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Housing Secretary Talks Seasonal Communities at Rockwell MuseumBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:24PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus meets with the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council in Stockbridge after participating in a housing panel on Community Television of the Southern Berkshires. STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Eight Berkshire communities have more than 40 percent seasonal housing, warranting a designation from the state.
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus traveled to the Norman Rockwell Museum on Wednesday for the second meeting of the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council. Stockbridge, Alford, Becket, Hancock, Monterey, Mount Washington, Otis, and Tyringham have this designation, as established in the Affordable Homes Act.
Earlier this week, each of the 25 designated
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Berkshire Art Center Artist Residency 2025 Applications Open| 03:08PM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center will be accepting applications for its 2025 Berkshire Artist Residency Program starting March 10. This year, Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at four local institutions - The Red Lion Inn, Chesterwood, and now, Arrowhead and Hancock Shaker Village. A total of four selected artists will spend three months creating work inspired by the history, landscape, culture, and architecture of those institutions. Since 2012, Berkshire Art Center has coordinated Artist Residencies that pair local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires. The heart of the Berkshire Artist
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Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House| 08:09AM / Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School is holding an Open House on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the school: 14 Pine Street, Stockbridge, MA, on the corner of Pine and Shamrock. Friends, grandparents, and younger siblings are all welcome. Light refreshments will be served. A program will include a student panel and an overview of our curriculum. Prospective families will have a chance to meet the faculty and learn more about the school. The school offers honors-level, college preparatory academics and is also well-integrated into the larger community, including classes and workshops in renowned artists' studios, the use of local labs 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Arts Market Returns | 02:34PM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) Winter Market will take place at Saint James Place, located at 352 Main Street. The market will feature products from 16 local and regional artisans. The GBAM Winter Market provides an opportunity to purchase handmade items and support the local artist community. Ayakito Japanese Kitchen will be present at the market, offering Japanese rice balls, side dishes, and beverages. The event is free to attend. Additional information can be found on Instagram and Facebook. 0 Comments
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Monument To Honor Fallen Berkshire Veterans and Families| 07:47AM / Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
LENOX, Mass. — A committee of former soldiers, Gold Star family members, and former State Representative William "Smitty" Pignatelli is working to establish a monument in Lenox to honor fallen Berkshire County veterans and their families. "Currently, Fall River is the only community in Massachusetts with a Gold Star memorial. Together we can bring this meaningful commemoration to the Berkshires, ensuring that our community has a sacred space to honor and remember the incredible sacrifices of our heroes and their families," said Smitty Pignatelli. The monument is intended to recognize the sacrifices of both the veterans and their families. In 0 Comments
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Mahaiwe Awarded Barr Foundation Cultural Evolution Grant| 10:32AM / Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is among eight recipients statewide of the Barr Foundation's $3.3 million Cultural Evolution initiative, the Boston-based foundation recently announced in a statement. The Cultural Evolution initiative, part of the Barr Foundation's Arts + Creativity program, seeks to support local arts anchors as they evolve by providing change capital grants and coaching support; fostering community among recipients; and supporting boards to lead through this change. The program will provide multi-year operating grants, as well as technical assistance and peer learning opportunities that support business modifications, 0 Comments
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Education Secretary Promotes FAFSA at Monument MountainBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Monday, March 10, 2025 | |
Monument Mountain was one of eight high schools to host the 'Financial Aid Road Show' to encourage students and families to file FAFSAs for the more than $400 million in higher education aid. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Only half of the state's graduates completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid last year, and the Executive Office of Education wants to see that number grow.
Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler spoke to about 40 Monument Mountain Regional High School students as a part of the Higher Education Financial Aid Road Show on Thursday. Gov. Maura Healey launched the effort February to encourage students and families to apply for available
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County's 'Super Six' Head to Final FourBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires.com Sports
05:26AM / Monday, March 10, 2025 | |
 Out of 10 No. 1 seeds in the MIAA basketball tournaments this winter – five boys, five girls – nine are still playing. Those nine did not have to play the Lee High girls basketball team. The ninth-seeded Wildcats pulled off arguably the season’s biggest upset on Saturday when they upended No. 1 Hopedale to reach this week’s state semi-final round. On Sunday afternoon, the Lee girls got together to celebrate their Final Four berth in style, cutting down one of the nets in their gymnasium and boarding a flatbed for a parade down Main Street. Senior captain Mia Puleri said that Lee, which trailed by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter on 0 Comments
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MassDOT: South County Bridge Painting | 03:17PM / Saturday, March 08, 2025 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that bridge painting operations will take place on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 1.3 in West Stockbridge. Work is scheduled from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. Lane closures will be in effect during these hours. At least one travel lane will remain open at all times, and police details will be present to assist with traffic control. Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone. All
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Community Leaders Read to Kids at St. Mary's SchoolBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | |
Participants in Read Across America Day at St. Mary's included community, business and spiritual leaders and a local author. LEE, Mass. — In conjunction with Read Across America, St. Mary's School is starting its big reading challenge. "For every 10 minutes a kiddo reads they get a coin that goes into a big bin. At the end of the month, they will get either an ice cream party for whoever reads the most or a pizza party, something like that," said Principal Cara Maiorana-Culver. "March is literacy month and literacy is so important to schools and something that doesn't get enough emphasis." Third-grade teacher Amanda Reis invited Town
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Stockbridge Grange to Host Corned Beef Dinner Fundraiser| 11:31AM / Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange will hold a community dinner on Sunday, March 9, 2025, offering a take-out meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Dessert choices include chocolate cream and lemon meringue pie. The dinner, priced at $15 per person, will be available for pickup between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located at 51 Church Street. The event aims to raise funds for the Grange's non-profit projects and building maintenance. Orders can be placed by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 0 Comments
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Incognito Witch The Musical| 08:10AM / Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | |
 BECKET, Mass. — "Incognito Witch The Musical," a new play by Mollie Kellogg, will be performed at the Becket Arts Center on March 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. The "magical-realism dramedy" explores themes of friendship, love, and self-acceptance through the character of G, an artist and "Incognito Witch" navigating life after divorce. Directed and produced by Mollie Kellogg. Book by Mollie Kellogg. Music and lyrics by Mollie Kellogg and Todd Logan. Orchestrated by Matt Deres. The cast is composed of Berkshire artists, performers, and musicians include: Kristina Clemens Cardot (Cousin Chris), Matt Deres (Guitar), Ava 0 Comments
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