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A successful yard sale involves hours of preparation and plenty of hard work. If you're ready to take advantage of warmer weather and the opportunity to declutter, consider these tips for having a successful sale.
Dr. Mark Pettus, who served as director of wellness, population health, and community care at Berkshire Health Systems, was recently named the first chief medical officer of Preventia, a virtual-first lifestyle-based technology platform in Indianapolis.
Cam Stockton has been promoted to program director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires in Pittsfield.
We may have plateaued on the inflation front, which could give the markets a needed boost higher. That would put us on the final climb of the "W” trend.
George Donnelly, a highly experienced and respected professional, has purchased the publication Massnonprofit News from former owner Peter Lowy.
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Berkshire Bank is planning to sell the historic Berkshire County Savings Bank building at the corner of North Street and Park Square and consolidate two downtown Pittsfield branches at 66 West St.
Greylock Federal Credit Union provided $4.5 million in affordable loans to members last year, which helped keep people from falling victim to predatory lenders, the institution says.
The regional restaurant chain 110 Grill has won licenses from the Lenox Select Board and hopes to open by December next to the new Kohl's store in The Center at Lenox.
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Berkshire Bank to sell historic North Street building in Pittsfield, a bank address since 1846
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Gathered in the woods, emergency response units hold mass casualty incident drill at Garnet Peak
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Nicole 'Nikki' Dimitropolis originally wanted to be a nurse. But she found it more rewarding helping people as a hairstylist
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Nine Berkshire cultural venues receive state funding
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Price for gallon of gas increases by 11 cents in Berkshires
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Single-family home sales in the Berkshires dropped 19.5 percent in April on a year-over-year basis, according to the Warren Group of Peabody, which tracks state real estate transactions.
Barrington Stage Company's Artistic Director Julianne Boyd received the 2022 Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown Person of the Year Award from Downtown Pittsfield Inc. at the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday.
Bryan Beauregard, a sales manager at the Johnson Dealerships in Pittsfield, describes what selling motor vehicles is about, why he likes it so much, and how the internet has changed the way people buy cars now.
People tend to spend more when stocks and housing prices continue to climb because they feel wealthier and become more optimistic. It is one of the reasons why in the U.S., consumer spending continues to remain robust — until recently.
Berkshire Bank will be hosting its annual Xtraordinary Day (X-Day) activities on June 8. Three events are scheduled in the Berkshires.
Lara Tupper, of Swift Ink Stories, a writing platform for creative expression, will hold a free sample workshop for managers, “Expressive Writing: Reducing Stress in the Workplace”, at noon June 1 on Zoom.
Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires has earned a 2022 gold rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Quality Standards Program. VIM also received a gold rating from the NAFC last year.
Robert Fraser, the president and CEO of MountainOne Bank, was elected treasurer of the Massachusetts Bankers Association recently at the organization’s annual meeting.
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Executive Spotlight
PITTSFIELD — In just seven years, Ryan Salame has gone from working in restaurants to owning them.
PITTSFIELD — Jane Winn grew up in Pittsfield in a house that bordered a less than clean Housatonic River when General Electric was in its heyday during the 1960s.
Willard "Chip" Hodgkins III has found that the traditional form of broadcasting still pays off as president of WBRK-AM and FM in Pittsfield, the Berkshire's only remaining locally owned radio station.
Chris Kapiloff runs the Pittsfield operations of LTI Smart Glass, which makes cutting-edge laminated glass products for several industries. He also is the founder of School Guard Glass, whose company provides enhanced safety features for educational institutions.
Money
The Federal Reserve has raised its rate twice in 2022 and has said additional bumps are likely. These changes are designed to wrestle inflation down to manageable levels, but they…
Two years ago, federal student loan borrowers enjoyed the lowest interest rates ever on their loans. This fall, rates for undergraduate borrowers will be nearly double what they were in…
There are banks that want to give you more than $100 to open a new account. The catch? You might need to make a minimum deposit. Or receive a direct…
Inflation is up, the stock market is down, and I bonds have suddenly come into vogue due to an unprecedented interest rate of 9.62%. But while I bonds can help…
The 15/3 credit card payment hack has no merit for improving your credit scores.
When it comes to spending power, inflation means that things cost more and that your money becomes less valuable. When a period of high inflation hits — like right now…
The Federal Reserve yanked a short-term interest rate higher this week, making it more expensive to borrow money to buy a home or fix it up.All in the name of slowing inflation.
You sat through the interviews, you picked the perfect “worst quality” to highlight, and you psyched yourself up enough to ask for what you deserve. Congratulations, you got the job!…
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Out of Hand was meant to be a summer project: a place for two young artists and Great Barrington natives, Katherine Shanahan and Robert Wincuinas, to sell their work. Katherine, freshly graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts with a BFA in weaving and textile desig…
Lifestyle
Between rising gas and car-repair prices, it’s an expensive time to be a driver. And car insurance is no exception. But while you can’t control problems like labor shortages and supply chain issues, there are steps you can take to lower your insurance bill.
Being in debt feels like you’re always a step behind. It doesn’t help that debt is spoken about as something that’s your fault — too much online shopping, or too…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have quickly adopted remote working and transitioned to new technologies, such as contactless payments and online ordering. Unfortunately, these adjustments have…
With the cost of everything rising faster and faster, it can be hard to build a reliable travel budget. Will gas prices rise or fall by the summer? And will…
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Things to do this week in Berkshire County
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
A tribute to those we have lost, December 2021 - February 2022.
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2021
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers.
