Great Barrington, Mass. – July 25, 2019 – Do you ever wish you could borrow a digital video camera –without having to buy it? How about a podcasting kit? A tapestry loom, a glue gun or a sewing machine? Want to learn jewelry making, woodworking or make some candles for the holidays? Soon, you can: a new “Library of Things” … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. – July 24 – Fairview Commons has been recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through … Read More

Chester, Mass. – July 18 – William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the company has listed a 19th-century compound formerly owned by the founder of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The estate is listed for $685,000 and is represented by Great Barrington/Lenox agent Stephanie McNair. Ted Shawn lived on the property in the 1930s during which he founded what would … Read More

Great Barrington, MA – After conducting an 8-month-long, nationwide search for a new General Manager, the Board of Directors of Berkshire Food Co-op is pleased to welcome Troy Bond to helm the newly expanded cooperative grocery store. “We are thrilled to welcome Troy to the Berkshires to lead our Co-op as we grow into our new store. He brings not … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. – July 11, 2019 – Two-thirds of a mile of downtown streets fixed and paved. Drainage improved. Nearly a mile of sidewalks repaired and improved. New trees and decorative street lighting installed. Improved handicapped access, an improved public parking lot. Fresh line painting. Now, after a $2.1 million state investment and four months of steady construction, the … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. — July 15, 2019 — Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School Board of Directors and Council of Teachers announced today that the school’s official name will become Berkshire Waldorf School as of September 1. “Since the school’s founding in 1971, dedicated teachers, trustees, administrators, staff and families have worked faithfully to nurture and grow this school,” commented Board … Read More

For people working in the marble halls of the Massachusetts State House, the Berkshires sometimes seems like the Wild West – no air conditioning, no mass transit, and plenty of folks who will defend their way of life ’til the last breath. On Tuesday, July 16, several Massachusetts government dignitaries and their staffers will head west for a day of … Read More

North Adams, MA – July 9 – Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Inc. (BFAIR), purchased the Bottle and Can Redemption Center at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams, MA. The Center was acquired from David Moresi of Moresi & Associates. “BFAIR has a great relationship with Mr. Moresi. We have been working together for several years managing the customer service … Read More

Pittsfield, Mass. – July 9 – Berkshire Community College (BCC) will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit between October 20 – 23, 2019, by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass – July 1 – Fairview Hospital will offer a free community health education as part of its Summer Health Literacy Program on the topic of “Your Health File: Organization Information to Help You Take Charge,” on Tuesday, July 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the Ground Floor Conference Room, Fairview Hospital at 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington. The … Read More