| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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Latinas413 Receives First Grant For Operations| 08:31AM / Sunday, July 16, 2023 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Women's Fund of Western Mass has granted Latinas413 $24,800 for general operating support through 2025. A fiscally-sponsored project of Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, Latinas413 will use the funds to expand their core mentorship program that connects Latinas to local resources, financial education, career opportunities, arts & culture, and outdoor recreation. "Latinas are a vital part of our community, yet they face unique challenges in terms of representation and support," said Liliana Atanacio, a founding member of the group. Latinas413 was founded in 2020 with the goal of connecting, supporting and 0 Comments
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Let Your Mind Wander with Guild of Berkshire Artists New Exhibit By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:55AM / Saturday, July 15, 2023 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.—Guild of Berkshire Artists will be opened its new exhibit "Where Our Minds Wander" Thursday. The gallery, located at 38 Main St., is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features work by figurative artist Mollie Kellogg and abstract artist Shany Porras. According to the artists, the exhibition encourages the artists and gallery visitors to let their minds wander and go beyond pressures and societal restrictions. During this collaboration, Porras created pieces that look completely different from what she has done in the past. Porras said in an effort to create environments that 0 Comments
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West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust Volunteers Needed| 03:07PM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The West Stockbridge Select Board is looking for volunteers to become a member of the new Affordable Housing Board of Trustees. The Select Board will appoint four (4) voting members to this Board. All members must be full-time residents of West Stockbridge. Those interested, can send a letter of interest to Town Administrator Marie Ryan by mail at 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266 or by email to admin@weststockbridge-ma.gov. All letters of interest must be received by Aug. 1, 2023. 0 Comments
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Weekend Outlook: Dalton Day, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:25PM / Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |
 There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more. *Do you want your market or event included in the outlook? Email info@iberkshires.com. Editor’s Pick Dalton Day Senior Center, Dalton Time: 1 to 5 p.m The Dalton Cultural Council will be hosting its first "Dalton Day" event on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate the town's culture and community. During the event there will be around five or six town committees with tables to demonstrate the volunteer opportunities available. In addition, the Senior Center's lawn 0 Comments
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Paving, Bridge, Guardrail, and Drainage Operations on I-90 | 10:45AM / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting overnight and daytime paving operations and bridge, guardrail, and drainage repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Becket, and West Stockbridge. The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures, and is scheduled to take place as follows: Montgomery/Russell Bridge repair work will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 36 from Sunday, July 9, to Friday, July 14, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. All work is anticipated to conclude by 0 Comments
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Composting with Bears in Mind| 08:06AM / Sunday, July 09, 2023 | |
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears. "We have been receiving lots of reports of bears on decks, tearing down bird feeders, wrecking beehives, killing chickens, and getting into trash, compost and garbage containers," said bear biologist Jaclyn Comeau. "We are offering some guidance on how to compost at home without attracting bears." "First though, to deter bears, bird feeders need to be taken
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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Welcomes New Board of Director Member| 09:12AM / Thursday, July 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local agriculture and a resilient regional food system, announced the appointment of Martha Page to its Board of Directors. With her experience in nonprofit, government, and private sector management, Martha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to further strengthen BAV's mission and impact across the Berkshire-Taconic region. Page joins the Board following her successful tenure as the Executive Director of Hartford Food System Inc, where she spearheaded innovative initiatives to address food security, promote equitable access to 0 Comments
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The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Festivals Begin; Taconic BlossomsBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
02:36PM / Wednesday, July 05, 2023 | |
 Tanglewood commences its classical concert season this week with BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons at center stage in the Shed for three spectacular orchestral programs: the brilliant pianist Daniil Trifonov is featured in Prokofiev's monumental Third Piano Concerto on July 7, and violinist Hilary Hahn will perform Brahms' supremely lyrical Violin Concerto with the BSO on Sunday afternoon, July 9. Maestro Nelsons will also conduct the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra in its first concert the next evening in a program of masterworks by Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky. Be sure to also consider attending the remarkable Taconic Music Festival in Manchester, VT. for brilliantly 0 Comments
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Animal Adventures at the Richmond Library| 11:25AM / Tuesday, July 04, 2023 | |
 RICHMOND, Mass. — The Richmond Free Public Library will host a live animal presentation by Animal Adventures for children and adults on Saturday, July 8 at 11:00 a.m. Animal Adventures will bring 8 -10 exotic animals and present them in an hour-long session where the audience will get to pet the animals. The animals may include an alligator, snake, chinchilla, ferret, hedgehog, rat, bunnies and different kinds of reptiles, lizards and amphibians. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside in the back of the library. This program is funded by the Richmond Cultural Council. 0 Comments
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Mark, Pignatelli Public Forum | 08:30AM / Monday, July 03, 2023 | |
WASHINGTON, Mass. — State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli and State Sen. Paul Mark will take questions and invite comments at a "ReMarks and Refreshments" forum in the Town of Washington from 10:30 AM to noon on Tuesday, July 25. The event is open to the public and will be held at 8 Summit Hill Road, Washington, MA. The forum will also be accessible through Zoom. To get the link, please email Casey Pease at casey.pease@masenate.gov. The legislators will start the forum by sharing legislative updates from the State House before taking questions and comments from attendees and engaging in a conversation about opportunities and 0 Comments
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Paving, Bridge and Guardrail Repair in Lee, Becket| 03:58PM / Sunday, July 02, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight and daytime hour paving operations, bridge, and guardrail repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee and Becket. The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures on July 5, July 6, and July 7: Lee/Becket Pavement operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 14 to mile marker 20, from Wednesday, July 5, to Friday, July 7, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7. 0 Comments
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Windrush Commons Opening Small Step for Area Affordable HousingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:15PM / Friday, June 30, 2023 | |
Wind Rush at 910 South Main St. has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some of which are accessible units. GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The importance of developing more affordable housing in Western Massachusetts echoed throughout the opening of the housing complex Windrush Commons on Friday morning. Community leaders, local officials, project partners, and residents celebrated this first crucial step in addressing the housing crisis in the area. Although the opening of the affordable housing complex is a step in the right direction there is still more that needs to be done, said Keith Fairey, CEO of Way Finders, a Pioneer Valley-based 0 Comments
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