Obama stays in office; Warren wins
The Democratic Party had a strong election night in Massachusetts. In addition to a win for Elizabeth Warren over incumbent United States Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), President Barack Hussein Obama…
Lenox hosts presentation on Housatonic clean-up
LENOX – The board of selectmen recently received a presentation by Christopher Young, president of the chemical clean-up company Bio Tech Restorations, with cautious optimism. The presentation to the selectmen…
Local actress strives to be more than just a pretty face
NORTH ADAMS – Bella Vendetta is a renaissance woman. A professional cook, nationally published journalist and successful clothing designer, Ms. Vendetta has a resume that would impress anyone. She also…
‘Cloud Atlas’ is truly epic
There are very few movies that truly deserve the title of epic. Cloud Atlas is one of them. Based on the novel by David Mitchell, it is a majestic movie of…
Monument Mountain hosts debate
GREAT BARRINGTON – Before their Halloween meeting, Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-Lenox) and his challenger in the race for the 4th Berkshire Massachusetts State House District, Lee Scott Laugenour, met in…
‘Seven Psychopaths’ perfectly blends dialogue and violence
By Bera B. Dunau Although you might not know it from the title, Seven Psychopaths is a movie about writing written for writers. Now, as a member of the demographic…
Lenox looks to enforce parking restrictions
By Bera B. Dunau LENOX – The Lenox Board of Selectmen has decided to open up a potentially volatile issue: parking. At the tail end of the selectmen’s Oct. 17…
Lenox Mountain conservation restriction moves forward
LENOX – The Lenox Board of Selectmen has voted to pursue a conservation restriction with Berkshire Natural Resources Council Inc. (BNRC) for the town’s watershed land on and near Lenox…
Pignatelli and Kaufman conduct forum on tax policy
LENOX – Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-Lenox) hosted Rep. Jay R. Kaufman (D-Lexington) at Lenox Town Hall on October 12 for a forum on tax policy and revenue in the…
Lee Taxi Service
LEE – A new taxi cab service may soon be in operation in the Town of Lee. Michael Tokoly made a request to the Lee Board of Selectmen at its…