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@theMarket: Markets Held Hostage by Trade & MachinesBy Bill Schmick,
03:19PM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 If it were not for computer-driven trading, it might actually be funny. Financial markets are careening up and down on a daily basis based on the next tweet or comment from the Trump administration or its counterparts in China. We could see more of the same next week. Rhyme or reason has truly left the station. Day by day, the trade war of words is accelerating. This week, the U.S. banned China's largest technology company, Huawei, from doing business with American companies. The president accused the company of espionage. The Chinese responded by threatening to drop trade negotiations. Markets collapsed, led by semi-conductor and technology stocks. A day later, the 0 Comments
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'John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum': How Can I Kill Thee? Let me Count the WaysBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
01:27PM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 There are two things in this world that really confound me. Nope, it's not wondering what the secret of life is. I've got that figured. It's to get a Ferrari. And it isn't how many angels can you fit on the head of a pin, either. Fifty-six, I reckon, same as DiMaggio's hitting streak. No, the first of my dual quandary is, how anyone in America isn't repulsed by the administration currently besmirching the sanctity of democracy down in Foggy Bottom? The second dilemma that really has me scratching my head is why on Earth someone would want to see director Chad Stahelski's "John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum?" I concur with Hesh 0 Comments
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Greylock Names New Senior Vice President| 12:00PM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union has promoted Rebecca Riordan to senior vice president, human resources.
"Rebecca's positive impact on our organization and culture is undeniable," President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Bissell said. "She has proven to be a transformational leader who brings her boundless expertise, energy and joy to Greylock employees every day. She understands that hiring, training and developing the best employees is the key to Greylock's continued success."
Riordan joined Greylock in 2017 as the vice president of human resources, where she continues to direct all HR and training functions of Greylock's
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BFAIR Hires Director of ABI/MFP, Director of Homecare Services| 11:48AM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Family and Individual Resources has hired people to fill two key agency vacancies; sirector of Acquired Brain Injury/Moving Forward Plan (ABI/MFP) and director of Homecare Services.
Both positions are filled by veterans in the human services industry with more than 20 years of experience in the field. The first was filled by an internal promotion of Deanna Davila and the second was filled by Tim Brelsford, who came from Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth.
Davila holds a bachelor's degree in human services and joined BFAIR in April 2017 as a house manager in Northampton in the Acquired Brain Injury program. She assisted in opening a new
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Big Y's Real Estate and Development Group Names Senior Manager| 11:36AM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y Foods has announced the appointment of Colin M. D'Amour as a senior manager of procurement within Big Y's Real Estate and Development team.
In this role, he is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing and equipment buying for the company's 80 plus locations. As part of their Real Estate Committee, he is involved in evaluating viable expansion opportunities across all operating formats, including Big Y World Class Markets, Fresh Acres, Table & Vine and Big Y Express divisions. He is also project manager for the expansion of Big Y's Distribution Center current expansion project.
In addition, he oversees multiple programs and
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North Adams Airport Administration Building Still on Schedule By Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
02:33AM / Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The new administrative building at Harriman & West Airport is on schedule for an August completion. "Things are moving along very well," Peter Enzien of Stantec Consulting Services told the Airport Commission on Tuesday. The vacant medical building that sat just off Route 2 on airport land was relocated to become the terminal after funding gaps prevented the city from building a planned $4.5 million structure. The commission in conjunction with the city came up with a new plan in which they would move the building to a more suitable location, renovate it and use it as the new administrative building for $3.6 million. The 0 Comments
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North Adams Hazard & Preparedness Plans Being Presented| 06:38PM / Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council will be presented with the city's Hazard Mitigation and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness plans on Tuesday. A public listening and viewing session will be held at 7 p.m. before the council meeting in the City Hall lobby. Administrative Officer Michael Canales and Caroline Massa, senior planner with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, will present plans at the public session and later to the City Council. These presentations will offer an overview of progress to date and present outline of next steps in the process, and invite public and council comments to ensure these plans are complete, accurate, and 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Don't Take Loans From Your Tax-Deferred AccountsBy Bill Schmick,
04:49PM / Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
 It sounds too good to be true. Why borrow from a bank when you can take a loan out from your 401(k) or 403(b) and pay yourself back in both interest and principal? If that sounds like a great deal, it's not. Money purchase plans, profit-sharing plans, 457(b) plans and both 401(k) and 403(b) plans may offer loans, but IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs do not. The IRS does have some restrictions on the borrowing. It limits how much you can borrow at any one time. In general, you are limited to the smaller of 50 percent of your vested account balance, or $50,000. However, there is one exception (hardship) that allows you to borrow up to $10,000 even if it exceeds 50 percent of the 0 Comments
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North Adams ZBA Approval Paves Way for Quinn Building RestorationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
02:37AM / Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
An elevation of what the front of the HiLo will look like when completed. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Plans for the redevelopment of the former Quinn's Paint & Wallpaper building are moving forward after the Zoning Board of Appeals signed off on reviving the structure's past use. Most recently the Crystal Hard Hat Saloon and then two short-lived ventures as an antiques shop and "dog museum," the 1886 building is being revived as a music venue, apartments and offices. Very Good Properties LLC, which purchased the building last year, was approved for its music venue and office plans by the Planning Board last month; a special permit was 4 Comments
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Clarksburg Town Administrator Submits ResignationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
01:23AM / Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Town Administrator Carl McKinney abruptly quit on Monday, citing the town's failure to abide by his contract. "The Select Board refused to recognize the validity of my employment contract with the town, and their refusal to abide by the duly negotiated terms and conditions of my contract therein," McKinney wrote in an email to iBerkshires on Wednesday. Select Board Chairman Ronald Boucher on Tuesday night explained McKinney's absence from the debt-exclusion vote information session by saying he had resigned. "I just wanted to take a minute to thank him for his time on the Select Board in this time is town manager 3 Comments
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Long Island's Nine Days Performing at Drury HighBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
06:33PM / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | |
Nine Days is probably best known for their 2000 hit single "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)." NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nine Days, writers of the hit song "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)," will be performing at Drury High School on Thursday night. The Drury Performing Arts Management class will bring Nine Days to the stage in a completely student-driven production that Nine Days lead singer John Hampson said is an exciting change of pace for the group. "We will play some small clubs, small theaters, amphitheaters, casinos, you name it," Hampson said in an email exchange. "We basically pick and choose the gigs that we all want to do. This 0 Comments
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Memorial Day Events 2019By Staff Reports,
05:00PM / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | |
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The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the former Adams Memorial Building and conclude with the traditional ceremony at the Maple Street Cemetery. The usual route will be followed: Columbia Street to Hoosac Street, Hoosac Street to Summer Street, Center Street to Park Street. This is the parade's centennial. The American Legion Post 160 Honor Guard will participate. Music will be provided by the Hoosac Valley High School band and the Berkshire Highlanders. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Adams Fire Station. Adams American Legion Post 160 will make its 87th pilgrimage to the Mount Greylock Veterans Memorial on Sunday May 26, 9 a.m. There will be
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