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As SBRSD elections take shape, questions persist about district personnel and sustainability

By Terry Cowgill Tuesday, Oct 23 News

It does appear that a generational challenge is in the offing for the Nov. 6 elections. A flyer distributed throughout the district refers to a "clean slate for SBRSD school committee" and flatly states that "the candidates support the right of all the towns to have their elementary schools." Read More

Arts & Entertainment

FilmColumbia: 2018 festival awash with tempting films, honors actor Brian Cox

Life In the Berkshires

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Letters

Elected officials and primary voters have supported Andrea Harrington for District Attorney

Letter to the editor | In her letter Ellen Croibier writes: "The people have spoken and multiple other Berkshire County officials have endorsed Andrea Harrington as the Democratic nominee for Berkshire County District Attorney." Read More

Viewpoints

CONNECTIONS: The plots to subvert democracy

Carole Owens | It is harder to understand why American citizens would undermine elections. Yet, in American history, the movements to be inclusive have been balanced by the movements to remain exclusive. Read More

Arts & Entertainment

REVIEW: A Close Encounter with…Rossini

Sharon Smullen | Close Encounters With Music launches its 2018-19 season with a festive celebration of the Italian composer and great gourmet Rossini. Read More

News

Officials celebrate Great Barrington’s newly formed cultural district

Terry Cowgill | Town officials say the new cultural district will engage in marketing and communication efforts such as cultural district signage and brochures. District officials will also develop a shared calendar of events and promote downtown activities and businesses. Read More

Life In the Berkshires

Bits & Bytes: Fairview Monster Dash; Schumacher lectures; STEAM challenge night; ‘A Haunting in the Hills’; Williamstown Repair Cafe

Emily Edelman | Speakers Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield are doing work that builds on Du Bois’ legacy — his commitment to black economic development, cooperative structures and fair access to land. Read More

News

News Brief: Great Barrington Fire Department rescues dog following fall

Edge Staff | After another passing hiker assisted by climbing across the boulders and identified the dog's location, Great Barrington firefighters were able to access the crevice and retrieve the dog. Read More

Environment

Amplifications: Water, a diminishing resource

Rochelle O'Gorman | According to Water.org, one in nine people lack access to fresh water. Think about that. There are approximately 7.7 billion people on the planet. Read More

Environment

ANALYSIS: Otis State Forest pipeline battle set troubling precedents for state-protected land

Mary Douglas | For now, at any rate, no interstate pipeline is on the horizon, nor are any other projects such as federal highways or railroads that might threaten Article 97. Read More

Farm and Table

NATURE’S TURN: On the cusp of winter, Turtle Tree Seeds turns toward spring

Judy Isacoff | Last week, on the eve of the deepest chill and wind chill of the season, I reached into reserves of dogged determination to secure my harvest of fennel, dill, peppers, French sorrel, amaranth and most of the turnips. Read More

Letters

Merger of Berkshire Hills, Southern Berkshire school districts long overdue

Letter to the editor | In his letter, William Foster writes: “Declining school enrollment and the re-emergence of a technical path enhance the need for a merger.’ Read More