Lenox water and sewer rates increased
LENOX – The selectmen have raised the water and sewer rates by seven percent for fiscal year 2014. The increases were approved after a public hearing on the subject, during…
Otis resident buys old Lenox Town Hall
LENOX – The old town hall on Housatonic Street has a new owner who is very interested in preserving its rich history. The building was purchased by Steve Oakes, an…
‘Hangover: Part III’ disappoints
The Hangover: Part III is an anticlimactic finish to what was an excellent series of movies. Lacking the excellence and originality of The Hangover and the boundary pushing darkness of…
Lenox expands restaurant liquor service hours
LENOX – Restaurant-goers will now be able to enjoy alcoholic drinks with their Sunday brunch. Under Massachusetts law, restaurants and bars are, by default, not allowed to serve alcohol before…
‘Star Trek’ film prompts desire for new TV series
There needs to be a new Star Trek TV series. Star Trek Into Darkness is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure movie in the classic sense of the word. Featuring good acting,…
Lenox Selectmen looking to enforce parking regulations
LENOX – Parking will be on the agenda at the board of selectmen’s next meeting. At the select board’s May 15 meeting, the subject of limiting on street parking was…
Lenox Town Manager search underway
LENOX – The search for a new town manager has kicked off. At its last meeting, the Lenox Board of Selectmen selected the firm MRI to help the town in…
Plea in Bennington School case hits snag
BURLINGTON, VT. – A Berkshire man’s agreement to plead guilty to defrauding the State of Vermont and the United States Government of millions of dollars has hit a snag. Mathew…
Businesswoman accuses Pittsfield mayor of racially insensitive comments
PITTSFIELD – A businesswoman interested in relocating to The Berkshires has leveled allegations of racially insensitive comments against Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi, which the mayor strongly denies. Doreen Wade is…
Luhrmann’s ‘Gatsby’ is visual feast
The Great Gatsby is a gorgeous film. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, best known for his movies Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge, Gatsby is nothing short of a visual feast…