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Letter: Rep. Davis Asks for Support Passing 'Upskirting' BillLetter to the Editor,
01:27PM / Monday, May 05, 2025 | |
To the Editor: A recent incident at Williams College — where a student allegedly hid a camera in a fitness center restroom and secretly recorded 18 people — reveals a troubling gap in Massachusetts law. This isn't the first time we've seen this. In 2014, a man placed a hidden phone in a public bathroom in Dalton and recorded both adults and children. While some charges eventually stood, the state's highest court made it clear: the law was too vague and needed to be fixed. The core problem? Secretly filming a nude child in a bathroom is only a misdemeanor, while filming under a child's clothing in public is a felony. That inconsistency leaves 0 Comments
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West Stockbridge Lane and Ramp Closures for Bridge and Guardrail Work| 04:07PM / Saturday, May 03, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced lane and ramp closures on Interstate 90 (I-90) in West Stockbridge for bridge and guardrail work scheduled from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9, 2025. Daytime lane closures for bridge painting will occur on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Nighttime lane closures for guardrail installation will be in place on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 2.5 to mile marker 4.0 each night from Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 8, concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9. As part of the nighttime guardrail work, the I-90 0 Comments
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GE Plans for PCB Removal Gets OK| 03:46PM / Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | |
BOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved, with several conditions, the General Electric Company's Revised On-Site and Off-Site Transportation and Disposal Plan. GE's revised plan maximizes the use of rail and hydraulic pumping for the transport of sediments and soils in and along the Housatonic River that are contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. Approximately 75 percent to 80 percent of the material to be removed from the river will be transported hydraulically without the need for any trucks. Approximately 17 percent of the material can be transported by rail (combined with trucking). As little as approximately 5 percent of the material 0 Comments
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Triplex Cinema and Great Barrington Libraries Announce "Banned Books on Film" Series| 11:15AM / Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema and the Great Barrington Public Libraries have announced a new film series titled "Banned Books on Film." The series will commence on Saturday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. with a screening of Francois Truffaut’s 1966 film "Fahrenheit 451", an adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s 1953 dystopian novel. A discussion will follow the screening. Tickets are available for purchase at www.thetriplex.com. The Great Barrington Friends of the Library is sponsoring the series, and copies of Bradbury's novel are available for borrowing at Mason Library. "Fahrenheit 451" stars Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack.
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Berkshire Bach Society Presents Peter Sykes in Organ Masters Series Finale| 08:07AM / Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society will conclude its Organ Masters series with a recital by Peter Sykes on the Roosevelt Organ at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington on Saturday, May 3, at 4 p.m. This performance is the second of two recitals on historic instruments. Terrill McDade, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bach Society, stated that the Organ Masters series aims to highlight organ music, organists, and significant instruments in the region. The program will feature settings of the Lord’s Prayer by composers who influenced Bach and those who followed him, including Samuel Scheidt, Bach’s teacher Georg 0 Comments
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2025 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Honorees Chosen| 01:37PM / Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, has announced the names of 7 honorees receiving recognition at the 8th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on May 20. The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector. A panel of 22 judges from the business and nonprofit sectors deliberated via Zoom to choose honorees in each of 7 categories from among 50 nominations. The honorees are: Board Leadership: Cynthia Farr Brown/Berkshire County Historical Society Executive Leadership: Melissa Canavan/Berkshire Immigrant 0 Comments
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Greylock Federal Promotes Branch Manager at Great Barrington branch| 01:15PM / Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Brianna Lison to branch manager of its Great Barrington branch. "I am thrilled about Brianna’s promotion to branch manager of our Great Barrington location. Since joining Greylock six years ago, Brianna has consistently demonstrated a passion for excellent member service and a commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise of the credit union industry," said Jennifer O’Neil, Vice President, Market Manager. "In this new phase of her career, I know Brianna will continue to serve all of our members with intentionality, care and thoughtfulness." In her role, 0 Comments
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Bard College Alum to Speak at Simon's Rock Final Commencement| 06:16PM / Saturday, April 26, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Chloe Demrovsky, class of 2001, will address graduates at the 56th commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held on the Blodgett Lawn. Additional seating will be available in the McConnell Theater. The event will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Seating will be on a first-come basis. More information here. Demrovsky is an experienced executive leader with a career advising Fortune 100 companies, startups, consortia, and government on all aspects of emergency management. Recognized for her forward-thinking approach, she leverages present market 0 Comments
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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Hosts Get on Board| 04:33PM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — April is Volunteer Month and the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is hosting a "Get on Board" event in partnership with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Get on Board takes place on Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Co. The purpose of this coffee networking event is to connect nonprofits to community members who want to use their time, talent and treasure to serve on a nonprofit board. The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires also provides a personal matching service to help strengthen nonprofit boards. Both nonprofits and community members 0 Comments
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Berkshire Arts Organizations Gets a Boost from State Funding| 08:15AM / Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mass Cultural Council has announced $3.57 million in grants for 57 performing arts centers across Massachusetts. The announcement was made today at The Guthrie Center. "Performing arts centers serve as cornerstones of our communities, fostering creativity, connection, and economic vitality," said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "These organizations offer access to transformative artistic experiences, and these awards help ensure that they're able to continually and successfully draw and book touring artists for their audiences to see and enjoy." The grants are part of the Fiscal 0 Comments
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Berkshire Bounty Fundraiser Responds to Community Need| 11:10AM / Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign from April 22 through April 29 to raise funds to address growing community need regarding food insecurity. "Like many nonprofits in our community, Berkshire Bounty has been affected by cuts and fluctuations in federal funding," said Morgan Ovitsky, Executive Director of Berkshire Bounty. "We're also closely watching potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP]. If enacted, the most vulnerable Berkshire County residents will be heavily impacted." "Spring Into Action" will raise $75,000 0 Comments
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Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at Mahaiwe| 08:00AM / Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGRTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington will host American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. Renowned for their fusion of traditional country, bluegrass, old-time string music, and folk, Old Crow Medicine Show has earned acclaim with hits like "Wagon Wheel" and a career spanning over two decades. The Grammy-winning band, inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, is celebrated for electrifying live performances and their influence on American music, stated a press release. Tickets range from $75 to $115, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Tickets can be purchased at
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