Verizon requests new signage in Lenox
When a utility sends an outside, third party, to the Lenox Historic District Commission (LHDC) to ask for permission for a new sign, one knows there is a story. In…
The D word, Facebook and our humanity, oh my
Oh my is right… it’s a word that should never be uttered in a marriage and yet, in a rare moment our tempers flare and it’s out there, never what…
Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic returns
Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, to me, means music, perhaps a rock concert, scenic beauty and a picnic. But, from Aug. 15-18, Tanglewood means a lot…
Thoughts on cancer
Cancer – lung, bladder, bone, pancreatic and/or prostate – hits many individuals annually. Sometimes there is a cure, other times not. The simple mention can through an individual into a…
Beacon publisher speaks about cancer
The news of cancer admittedly did not sit well. I probably was like a lot of other men internally. Outwardly, I tried to remain calm for my wife (Christine) and…
The show in Pittsfield
The ad reads: Pittsfield Suns The Best Part of Summer Not just baseball…but family fun. Wow, was that the truth. If you want a great, family experience while watching a talented…
‘Frozen in Time’ tells story of survival
A true World War II story of danger and bravery – incredible bravery – of men who were primarily in the business of rescuing fliers and other US military around…
Softball memories
Throughout the brief history of this column, many sports have been covered. We offer opinions, report on local past and present athletes, follow second and third generations of county legends…
It’s summer in the city (and countryside, too)
Okay folks, we are now into the first week of July. Summer is acting like a race horse, galloping at furious speed down the track. No one wants it to…
What has the lawsuit taught us?
With the dismissal of the Kennedy Park court case, it’s now time to reflect on what has come of it all. The lawsuit sure was costly, for both the town…