berkshire United Way Kicks off 2019-20 CampaignBy Rebecca Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
01:26AM / Friday, October 11, 2019 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way touted its successes from the last year as it looked ahead to the next year at its annual meeting and campaign kickoff breakfast on Thursday.
Speaking to a sold-out crowd of 210 people gathered in the new Williams Inn, Christa Collier, executive director of the Northern Berkshire United Way, said the 2018-19 campaign goal of $480,000 was not only met but exceeded by $8,765. Much of that will be directed back to NBUW's 20 member agencies, but Collier on Thursday also wanted to highlight some of the other work the agency has been doing above and beyond those allocations.
To that end, two speakers shared news of programs last
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The Independent Investor: Brokerage Business Not What It Used to BeBy Bill Schmick,
04:15PM / Thursday, October 10, 2019 | |
 Last week, Charles Schwab, the mega-discount broker, disrupted the brokerage industry yet again by dropping its per-trade commission rates for U.S. and Canadian stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and options for both mobile and internet trades. It was inevitable and simply recognizes what the future holds for that segment of the financial industry. Since Schwab's announcement on October 1, three additional big brokers — TD Ameritrade, E-Trade and Fidelity Investments — have thrown in the towel leaving only Vanguard (among the big houses) left out of the zero-commission trend. The stock market reacted in shock. Traders hit the sell button on their computers 0 Comments
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Berkshires Beat: Tanglewood to Offer Year-Round Programming| 04:01PM / Thursday, October 10, 2019 | |
 Tanglewood news For the first time since it was established as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood will be holding programming during the fall, winter and spring. This change is enabled by the the development of Tanglewood's new Linde Center for Music and Learning, which was launched in the summer of 2019.
The Linde Center will host a variety of programming, offering participants a wide spectrum of performances and multidisciplinary activities designed to attract both newcomers and longtime patrons seeling to becoming more involved with music and the arts. The Linde Center will also serve as an event and concern rental space for use by the Berkshire community
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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2019| 09:40AM / Thursday, October 10, 2019 | |
 Trick-or-treaters around Berkshire County and beyond will be donning costumes and ringing doorbells in anticipation of treats on Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2010. Remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your neighborhood.
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours on Halloween, unless otherwise noted. Those towns that are crossed out have not been confirmed so check back. The towns with the asterisks are the same times every year. If you don't see your town listed and you know the hours, let us know at info@iberkshires.com. There are also plenty of other fun holiday-related events happening in the Berkshires, too!
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Valley Flyer Connecting Springfield Region to New York City| 06:05PM / Tuesday, October 08, 2019 | |
 Enjoyed the opportunity over the weekend to join federal, state and local partners to celebrate the launch of Valley Flyer service, which will strengthen western Massachusetts' transportation network along the Knowledge Corridor.
📰 via @WWLP22News: https://t.co/cuLvvKEk74 pic.twitter.com/8dxkJi0DOZ — Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) October 7, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — State officials on Saturday highlighted the Valley Flyer rail pilot that began service on Aug. 30 and will allow daily connections to New York City for the first time in 50 years. Gov. Charlie Baker, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Amtrak officials and community members 0 Comments
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It's Not Too Soon for End-of-Year Financial MovesSubmitted by Edward Jones,
11:22AM / Tuesday, October 08, 2019 | |
 We've still got a couple of months until 2019 draws to a close, but it's not too early to make some end-of-the-year financial moves. In fact, it may be a good idea to take some of these steps sooner rather than later.
Here are a few suggestions:
* Boost your 401(k) contributions. Like many people, you might not usually contribute the maximum amount to your 401(k), which, in 2019 is $19,000, or $25,000 if you're 50 or older. Ask your employer if you can increase your 401(k) contributions in 2019, and if you receive a bonus before the year ends, you may be able to use that toward your 401(k), too.
* Add to your IRA. You have until April 15, 2020, to contribute to your IRA for
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Williams College Wants to Hear From You | 04:41AM / Tuesday, October 08, 2019 | |
 Williams College invites its neighbors to think out loud about ways that Williams and its students, faculty, and staff might become more fully and effectively engaged in the local community—and beyond. Williams will host the following open forums to provide an opportunity for community voices to be heard and to contribute to shaping Williams' future: * Thursday, Oct.17, 5-6:30 p.m., The Green, 85 Main St., North Adams * Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 -7:30 p.m., Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School St., Williamstown * Thursday, Oct.24, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St., Pittsfield. All are welcome; there is no need to RSVP. For more information, visit the website. 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Prepares to Open Community Empowerment CenterBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:51AM / Monday, October 07, 2019 | |
Nancy Gomez tells her story with the help of Gloria Escobar, standing. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The newly renovated Greylock Federal Credit Union on Kellogg Street will be offering more than just banking services. The site will house a new Community Empowerment Center offering free counseling to help residents in determining their financial futures. The branch is set to open within a couple weeks but U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and CDFI Director Jodie Harris were invited to the facility last week to learn about what the CEC will mean for the area's underserved and underbanked communities. "I hope you can hear how we're here for the whole community. 0 Comments
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Markey Says He'll Keep Fighting for Progressive ValuesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:25AM / Monday, October 07, 2019 | |
State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, left, Mayor Thomas Bernard and Mayor Linda Tyer come out in support of Senator Markey. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state's junior senator pledged on Saturday to stand with the Berkshires for another six years — if they continue to stand by him. U.S. Sen. Edwardy Markey had announced last year that he would be running for a second term representing the Bay State. His stop at Dottie's Coffee Lounge on Saturday morning hosted by the Berkshire Brigades follows a similar visit a few weeks ago by U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III — the day after he declared his intent to primary Markey. "I'm going to fight 0 Comments
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