| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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Donald C. McGraw Foundation Makes $1M Leadership Gift to Fairview HospitalStaff Reports ,
03:07PM / Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — On Monday, Nov. 3, Elizabeth "Buzz" and Robert L. W. McGraw "Robin" presented Fairview Hospital with a $1 million leadership donation from The Donald C. McGraw Foundation, Inc. in support of a campus revitalization plan that includes construction of a new 44,000 square-foot outpatient building adjacent to the current hospital. This gift continues the decades-long partnership with The Donald C. McGraw Foundation in support of Fairview Hospital. "Berkshire Health Systems and Fairview Hospital are deeply grateful to Robin and Buzz and The Donald C. McGraw Foundation for their extraordinary leadership gift to support this 0 Comments
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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Hires New Development Director| 12:58PM / Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) announce the hiring of Kristen Moriarty as the nonprofit's new Development Director. "We are thrilled to have Kristen in this crucial role," said Executive Director Rebecca Busansky. "Kristen brings a wealth of development expertise, extraordinary interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and a passion for creating more vibrant and resilient local communities. In addition, she has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has already brought leadership and thoughtfulness to these vital aspects of our work at BAV." Moriarty joined BAV from Shakespeare & 0 Comments
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Cain Hibbard to Merge with Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas| 07:55AM / Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cain Hibbard & Myers and Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas announced their merger, effective Dec. 1, 2025, creating an alignment of two preeminent law firms in western Massachusetts. "With this merger, Cain Hibbard will step into a new chapter of its rich 60-year history," said Lucy Prashker, Cain Hibbard's Managing Partner and President. Cain Hibbard, a firm with a history in Berkshire County, has offices in Pittsfield and Great Barrington. "We are thrilled to be joining the extraordinarily talented lawyers at Bulkley Richardson who share our commitment to providing clients with the very highest quality of legal 0 Comments
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State Housing Secretary Hears Struggles, Opportunities in Southern BerkshireBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — State Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus visited Berkshire County on Tuesday to hear about the region's needs and see opportunities for adding more units.
"Partnering, that's really the theme," Augustus said after a roundtable discussion at Town Hall with developers and community leaders.
"The state can't do it all by itself, local communities can't do it, but together, there's a lot that we can do to take out some of the time, some of the cost of creating more units."
Massachusetts has 43,000 units of state-owned housing for eligible people who pay 30 percent of their income to live there.
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Market 32, Price Chopper Introduce 'Double Exchange Day'| 07:59AM / Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to turn their spare change into double the value, and to help keep cash transactions running smoothly. On Sunday, Nov. 16, the grocer will host a Double Exchange Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all store locations. During this one-day event, a penny is worth two cents when shoppers exchange them for a Market 32 or Price Chopper gift card twice their total amount. This means $10 in pennies could earn a $20 gift card, redeemable toward future in-store purchases. To participate, guests simply bring their rolled or loose pennies to the Customer Service Desk, where the total will be counted 0 Comments
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Norman Rockwell Museum Opens Two New ExhibitsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:00PM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Norman Rockwell Museum will showcase two new collections on Saturday: one highlighting a local artist and the other exploring publications from the Jazz Age. The exhibit "Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman" shows a collection of work by the local artist and author Deb Koffman Through June 6, 2026 visitors will be able to view Koffman’s work donated by the Koffman family. "She was not only a graphic artist...but she also was a mindfulness advocate, and worked a lot with some of the local institutions like Kripalu and others that focused on self care," said Russell Lord, chief of curatorial 0 Comments
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Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Education Coordinator| 07:53AM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) has hired Christian Drake as Education Coordinator. In this role, Drake will work in the summer programs, vacation camps, classroom residencies, community events, and with the FCI team to inspire the next generation of artists and engineers. He brings multifaceted educational experiences to the organization as it continues to partner with local school districts to bring meaningful learning to students. Drake recently led the 2025 STEAM Challenge Night and a physics residency at Stearns Elementary School, while also offering after school SMArt Labs in Pittsfield and Great Barrington. "I am an artist at 0 Comments
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Lee Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Outstanding IndividualsBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
11:31AM / Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | |
Rockwell Museum's marketing officer Margit Hotchkiss and philanthropy officer Hilary Dunne Ferrone accept the award on Laurie Norton Moffatt's behalf. LEE, Mass. — The Lee Chamber of Commerce last week recognized the accomplishments of its members and others work in the community. The awards were presented to John Toole, Kathleen DeVarennes, Laurie Norton Moffatt, Susie Brown and Joshua Bloom at the chamber's annual meeting held at Greenock Country Club. "We have the special honor of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations whose dedication, leadership and generosity make Lee such a remarkable place to live, work 0 Comments
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Prosperity Way Affordable Housing Development Honors the CartersBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:34PM / Monday, November 10, 2025 | |
State Sen. Paul Mark and Central Berkshire Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli speak of the importance of the work of Habitat and the late Carters. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A common sentiment among public officials throughout the county recently is the uncertainty at the state level. However, one thing remains clear — true change comes through a combination of dedicated individual efforts and strong community support. This was exemplified last month during the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project's new rural rally across America. Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity was part of the nearly 50 organizations across the state doing 0 Comments
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Market 32, Price Chopper Help Local Families| 08:30AM / Sunday, November 09, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have launched a series of actions to help local families who may be struggling to put food on the table. The neighborhood grocer's multi-pronged hunger relief efforts will deliver extra food savings; quickly drive resources to food banks, food pantries and human services organizations; engage farmers and food producers; and provide nutritious meal recipes that prioritize affordability. "Lots of families across the six states we serve are having a hard time making ends meet, especially now. We're determined to do our part to help," said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price 0 Comments
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MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90| 02:09PM / Friday, November 07, 2025 | |
BECKET, Mass.—The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge work, bridge painting, milling and paving, and guardrail repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Russell, Lee, Otis, and Montgomery. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times: Becket: Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, from 7:00 0 Comments
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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner| 03:09PM / Thursday, November 06, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. Stockbridge Grange is having a community dinner Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, featuring roast pork, mashed potato, vegetable, bread, and dessert choices of chocolate cream or apple pie. Dinner is $17.00 per person. Take out meals can be picked up starting at noon. Sit down meal will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge, MA. In-person reservations and take out orders be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 0 Comments
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