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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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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation Grant| 10:46AM / Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is the recipient of a $50,000 grant (over two years) from the Boston-based Barr Foundation. "This grant is the largest gift in our 9-year history," NPC founder Liana Toscanini said. "It's transformational in that it will allow us to focus on strategic planning and organizational growth to better serve Berkshire nonprofits." Founded in 1997, Barr has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in New England. This grant extends from Barr's Sector Effectiveness grantmaking, which aims to strengthen organizations dedicated to helping New England nonprofits 0 Comments
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Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine Clinic| 12:13PM / Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative will hold a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church in Lenox. The clinic aims to provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who contracted the virus this past summer and were previously ineligible for vaccination, as well as for families and people who cannot attend weekday clinics. The event is open to everyone. COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer doses, will be available for individuals aged six months and older. Flu vaccines will also be offered, with normal-dose, high-dose (for seniors), and egg-free options available. Participants are encouraged to 0 Comments
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Local Figure Skaters Compete at Bay State GamesiBerkshires.com Sports,
09:56AM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Pittsfield's Sophia Collins Sunday led a sweep of the podium for the Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club in one her events at the Bay State Winter Games. Hundreds of figure skaters from around the commonwealth and around New England participated in the annual event. Collins took a gold medal in the Aspire 1 Girls Free Skate Group D on Sunday morning at Williams College's Lansing Chapman Rink. Teammates Mila Juras of Cheshire and Alyse Wright of Pittsfield took bronze and silver, respectively, in the event. Christmas Brook FSC, which hosted the three-day competition, earned eight gold medals in U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned 0 Comments
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Stockbridge Grange to Host Community Dinner| 08:41AM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange will host a community dinner on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, featuring Swedish meatballs with egg noodles and vegetables. Dessert options include chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie. The dinner is take-out only, with pickup available from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located at 51 Church Street in Stockbridge. The cost is $15.00 per person. Orders can be placed by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. Proceeds from the community dinners support non-profit projects and assist with the maintenance of the Grange Hall. 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Promotes Police Captain| 03:58PM / Saturday, January 04, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Police Department has announced the promotion of Adam J. Carlotto to the position of Police Captain. Carlotto, a member of the department since 2006, brings 18 years of service and leadership experience to his new role. During his tenure, Carlotto has served in various capacities, including Patrol Officer, Sergeant, and Deputy Commander of the Berkshire County Special Response Team. He has been instrumental in advancing departmental initiatives such as Accreditation, Advanced Firearms Instruction, Field Training, and the Drone program. "I have worked side by side with Adam throughout his career. Over the 0 Comments
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BNRC Conserves 66 Acres Along Great Barrington's Blue Hill Road| 05:41PM / Friday, January 03, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council has conserved 66 acres of woodland on the western slope of Three Mile Hill, enhancing the region's natural beauty and bolstering climate resilience. With support from the Thieriot Foundation and private foundations, Mass Audubon, and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Acquisitions for Forest Reserves Grants Program, BNRC's Blue Hill Road property will safeguard vital wildlife habitat and create new opportunities for people to connect with nature. Mass Audubon contributed $125,000 toward this acquisition through its 30x30 Catalyst Fund. The fund is a 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations| 03:48PM / Friday, January 03, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound. The work will take place from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, during the following scheduled hours: Becket Bridge painting will occur on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4, utilizing lane closures, from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. West Stockbridge Tree trimming will occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 1.2, utilizing lane closures, from Monday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Drivers traveling through 0 Comments
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Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series| 04:00PM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will launch its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 3, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee, Massachusetts. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a performance by North Adams singer-songwriter Jordan Franklin, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters. The series, which takes place on the first and third Fridays of each month, honors the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a local singer-songwriter who passed away in May 2024. According to a press release: Jordan Franklin of North Adams is known his finger-style acoustic guitar playing, which he learned at age 13 from his 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: West Stockbridge Shoulder Closure | 10:35AM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced a shoulder closure will occur on I-90 westbound at mile marker 3.0 in West Stockbridge for guardrail repair work on Friday, Jan. 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. 0 Comments
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House and Senate Kick Off 194th SessionBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:29PM / Wednesday, January 01, 2025 | |
Leigh Davis was sworn in at the State House on Wednesday morning. She begins her first term representing Southern Berkshire. BOSTON — The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.
The 194th General Court session will see new representation from Berkshire County as Leigh Davis was elected to represent the Third Berkshire District on Nov. 5. She replaces longtime state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, who did not run for a 12th two-year term.
Davis said she is ready to get to work for the district and the commonwealth.
"I'm excited to collaborate with our Western Mass delegation to
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