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Landing at Laurel Lake Celebrates RenovationsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:38PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
The stovetops were removed from some of the kitchenettes as safety measures. LEE, Mass. — The Landing at Laurel Lake has made renovations to its assisted living building to better help residents continue living with some independence. Some of the changes include carpet removal, shifting tubs to walk-ins, and taking out some stovetops. The Landing hosted an open house last Thursday for the community to come in and see the renovations. "It's really bringing people in to see the renovations so they know that we have something really cool in our community," said Executive Director Matthew Pinto, a dementia specialist who was hired about 0 Comments
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West Stockbridge to Host Housing Issues Forums| 10:43AM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announce that the West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust is in the process of developing a strategic plan to address the housing needs of West Stockbridge. This plan aims to create an updated, in-depth assessment of current and future housing needs and strategies to address those needs. The West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust and BRPC invites the public to discuss the current state of housing in West Stockbridge and help identify potential strategies for addressing housing challenges through a series of Housing Issues Forums. The dates and locations of these forums are as 0 Comments
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Berkshire Green Drinks to Discuss Glyphosate and Soil Health| 08:29AM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Green Drinks will host an event discussing the relationship between glyphosate and soil health on Wednesday, April 9. The event will feature Rubén Parrilla, a soil scientist with the Massachusetts Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA/Mass). The event will be a hybrid event, taking place online via Zoom and in person at Race Brook Lodge, located at 864 S Undermountain Rd, in Sheffield. The in-person social gathering will begin around 5:15 PM, with the presentation and Zoom meeting starting at 6:00 PM. The presentation will explore the effects of glyphosate on soil health, microbial communities, water 0 Comments
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Berkshire Bach Society to Present 'Dido and Aeneas'| 03:36PM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) will present a concert performance of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" on April 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. The performance will feature professional soloists, chorus, and orchestra, under the direction of choral conductor James Bagwell. According to Terrill McDade, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bach Society, Henry Purcell wrote "Dido and Aeneas" in the mid-1680's. It is based on Book IV of Virgil's "Aeneid," which recounts the story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, Hero of Troy. The piece includes Dido's 0 Comments
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Organ Master Series Features Roosevelt Organ| 08:02AM / Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society continues its Organ Masters series with a performance by renowned organist Peter Sykes on Saturday, April 5, at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The recital will feature the 1883 Roosevelt Organ, a masterpiece of American organ history. The program will include a selection of works by Bach and other composers, highlighting the power and expressiveness of the Roosevelt Organ, the largest instrument built by the innovative organ builder Hilborne Roosevelt. Installed in 1883, this organ remains one of the most significant surviving examples of Roosevelt’s work, showcasing his groundbreaking use of electricity in organ
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Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at Mahaiwe | 08:00AM / Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington has announced jazz virtuoso Paquito D’Rivera will perform on Saturday, April 5. A 16-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Paquito D’Rivera is celebrated for his fusion of jazz, Latin jazz, and classical music. The NEA Jazz Master and Havana-born musician has an illustrious career as a soloist, composer, and founding member of groundbreaking ensembles like Irakere and the United Nation Orchestra. Tickets for his April 5 performance are priced between $43 and $63, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals under 30, stated a press release. Tickets can be purchased at mahaiwe.org, by
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MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations | 03:29PM / Friday, March 28, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound for bridge painting and tree trimming. The work will take place from Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, during the following scheduled hours: West Stockbridge Bridge painting work will occur on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3, utilizing lane closures, from Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Russell Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 29.4, utilizing shoulder closures, from Monday, March 31, through Friday,
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Fairview Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital| 10:21AM / Friday, March 28, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Fairview Hospital has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the 13th straight year Fairview has been so honored. Chartis' annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. "The South Berkshire community expects and relies on only the highest level of care from our caregivers and staff at Fairview Hospital," said Tony Scibelli, BHS Vice President and Fairview Chief Operating Officer. "This 0 Comments
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Garceau's National Title Highlights Winter Season for Local CollegiansiBerkshires.com Sports,
12:14PM / Thursday, March 27, 2025 | |
 Wahconah graduate and UMass-Boston junior Aryianna Garceau was crowned the school's 21st National Champion at the 2025 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Rochester, N.Y., posting an historic time of 8.35 seconds in the women's 60-meter hurdles. Her championship-winning performance is an NCAA DIII Championship meet record and places her among the top two hurdlers of all time in NCAA DIII, capping off an unforgettable season. Garceau finished with an astonishing, record-breaking 8.35 seconds finish to conclude the season undefeated against NCAA DIII competition. She now holds a new NCAA DIII Championship Meet Record, surpassing Birgen 0 Comments
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Lee Restaurant Week| 11:48AM / Thursday, March 27, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass. — The Lee Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first annual Lee Restaurant week. During the week of March 30 - April 5, visit the participating restaurants, get a card stamped by 4 different restaurants, enter the card to win a Lee Themed Gift Basket. Restaurants will be offering specials during the week, such as $35, 3-course meals. Participating restaurants include: 51 Park Restaurant & Tavern, Agave's Mexican Grill Lee, Alpamayo Peruvian Restaurant, appetito's, Bliss Crumbs & Coffee, Burmese Bowl, Cafe Triskele, Jalisco Cantina, Lee's Corner Kitchen, Let's Do Lunch, Locker Room Sports Pub, Morgan House 0 Comments
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Construct's 'Warm Up the Winter' Campaign Nears Fundraising Goal| 04:07PM / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Construct's "Warm Up the Winter" campaign has raised $121,000 of its $150,000 goal as of March 31, aimed at assisting low-income residents in southern Berkshire County with winter heating expenses. The funds are used to provide heating assistance, including for oil, gas, electricity, and firewood, and to offer emergency motel stays and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Jane Ralph, Executive Director of Construct, stated that the campaign assisted 71 individuals and over 200 families in the previous year. Donations can be made online at constructberkshires.org, by phone at 413-528-1985, or by check 0 Comments
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Eversource Conducting Aerial Tree Trimming in South County| 10:22AM / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | |
LEE, Mass.— Eversource will conduct aerial tree trimming along power line corridors in western Massachusetts from Monday, March 24, through Saturday, March 29, weather permitting. Flights are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The company will use helicopters equipped with rotating blades to trim tree limbs, aiming to maintain clearance around transmission lines. This method is intended to reduce the time required for manual trimming, decrease potential injury risks for tree crews, and minimize disruption to the natural habitat. Eversource states that maintaining clear space around transmission lines is necessary to prevent power outages caused by 0 Comments
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