Advice from Salisbury Bank on protection against hacking
Salisbury, Conn. — After seeing headlines in the past year about mega-businesses being hacked, small- to medium-sized businesses may feel as if they’re too small for cyber criminals to bother with. Smaller businesses, as well as local governments and boards, are being actively targeted for hacking because they have cash and other valuable assets, electronic transfer capabilities, and lack basic computer security controls.
Salisbury Bank is committed to helping businesses learn about and protect against corporate account takeover. An online article is available to help those interested learn more.
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Carr Hardware recognizes veterans
Pittsfield — Patrons of Carr Hardware may notice that flags, patriotic displays, and decorations aren’t the only ways veterans are being recognized. They may notice a parking space marked with a red star and a sign that says “Veterans Parking Only.” In an effort to show veterans how much they are appreciated, Carr Hardware has designated parking spaces to its veteran customers at all four of its locations, in Pittsfield, North Adams, Great Barrington, and Lee.
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Beacon Cinema drops 3D surcharge for November
Pittsfield — The Beacon Cinema has announced that it will eliminate the $3 surcharge on all 3D films for the month of November in celebration of its sixth anniversary. The promotion will start with “The Peanuts Movie” on Friday, November 6 and continue through Monday, November 30, including Thanksgiving weekend and the opening of “The Good Dinosaur.”
Beacon ticket prices for November 6-30 are as follows:
Adult Evening: $10.00
Adult Matinee: $8.00
Child (12 and under): $7.50 anytime
Senior (62 and over): $7.50 anytime
Super Tuesday: $6.00 all day
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