Town native remembers Lenox of her childhood
LENOX – A town native, Mary Benjamin, 89, remembers playing as a child in the woods where Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center now stands. Her late father, Francis McDermott, worked…
Lenox begins preparing for 250th anniversary
LENOX – The town’s 250th anniversary may be five years away, but Lenox has already begun preparations to make sure it’ll be a memorable one. Lucy Kennedy of the Lenox…
Beacon Cinema manager explains bag search policy
PITTSFIELD – If you bring a bag to The Beacon Cinema, expect that it will be checked for outside goods. “We politely ask if we may have a look,” said…
Attorney general’s office holds Open Meeting Law training
LENOX – A well-attended, fireworks-free, public training on the Open Meeting Law has been held in Lenox. Each year, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, which is in charge of enforcing…
Pittsfield offering discounted art
PITTSFIELD – In an effort to stimulate more interest in the city’s growing arts community, Berkshire Money Management has announced a new initiative to spur attendance and art purchases at downtown Pittsfield’s…
Berkshire School to look at sustainability in Sheffield
SHEFFIELD – The selectmen unanimously supported the Berkshire School in its desire to have the town join the Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) to look at the town’s impact on the…
HDC delays decision on preschool windows
LENOX – No decision was made for the preschool that wishes to operate from the Church on the Hill chapel on Main Street to replace eight windows, six over one style,…
Race looks to raise funds for cancer program
LENOX – Ready, set, go is the phrase hundreds of runners will be waiting for this weekend. The Annual Brock Trot is a community and family-friendly running race with 5k,…
Democratic primary could indicate upset in November election
The results of the recent Democratic Party primary point to a tight general election contest in the 4th Berkshire Massachusetts State House District and trouble for 4th District incumbent William…
Stockbridge approves conservation restriction
STOCKBRIDGE – The selectmen have added their approval to plans that will place conservation restrictions on a large piece of property in town. The land is located across the street…