Lenox businesses on the move
LENOX – Local businesses will be on the move this spring. Peter Alvarez Salon, currently located at 48 Main St., will be moving to a space in the Mole and…
The Beacon’s best films of the year
Oscar season is over, and that means it’s time for the most important movie awards ceremony in the nation to begin: Bera Dunau’s top 10 films of 2012! In all…
Lenox looks at sewer rate increases
LENOX – Residents can expect water and sewer rates to continue to increase in the years to come. Recently, a meeting was held between the Lenox Finance Committee, Department of…
Lenox Board of Selectmen chair running for reelection
LENOX – Board of Selectmen Chairman Kenneth L. Fowler has decided to run for reelection. Chairman Fowler made his announcement at the board of selectmen’s last meeting, after the selectmen…
Sewer upgrades on the horizon for Lenox
LENOX – The new requirements for the sewer system will be among the biggest challenges facing the town this year, if not this decade. “I’m really expecting it [the requirements]…
Lenox break-in suspect arraigned
LENOX – A suspect has been apprehended and charged in last week’s string of break-ins. Timothy W. Welch, 44, of Pittsfield was arrested on Feb. 20 on suspicion of having…
Lenox to hire special events consultant
LENOX – The board of selectmen has unanimously approved the hiring of a special events consultant for the spring. This position will be 200 hours, run from March to mid-June and…
Lenox Finance Committee plans for the future
LENOX – The finance committee is taking a hard look at how best to plan for the town’s financial future. That was the chief focus in a recent committee meeting,…
‘Die Hard’ disappoints
It’s pretty telling when the best parts of an action movie are the scenes without any action. A Good Day to Die Hard is a disappointment, less because of poor…
String of break-ins in Lenox
LENOX – The peace of the town has been shattered. At least eight Lenox businesses have either suffered break-ins or attempted break-ins since Saturday (Feb. 16). Colorful Stitches reported a…