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BUSINESS MONDAY: One mile at a time Many groups are working together for better transportation options in and to the Berkshires. It’s no secret that it can be challenging to get to, and around, the Berkshires. If you don’t own a car, getting from Point A to Point B can be time-consuming. Agencies like Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and local Councils on Aging help plug some of these gaps, but the region’s size and geography continue to present obstacles. Transportation into and out of the Berkshires is even more lacking. The reg...

Editorial: More train service? They think they can Published: 7/1/2016 6:01:30 PM When it comes to passenger rail serving Greenfield and points south, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments is taking on the persona of the Little Engine that Could. We’re thankful that the COG is keeping the plans for expanded passenger train service on some kind of track. Otherwise, the Amtrak Montrealer, with its once-a-day service up and down the Pioneer Valley, might be the only rail travel stopping in Greenfield and Northampton. Admittedly, getting more daily passenger trains running to Springfield...

In the media E-commerce boom has property bankers eyeing warehouses Data centres, hospitals and build-to-rent apartment blocks are the beacons of hope for institutional investors in real estate in 2021 after the sector's traditional trophy assets – major malls and big city offices – lost some of their lustre through the disruption of last year (14 January 2021).  More... The solar panel 'fire season' is getting more intense in Australia A recent report rated Australia as one of the cheapest per kilowatt for solar PV, but it questioned our safety standards. Poor-quality solar rooftop comp...