New community development director in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD – After being presented to the city council, Douglas C. Clark will begin work as community development director next week. The $73,000-a-year position has been unfilled since the departure of…
Mahaiwe adds two new shows
GREAT BARRINGTON – An already jam-packed season at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center has gotten even fuller. Mahaiwe Executive Director Beryl Jolly announced two additions to the 2013 lineup this…
Great Barrington approves selectmen benefits
GREAT BARRINGTON – As the town meeting moved this year to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, controversy over several articles followed to the new location. The heart of much of…
West Stockbridge approves all articles
WEST STOCKBRIDGE – A low turnout, around 50 voters, came out to approve all 34 articles on the warrant at the West Stockbridge Town Meeting. A major item for every…
Rhubarb celebration comes to Lenox
LENOX – It’s that time of year. Every spring in New England, a certain tangy fruit seems to sprout up in every yard, and now an event has been planned…
Golf for a good cause
STOCKBRIDGE – Looking to break out your racket or clubs and help local libraries at the same time? The 18th Annual Stockbridge Library-Lenox Library Golf and Tennis Challenge is being held…
Sheffield voters fail zoning changes
SHEFFIELD – At the annual town meeting, the longest debate of the night centered on two proposed zoning changes tied to the Dollar General store looking to come to town.…
Paul Taylor returning to Mahaiwe
GREAT BARRINGTON – Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to the Mahaiwe for its sixth consecutive summer season on Friday and Saturday, May 24 and May 25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 26…
Great Barrington Town Meeting on May 6
GREAT BARRINGTON – As the May 6 town meeting closes in, debate over pay for the board of selectmen is still front and center as other issues also gain attention.…
New trustees at Berkshire South
GREAT BARRINGTON – There will be some fresh faces on the Board of Trustees at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. Joining the board of trustees are Robert Harrison, Rita Kasky…