| Berkshire Nonprofits See Housing, Recruitment as Critical Needs
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Housing has become a critical issue that's affecting all aspects of the Berkshire economy.
It rose to the top during conversations with state lawmakers last week at a virtual legislative town hall hosted by Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.
Lack of affordable |
| Applications for Berkshire Art Center's Artist Residency Now Open
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center is now accepting applications for its 2024 Berkshire Artist Residency Program.
This year, Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at three local institutions - The Red Lion Inn, Chesterwood, and now, Ventfort Hall. A total of five selected artists will spend |
 | Great Barrington Public Theater Hosts Sit Down With Neil Pepe
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) invites theater lovers and artists to take part in the company's conversation with Neil Pepe on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 pm at St Jams Place.
"It will be fun to swap ideas with Jim and the Berkshire theater community," Pepe adds. "Atlantic |
 | CHP Mobile Unit At Richmond Town Hall
RICHMOND, Mass.— The Community Health Programs (CHP) Mobile Health Unit will be parked at Richmond Town Hall on Thursday, Feb.22 from 9 am to noon.
The unit will offer urgent care, flu and COVID vaccines, and sick visits.
Staff will also help residents sign up for SNAP and Mass |
 | Youth Baseball Registration Underway for 2024 Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Registration is underway for the newly restructured Pittsfield Little League for the 2024 season.
In the offseason, the Pittsfield Little League National Division and American Division merged to form a single league.
The youth program is encouraging all returning and new players eligible for |
| Photo Contest for Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Brochure
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on all photographers, amateur and professional, to submit an image or images that represent enjoying the Southern Berkshires.
The Chamber is looking for photos that show off the region as a four-season destination. Subjects could include the |
 | Great Barrington Select Board Member Running for 3rd District Seat
Leigh Davis says housing is her No. 1 priority having seen personally and professionally how instability in housing affects people, businesses and communities.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Leigh Davis launched her run for the State House from the steps of Town Hall in Friday surrounded by supporters holding campaign |
 | Berkshire Grown Elects New Officers and Trustees
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — At their Annual Board meeting, Berkshire Grown Board of Trustees approved a slate of four new board members and elected officers.
Officers are Amy Rudnick, President; Peter Platt, Vice President, Katy Sparks, Treasurer, Lee Venolia, Clerk; Jake Levin, Member-at-Large and Kat Hand, |
 | New Members Join the Flying Cloud Institute Board
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) announced that Alison Brigham, Leigh Doherty and América López have joined the organization's Board of Directors.
Alison Brigham is the AVP of Marketing & Community Engagement at Lee Bank and the Treasurer of the Lee Bank Foundation. She has an |
 | CDCSB Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Community Development Corporation South Berkshire (CDCSB), a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Great Barrington, announced the appointment of Philip Orenstein as Interim Executive Director.
Philip will lead the CDCSB's dual mission to create housing and economic opportunity for low- and |
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