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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Announces New Staff Hires| 12:22PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) announced the hiring of two staff members: Kallie Robertson, who joins BAV as Finance Manager, and Audrey Hackett, who steps into the role of Communications & Development Associate. The new hires expand BAV's staff team to nine, adding capacity to the nonprofit's service to local farmers and food producers in the Berkshire-Taconic region of Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. Robertson comes to BAV with a diverse background in farming, nonprofit financial management, and design experience. For over a decade, Robertson and her husband have owned and managed Sawkill Farm, a diverse 0 Comments
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Triplex Special Screening 'A Book By Their Cover' | 06:04PM / Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening of local filmmaker John Tedeschi's fictional narrative film "A Book By Their Cover," inspired by local events in Berkshire County, as well as events around the country including book bans connected with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. The film was shot entirely in the Berkshires. The film will screen on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a conversation with the director as well as members of the cast and crew. Tickets are available for purchase at the Triplex website, thetriplex.org. According to a press 0 Comments
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Berkshire Waldorf School Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair| 12:16PM / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf School, formerly Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School, invites the community to its 52nd Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 35 West Plain Road. The event features handmade gifts, activities, and entertainment for all ages, including puppet shows, craft-making, jump rope making, beeswax candle dipping, and more. Admission and parking are free. The event is rain or shine. Highlights include: The Little Peoples' Shop, where children can choose their own treasures. The Handcraft Room with handmade goods and the Berkshire Country Store offering unique gifts and gourmet 0 Comments
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Veterans Day Ceremonies and Holiday Hours| 04:01AM / Monday, November 11, 2024 | |
An image of the 353rd Infantry in France taken two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect. Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday. The federal holiday is to commemorate the service of the nation's military veterans in ensuring peace.
It was first known as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In recognition of the efforts of World War II veterans, President Eisenhower in 1954 signed legislation creating Veterans Day with the goal of honoring all American veterans. The Veterans Day National Committee choses a commemorative poster
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W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, Embrace Boston Partnership| 08:22AM / Sunday, November 10, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project and Embrace Boston have announced a partnership to recognize Black leaders, promote Black tourism, and support educational and business opportunities for African Americans in the region. Embrace Boston, a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling structural racism through arts, culture, community engagement, and research and policy, previously led the creation of "The Embrace" monument honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King on the Boston Common. "Few visitors to the Berkshires know that Du Bois—a scholar and founder of the NAACP—was born, raised, and educated in 1 Comment
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Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 YearsBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:57AM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
Susan Gore was this year's Volunteer of the Year for her more than 30 years with the Lee Food Pantry. LEE, Mass. — For 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.
In the last year, the chamber's membership grew from 65 to more than 105 — surpassing its centennial goal of 100 members. This and other feats were celebrated during its annual meeting on Monday at Greenock Country Club.
"It feels wonderful just to see the town of Lee thriving and the Chamber doing so well and having so many people involved," Executive Director Kathy DeVarennes said.
"In just the
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South County Road Construction Operations | 04:09PM / Friday, November 08, 2024 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for drainage work, bridge repairs, guardrail installation, and tree trimming. The work will take place from Tuesday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 15, during the following scheduled hours. Otis/Blandford Drainage work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 24.0 to 27.0, Tuesday night, Nov.12, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., concluding by Wednesday morning, Nov.13. Drainage work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 24.0 to 27.0, Wednesday night, Nov.13, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., concluding by Thursday morning, 1 Comment
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Q&A: Third Berkshires' Leigh Davis Talks Path Forward By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:42PM / Thursday, November 07, 2024 | |
Leigh Davis GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— South Berkshire voters cast their ballots on Tuesday to chose Leigh Davis as the new Third Berkshire District state representative. After a long night that went into very early Wednesday morning, Davis sat with us to reflect on her campaign and foreshadow her next journey on Beacon Hill. "I am feeling incredibly excited and incredibly pumped to begin this new role, and I couldn't have done it without my team of supporters. I'm ready to hit the ground running and get to work," Davis said after a victory party that didn't end till a little past midnight when the unofficial results from Lenox 1 Comment
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Candlelight Tour at the Bidwell House Museum| 11:21AM / Thursday, November 07, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — On Nov. 14, the Bidwell House Museum staff and Board of Directors are delighted to once again offer their members and friends an opportunity to take a special Candlelight Tour of the Museum. The event is $40 per person for members and $50 per person for non-members. Includes a wine and cheese reception after the tour. 4 p.m. Led by local antiques expert, Sam Herrup, this tour will take a look at some of the furniture and decorative arts in the Museum's collection, particularly the porcelain and redware. At the conclusion of the tour, there will be a wine and cheese reception. The tour and reception will last approximately 75 1 Comment
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West Stockbridge Daytime Tree Removal Operations| 03:23PM / Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing tree removal operations along Route 41 in West Stockbridge which will require a temporary closure of approximately 1000 feet of the roadway at mile marker 23 on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4:00 a.m. to noon. During this time, a detour will be in place, directing drivers onto Washington Square, which connects Route 41 to Route 102 and back to Route 41. Police will be on-site to guide the motoring public through the detour. Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.? Appropriate signage, law enforcement
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West Stockbridge Awarded Complete Streets Funding| 10:47AM / Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — MassDOT awarded the town $112,612 for pedestrian improvements at the Swamp Road/Main Street intersection. The project includes the relocation of a crosswalk, the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improvement at the intersection for drivers by building permanent bollards to better direct turns. The project will also improve the walkability at the Depot Street Municipal Parking Lot by building a pedestrian zone and a new sidewalk segment while also relocating a crosswalk to better connect visitors parking in the lot to the town sidewalk. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded over $4.5 million to 11 communities as part of 1 Comment
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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner| 08:27AM / Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Stockbridge Grange is having a community dinner Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, featuring ham, mashed potato, and vegetable with dessert choices of chocolate cream or apple pie. Dinner is $15.00 per person, take out only with noon to 1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge. Orders may be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. Grange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance. 1 Comment
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