Local history preserved in Lenox Library
LENOX – An exciting, long-term project to index and eventually digitalize special collections at the Lenox Library will begin in 2013, said Sharon Hawkes, executive director. The special collections contain…
Ventfort Hall trying to re-open second floor
LENOX – Supporters of Ventfort Hall are asking Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick to help them re-open the historic mansion’s second floor. “What we’re attempting to do is raise a…
Area schools address safety concerns
Schools across Berkshire County are helping students, faculty and families cope in light of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14. Whether it’s revisiting…
New lawyer and accountant for Lenox
LENOX – A new town counsel and a new town accountant have been hired. At the board of selectmen’s last meeting, the selectmen unanimously voted to hire the law firm…
Climate change impacting winter tourism
With seasonal cultural festivals like Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow, summer marks the height of Berkshire County tourism. Yet visitors still flock to the area during the winter to take advantage…
Lenox ZBA looks at proposed changes to Hoff’s Mobil
LENOX – Revisions to Hoff’s Mobil are again on the table. Business owner Glenn Hoff and his attorney, Jeff Lynch, presented changes to the plan they originally filled with the…
Here we come a-caroling
LENOX – The streets of downtown Lenox will again be filled with holiday cheer and music this winter. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 7-9 the Town of Lenox will…
FBI search of Lee Police Department centers on Chief Buffis
LEE – An FBI investigation, leading to the search of the Lee Police Department, appears to be zeroing in on Police Chief Joseph Buffis. Agents of the FBI, assisted by…
Lee science teacher named MAST educator of the year
LEE – Science, technology, engineering and math (also known as STEM) continue to be topics of great interest to the country, state and county educational systems. Lee Middle and High School…
Obama stays in office; Warren wins
The Democratic Party had a strong election night in Massachusetts. In addition to a win for Elizabeth Warren over incumbent United States Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), President Barack Hussein Obama…