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BNRC Protects 109 Acres Along Webster Road in Tyringham| 10:34AM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) has purchased 109 acres along both sides of Webster Road in Tyringham for conservation, strengthening a conservation corridor adjacent to Beartown State Forest and near the Appalachian Trail. The acquisition, finalized on March 12, 2025, for $650,000, was made possible through funding from the Nion Robert Thieriot Foundation, Mass Audubon 30x30 Catalyst Fund, the Wyncote Foundation, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Acquisition for Forest Reserves Grant Program, and the support of private donors. This collaboration ensures important wildlife habitat remains intact and supports strategic land conservation 0 Comments
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Del McCoury Band to Perform at Mahaiwe| 08:11AM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington will host the bluegrass band, the Del McCoury Band, on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Led by bluegrass legend Del McCoury, the band has been a mainstay in the bluegrass world for over six decades. McCoury, an NEA National Heritage Fellow and member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, continues to carry the torch for traditional bluegrass music. Known for their remarkable musicianship and high-energy performances, the Del McCoury Band has earned numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards and 10 IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors, stated a press release. The Del McCoury Band features Del
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Bishop Earns Conference Honor at St. Michael'siBerkshires.com Sports,
06:59AM / Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | |
 St. Michael's College first-year catcher and Drury High School graduate Brooke Bishop was named the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week in mid-April. Bishop went .389 at the plate with a .667 slugging percentage and .450 on-base percentage in a 3-3 week for the Purple Knights to earn the honor on April 21. Last week, St. Michael's was eliminated in the NE10 tournament with a 2-0 loss to top-seed Pace, the No. 15-ranked team in Division II at the time. Needing two wins against Pace to advance in the tourney, St. Michael's won Game 1, when Bishop went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. She also had a hit in the second game. Bishop ended her first 0 Comments
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Triplex Cinema to Feature Film Series with Music Supervisor Randall Poster| 03:16PM / Monday, May 05, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Triplex Cinema will host a special film series featuring music supervisor Randall Poster from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11. Each day will feature two film screenings, paired by Poster. Poster served as music supervisor on three of the films in the series, and the other three are noted as significant inspirations for his work. Each screening will include a discussion session before or after the film. Tickets are available individually or as a series pass at www.thetriplex.org. Randall Poster has supervised music for numerous films by directors Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, and Martin Scorsese. His film credits include "The Crossing
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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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