IS182 names two fall residents
STOCKBRIDGE – IS183 Art School of the Berkshires has announced the selection of artists Andrew Davis and Claire Fox for its fall Citizen’s Hall Residency program starting Tuesday, Sept. 4.…
Planning board to move on signs without HDC
LENOX – A joint meeting of the historic district commission (HDC) and the planning board hit a snag when only three of the planning board members and two members of…
Lenox Children’s Center holds craft fair
LENOX – Lilac Park (on Main Street in town) drew the curious, the tourists, the natives and craft-loving crowds on Sunday during the 23rd annual Lenox Children’s Center Crafts Fair.…
Rep. Neal confident coming to election
Congressman Richard Neal (D-Springfield) seems pretty secure about his re-election prospects. “Well, I’m extremely confident,” said Congressman Neal in comments to The Beacon. “But not cocky.” A former Springfield mayor,…
Nuciforo sees Congress as next way to serve region
Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr. is running for Congress to be a strong progressive Democratic Representative. “They’re [the American people] looking for a strong Democratic leader to go to Washington and…
Shein looks to challenge not just Rep. Neal, but system as a whole
Bill Shein is running a proudly unconventional and unapologetically progressive campaign for United States Congress, and he’s running to win. “I’ve been outspent 100 to 1,” said Mr. Shein in…
SBRSD continues superintendent search
SHEFFIELD – The Southern Berkshire Regional School District is continuing to move forward with its search for a new superintendent. “We’re really eager to do it right,” said SBRSD School…
Monument Valley honor roll announced
GREAT BARRINGTON – Monument Valley Regional Middle School has announced its honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2011-2012 school year. A total of 125 students attained the…
Planning for the future
LENOX – The town community preservation commission (CPC) and the selectmen will look to streamline their efforts in the coming years to make best use of the funding available. For…
Local towns receive Green Communities grants
GREAT BARRINGTON – Being green has started to payoff for two local towns. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rick Sullivan and Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Mark Sylvia…