 | Tenth Year of Berkshire Pottery Tour
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Berkshire Pottery Tour which highlights potters in their studios.
The Berkshire Pottery Tour was founded by a group of pottery friends who met at the Berkshire Art Center (then IS 183) in 2013.
"Berkshire Pottery Tour offers a glimpse into |
 | Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Offers Home in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity announced an Open House at 40 Grove Street in Great Barrington on Aug. 7 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm for the renovated 40 Grove St. home.
The home is a 1,462 SF, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath energy-efficient home located in a residential neighborhood within walking distance |
| CHP Welcomes New CEO
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs Inc. (CHP) has named Bethany Kieley as its new chief executive officer.
She joined the countywide healthcare network effective July 17.
Kieley was most recently chief operations officer at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, a federally qualified |
| Expect a Slightly Warmer Weekend in the Berkshires
Although the mild temperatures are set to continue this weekend, temperatures should briefly break back into the 80s.
Today, Thursday, Aug. 3, expect temperatures in the high 70s with mostly sunny skies, according to AccuWeather. There is the potential for thunderstorms this afternoon.
On Friday, expect |
 | CHP Hosts Free Online Training IEP 101
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Family Services hosts IEP: 101, a free online workshop and orientation program for parents of public-school children who are entitled to individualized education programming (IEP) on Aug. 17, 9-10:30 a.m.
The meeting is hosted by Rania Markham, LCSW, and Melanie Wickwire of CHP Family |
 | Letter: PCBs Decision Disappointing But Not Unexpected
To the Editor:
While we are saddened by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit which denied the HRI/HEAL appeal, it did not come unexpectedly.
Having fought against the injustices of General Electric to our environment and health and safety of our communities, we have seen an erosion of our legal system that |
 | Roosa Leads Field of 100s at High Lawn Farm
LEE, Mass. -- Lee's Maguire Roosa and Glendale's Morgan Windram-Geddes were the top finishers Sunday at the High Lawn Farm Keep Moo’ving 5K.
The event was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the family-owned dairy farm and as a benefit for Berkshire Bounty, a food rescue organization that serves |
 | West African Artist Brings New Perspective to Lincoln at Chesterwood
Artist Georges Adéagbo's installation will become part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of African Art in September.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Chesterwood is having a singular artist's exhibition on display alongside Daniel Chester French's work for the first time in the museum's |
 | State Officials Promote Act for Accessible Creative Economy
CATA Executive Director Margaret Keller emphasizes that art is for everyone at Friday's press conference.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Local lawmakers and the cultural leaders on Friday called for the inclusion of people of all abilities in the creative economy.
The proposed Accessibility in the Creative |
 | Blaze Destroys Great Barrington Garage, Woodworking Shop
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A Division Street garage went up in flames on Thursday night, destroying the woodworking shop inside.
The fire is under investigation by local authorities and the State Fire Marshal's Office but is not deemed suspicious and is presumed to be weather related. There were no |
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