"After they graduate from school, students may go into the technology field or they may not," said school Technology Director Chris Thompson. "But the point is that children are having fun when they are working with technology, and I think it’s important for students to find inspiration and have fun.”
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ coming to Monument Mountain High School
"‘Once Upon a Mattress’ is still famous because it’s a musical that works for the whole family," said Director Chris Tucci. "There are jokes in the musical for both mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, brothers and sisters, and even little kids. Everybody who comes to the show will find something to laugh at.”
Jamie Minacci announces run for State House seat
Minacci joins Patrick White and Leigh Davis in the Democratic primary, with Marybeth Mitts running as an independent candidate.
School district looking at policy revisions concerning complaints about books, educational materials
"The School Committee will not permit any individual or group to exercise censorship over instructional materials and library collections, but recognizes that at times a reevaluation of certain material may be desired," reads the draft policy.
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Theory Wellness, Community Growth Partners file lawsuit against Great Barrington – Story updated: Third dispensary, Farnsworth Fine Cannabis, joins in lawsuit
In his letter on behalf of Theory Wellness and Community Growth Partners, which owns Rebelle dispensary, attorney David Rich claims that both companies were "... forced to tender to the town millions of dollars in unlawful Community Impact Fees, legal fees and additional costs, payments, and reimbursements.”
Ilona A. ‘Lola’ Rubino, 73, of Great Barrington
A private family service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, followed by a family graveside service at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Great Barrington.
West Stockbridge Select Board approves Town Warrant, but what, exactly, was approved?
At the time of publication the text of the Town Meeting Warrant is not available to the public.
Sheffield resident Milleron running against Congressman Richard Neal
“I started getting involved in politics after my daughter died in a Boeing crash,” Nadia Milleron told The Berkshire Edge. “I was apolitical before because I thought politics was disgusting and the people involved with it were awful, and I didn’t want anything to do with it. But what I discovered is that if you don’t do anything, then things get worse.”
Concerns arise over transparency of local government in Great Barrington
"[R]ecently, my trust, faith, and confidence in this board, as well as some of our town government practices, have been badly shaken," said resident Michelle Loubert during public comments at the March 11 Selectboard meeting.
Marcella B. Merker, 105, of Lenox
The funeral for Ms. Marcella Merker will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. Ann's Parish Center with Father CJ Waitekus officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, Mass. at a later date.
Ruth D. Salvatore, 93, of Lenox
A liturgy of Christian Burial for Ruth D. Salvatore will be celebrated on Thursday, March 7, at 12 p.m., at St. Ann's Church in Lenox by the Rev. William Murphy, Pastor of St. Peter's Church in Great Barrington. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Roche Funeral Home in Lenox.
Thomas Andrew Hynes Jr., 77, of Lenox
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Ann's Church in Lenox. Calling hours will be Monday, March 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Roche Funeral Home.
Lenox Select Board’s Marybeth Mitts joins Patrick White, Leigh Davis in race for Pignatelli’s State House seat
Mitts filed her candidacy papers on March 5.
‘In times of darkness, love is going to win’: Shakespeare & Company gearing up for new season
“For this season, we’re now able to be a little more measured and creative in our choices,” said Allyn Burrows, Shakespeare & Company artistic director and president of the Board of Trustees. “You will see things on our schedule that are a break from our normal and usual programming."