Letter to the editor: appreciation for coverage
Letter to the Editor: I just wanted to extend my sincerest thanks for publishing my letter to the editor under the heading, “Decline in enrollment causes concern,” that appeared in…
The Berkshire Beacon to sponsor 4th District Representative debate
Politics may seem to be usual on the national level as well as the state level with Elizabeth (Herring) Warren and Scott P. Brown (R-Mass.) debating for the U.S. Senate seat formerly…
Attorney general replies
Editor’s Note: While on the one hand we allow the dismissal of our inquiry based on the law as interpreted by the attorney general’s office, we still believe that actions…
Cranwell hosts acclaimed wedding photographer’s workshop
LENOX – Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club will be the location for wedding photographer Susan Stripling’s fall 2012 workshop, typically held in Miami, Fla. The two-day seminar, Nov. 7-8,…
Beacon Cinema search
In last week’s Berkshire Beacon edition, our reporter Bera B. Dunau wrote about the Beacon Cinema’s search of some of its patrons for items not sold within the building from…
Pilot to pilot
Since the primary election, Scott M. Pignatelli, a well-known and liked tradesman, has been the subject of the political questions of how he lost the register of deeds race in…
Why are Founders’ Day and the Apple Squeeze on the same weekend?
It was perfect weather this past weekend for the people to share in Lee’s Founder’s Day and Lenox’s Apple Squeeze. Promoters were happy with the huge turnout in Lenox, where…
WMECo expands energy efficiency offerings
Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo), which serves part of The Berkshires, is helping Massachusetts get greener every day thanks to innovative energy legislation and policies enacted in the commonwealth. Pioneering…
BHS hospitals recognized as top performers
The Joint Commision, the nation’s leading accrediting organization for hospitals, has named Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) in Pittsfield and Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington as “Top Performers” on “Key Quality Measures.” BMC was…
Commissioner of agriculture to speak in Lee
LEE – The Berkshire County Farm Bureau (BCFB) is pleased to announce Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture Greg Watson will be the keynote speaker at its annual meeting tonight (Sept. 27) at…