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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Appoints Three New Board Members| 11:53AM / Friday, January 17, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Farmer and local agricultural leader Meg Bantle, community volunteer and farm business co-founder Mimi Beaven, and former BAV interim executive director Glenn Bergman were elected at the Board’s Annual Meeting in December 2024. "We are thrilled to welcome these new members to our Board. BAV continues to work hard to expand its Board to reflect the community and geography we serve. These individuals bring new skills and experiences that will enhance the effectiveness of our work in the Berkshire-Taconic region," 0 Comments
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Holiday Hours: Martin Luther King Jr. Day| 10:58AM / Friday, January 17, 2025 | |
The Rev. King waves to the hundreds of thousands gathered on the Washington Mall in 1963 when he gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated Monday, Jan. 20. It is a federal holiday to commemorate the birthday of the civil rights activist born Jan. 15, 1929. It is observed on the third Monday in January.
King, a Baptist minister, led the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s by espousing nonviolent protest. His best-known address, the "I Have a Dream" speech, was given in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to a crowd of 250,000 who participated in the March on Washington. The 1964 Nobel Prize winner was
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Grant Supports Memoir Writing Workshop at Monterey Library| 08:20AM / Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area has awarded a $2,500 grant to The Friends of Monterey Public Library to host a memoir writing workshop facilitated by professional storyteller and teaching artist Mary Jo Maichack. The four-part workshop, titled Presenting the Past: Berkshire Memoirs of Work, will be held at the library on Thursdays—January 23, 30, February 6, and 13—from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The sessions are free and open to adults of all writing levels, with no registration required. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for the 10:30 a.m. start time. Attendees may join one or more sessions, with the program 0 Comments
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Triplex Cinema Hosts Screenings of 'Selma' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.| 11:36AM / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with special programming centered around Ava DuVernay's Academy Award-winning film "Selma." On Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 AM, the cinema will host a free community screening of Selma, followed by a discussion with Shirley Edgerton, a local activist and member of the Berkshire County NAACP Executive Committee. Tickets for this event can be reserved at thetriplex.org. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Triplex will hold a private screening for 8th-grade students from area schools, including W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School and Berkshire Country Day School. Students will also participate 0 Comments
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Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball| 08:04AM / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Memorial Hall will host its 2025 Celestial Ball on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event marks the conclusion of the hall’s annual fundraising campaign. Guests are invited to dress in glitter and sequins and enjoy music by DJ BFG, tarot readings, face painting, and refreshments. Tickets range from $25 to $125. The Dewey Hall Concierge Experience Auction, which opens online January 15, will close during the event. Event link on Dewey Hall Website: https://www.deweyhall.org/event/celestial-ball-2025 Ticket
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CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'| 01:00PM / Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) Berkshires Size-Inclusive Care team will host a free Zoom book discussion on "Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating" by Christy Harrison. The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m. The book, described as a critique of diet culture, examines the impacts of weight stigma, weight cycling, and the challenges of achieving lasting change through diets. Annie Schwartz, nutritionist and co-coordinator of CHP's Size-Inclusive Care initiative, noted the timeliness of the discussion amidst ongoing debates about diet culture and 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Arts Market Showcases Local Artisans and Food| 12:26PM / Monday, January 13, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) will host its winter event at Saint James Place, offering a curated selection of handmade products from local and regional artisans. Each month, the market features a rotating lineup of 16 artists, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience that supports the local artist community. Visitors can also enjoy food offerings from Great Cape Baking Company and Ayakito Japanese Kitchen. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. 0 Comments
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Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter Hike| 08:27AM / Monday, January 13, 2025 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum invites the community to a guided winter hike on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. Participants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings. The hike will cover 1-2 miles and last approximately 1-2 hours, depending on conditions. If snow is present, attendees should bring snowshoes and poles, dress in layers, and carry water and a snack. In the absence of snow, it will be a traditional hike, so appropriate footwear is required. The hike will be postponed if severe weather is forecast, and space is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting| 07:00AM / Monday, January 13, 2025 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4. The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. 0 Comments
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Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home| 08:03AM / Saturday, January 11, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse announced the recent purchase of an historic mill building in downtown Housatonic to serve as the organization's future, permanent home. Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several donors. "Berkshire Pulse was founded with the core belief that dance and the creative arts can profoundly enrich peoples' lives—and that everyone should have direct access to the arts, regardless of their age, abilities, or life circumstances. Our community in Housatonic has been incredibly supportive of this mission since we first 0 Comments
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Guest Column: A Thank You to Marcy's SearchersBy Brad Fitzgerald, Guest Column
07:00PM / Friday, January 10, 2025 | |
 Dear Berkshire Community,
It's now been four weeks since we were made to realize the palpable community spirit very much thriving throughout our larger community.
A picture of the recovered Marcy from her lost-and-found posting on Facebook. In early December you might recall the powerful three-day snowstorm and below-freezing conditions that hit the region stronger than most in recent memory. As a lover of winter and snow that first morning I took pictures and sent them to family who I hoped would see some snow when they came for Christmas.
We happen to live only a few houses away from Bullard Woods so as with most days I planned to take my two dogs for a walk in the
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Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses| 01:32PM / Thursday, January 09, 2025 | |
A screenshot of the West Stockbridge tree from its lighting in December. WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree on Saturday. Carolyn Valli, CEO of Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, will light the tree in New York City for the final time on Saturday. That's because the lumber from the 74-foot tall spruce will donated to the nonprofit. "We are so proud to be the recipient of the milled lumber from this year's tree," Central Berkshire Habitat posted on its Facebook page. "We are also thankful to the 0 Comments
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