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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Sarah’s Cheesecakes & Cafe in Pittsfield

The small family-owned and -operated operation is celebrating its 20th anniversary—and looking forward to many more years to come.

News Brief: RMV cautions customers to be aware of unofficial third-party websites

Any information on these third-party websites may not be accurate, and any details or payments that customers submit may not be secure.

Bits & Bytes: Shakespeare book launch; #ArtWeekAtHome; Mother’s Day video series; virtual staged reading

The reimagined format replaces the original ArtWeek, which would have featured almost 800 creative events in over 170 communities across the state, including many free events for families, children, residents and visitors.

Shays’ Rebellion: How it impacted Berkshire County, changed history

In these coronavirus times, perhaps we can take comfort in knowing that the people of Berkshire County have lived through other tumultuous times, and survived and prospered.

Baker forms board to plan reopening; extends closures, stay-at-home advisory to May 18

Boston -- Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the extension of the state’s stay-at-home advisory and the closure of all nonessential businesses to Monday, May...

TV in the time of coronavirus

CoronaTime offers the opportunity to appreciate the best of the great work our actors and writers and directors and editors and all the vital members of the crew bring to life.

Gov. Baker cancels school for rest of year, extends childcare program closures

Governor Baker also signed legislation into law to protect homeowners and tenants from eviction and foreclosure.

With more than 130 events canceled, BSO announces cuts in staff and salaries; Tanglewood season up in the air

Decisions about this year’s Boston Pops fireworks spectacular and the 2020 Tanglewood season will be made "over the next several weeks" as orchestra officials continue to monitor the recommendations of health authorities.

Boston Pops: Cancellations and silver linings

At a moment of considerable gloom, the BSO essentially made its own silver lining - transforming bad news into good and gladdening the hearts of a few thousand surprised Bostonians. It's something the BSO is really good at.

Tanglewood Festival Chorus celebrates 50th

Fortunately, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra are still planning something special for this occasion.

Coronavirus chronicles: From Taipei to Boston

All it took was a day back in America to see how hopeless avoiding an outbreak is here, given the money-making ethos of every business, the lax response by the government at every level (despite lots of talk) and the general idiocy of some of the people who live here.

Baker extends nonessential business closures, ban on gatherings of more than 10 to May 4

Businesses and organizations not on the list of essential services are encouraged to continue operations through remote means that do not require workers, customers, or the public to enter or appear at the brick-and-mortar premises closed by the order.

Gov. Baker to travelers: Stay away, or self-quarantine after you arrive

Beginning Friday, March 27, all travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.

News Brief: RMV to strictly enforce no walk-in policy

Any customer who makes an appointment will be sent a confirmation email that they should be prepared to show on arrival at their designated time at a specific service center.

Gov. Baker extends school and non-emergency child care closings to May 4

The Baker-Polito administration announced steps to keep vulnerable families in their homes, preserve the health and safety of low-income renters and homeowners, and prevent homelessness due to reduced or lost income.

14-day quarantine urged for GB second homeowners and renters coming from high-risk COVID-19 regions

"We​'​​re​ concerned for the health of all of our town residents, whether they live here full-time, on weekends or for the summer." - town manager Mark Pruhenski

Business Briefs: Restaurant listings; gift cards for local businesses; COVID-19 strains nonprofits

The results from the survey underscored the enormity of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on nonprofits’ essential operations, programs and services.
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