Pittsfield: G.E. Superfund Site Cleanup

by | Feb 2, 2010 | News

The year 2010 may well be a significantly cleaner one for the city of Pittsfield. The decade-long process of cleaning up the former site of General Electric's shuttered plant and its surrounding area was initially mandated by a consent decree from a U.S. district...
Valley Rail: Cash for Clickity-Clackers

Valley Rail: Cash for Clickity-Clackers

by | Feb 2, 2010 | News

Train service will return to towns along the Connecticut River in Massachusetts within the next two years, along with three new station stops: one new and two renovated. Last week, President Obama announced $8 billion dollars in federal stimulus grants for high-speed...
New Hampshire: Howl

New Hampshire: Howl

by | Feb 2, 2010 | News

The New Hampshire state bird is the purple finch. The official state flower is the purple lilac. Last week, the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development announced the designation of the state's first official T-shirt, "Three Wolf Moon," a garment...
CD Shorts

CD Shorts

by | Feb 2, 2010 | Music

Primate FiascoWheels on the Bus(independent) Delicate listeners, be warned. On the Fiasco’s recent supposed children’s album, there should be a neon-bright sticker warning of the many instances of naked tuba playing on the album. I couldn’t say...
Musical Alchemy

Musical Alchemy

by | Feb 2, 2010 | Music

To many the practice of alchemy is merely the misguided medieval attempt to turn base metals into gold. Today it’s recognized as both a form of philosophy and as the forerunner of modern inorganic chemistry. However, many remain unaware of this alternative...