Friday, July 18, 2025

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W.E.B. Du Bois’ great-grandson speaks at event before sculpture is unveiled at Mason Library

"As a group, collectively, so many people across the world are doing things in [Du Bois'] memory." Du Bois' great-grandson Jeff Peck said during the July 16 event. "I’m just overwhelmed with what I’ve seen, especially in the climate that we have in the United States right now with all the things that are going on.”

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Selina lamb of BIRCH Properties offers an elegantly expanded brick Federal in the heart of the Berkshires—an opportunity to own a masterfully designed estate that balances history, artistry, and nature. See how architect Pamela Sandler transformed a lake house on the shores of Lake Onota. A report on real estate sales in the first quarter of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

AT THE TRIPLEX: The new lawlessness

What do Westerns look like in the 21st century, when the West is won and the internet makes even the most desolate of places part of the global community?

W.E.B. Du Bois sculpture unveiled at private event at Mason Library

The official unveiling will be on Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Mason Library in Great Barrington.

Great Barrington Selectboard to interview William Riccio, Director of Public Services for Newport, Rhode Island, for town manager position

William Riccio has served as the Director of Public Services for Newport, Rhode Island, since November 2007.

I want to see the Epstein files

I am amazed the MAGA faithful have been mostly silent on all the law-breaking, horrid, cruel—add you own adjective here—acts Trump has gotten away with, only to find the Epstein files to be what has shaken the MAGA bedrock. Who knew?

What’s going on in Stockbridge? The latest on local projects

The town is tackling municipal signs, chime tower and bridge repairs, and grant applications.

AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 17, 2025

Wacky Chad's athletic brand of comedy is just one of many acts coming to Berkshire Busk! this weekend, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

It’s finally over: Longstanding conflict between West Stockbridge performing arts showcase The Foundry and abutter resolved

The West Stockbridge Planning Board approved a negotiated settlement agreement as the venue's special permit provisions.

PREVIEW: Ted Rosenthal and Tanglewood Learning Institute present a ‘trumpet summit’ on July 20 featuring Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Benny Benack III, and Bria Skonberg

"I’m thrilled to have four fantastic trumpeters—legends and rising stars—join my trio for an evening celebrating the richness and diversity of jazz trumpet greats: from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis and beyond." — Ted Rosenthal

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Gloria Friedman, 79, of Pittsfield

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Gloria Friedman of Pittsfield will be Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Roche Funeral Home in Lenox with Rabbi Barbara Cohen officiating. Buril will be Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, N.Y.

Robert William Lis, 78, of Housatonic

A Funeral Mass for Robert William Lis will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Saint Bridget’s Cemetery in Housatonic.

Thomas F. ‘Walt’ Palivoda, 72, of Housatonic

Walt’s family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a funeral service officiated by Deacon Ed Shaw at Birches-Roy Funeral Home. A reception will follow at Wyantenuck Country Club. Private burial will be at a later date.

Gilbert D. Moore, 75, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Services will be at a later date.