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Blunt Road resident Lanny Fields has plenty of questions for Massachusetts Broadband Institute head Peter Larkin about the town's contract with Charter during meeting Oct. 15 at Egremont Town Hall.

The signs were everywhere: Egremont finally ‘ditches’ Charter

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By Terry Cowgill Tuesday, Oct 16 News

"No corporation enters into a sophisticated agreement with the Commonwealth and doesn't do due diligence on make-ready ... They want more money? At what point could that happen again?" -- Attorney Bill Solomon Read More

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Bits & Bytes: ‘She Kills Monsters’ at MCLA; childhood anxiety talk; papercrafting workshop; mindful eating class

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News Briefs: School committee candidates forum; Hinds holiday card contest

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CONNECTIONS: A tribute to Ellen Greendale, lover of gardens

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Obituaries

Kristie Fay, 54, of Williamstown

Edge Staff | She had a multitude of friends in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida, and was known for keeping in contact through thoughtful messages and gifts. Read More

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Berkshire Hills official wants referendum on possible merger with SBRSD

Terry Cowgill | The recommendation came amid mounting frustration with the slow pace of progress in gaining public approval for taking some tangible action. Read More

Life In the Berkshires

Bits & Bytes: ‘A History of Searles Castle’; downtown Pittsfield trick or treat; ‘The Perfect Pitch’; ‘Interreligious Illiteracy’; ‘Stone Pears’ book launch

Emily Edelman | The fifth annual Western Mass Film and Media Exchange will feature Hollywood screenplay consultant, author and pitch expert Pilar Alessandra. Read More

Trade and Commerce

Business Briefs: New topiary garden for BBG; Berkshire Leadership Forum; Pietrantone joins Jacob’s Pillow; BCC interim nursing director; succession planning seminar

Emily Edelman | A.J. Pietrantone joins Jacob’s Pillow with more than 30 years experience as an executive at a broad range of nonprofits. Read More

Letters

More factual reasons to vote NO on Question 1

Letter to the editor | In her letter to the editor Rene Wood writes: "Voting NO on Question 1 doesn’t say we don’t value their dedication and care. It doesn’t mean we’re against nurses. It does mean nurse-to-patient ratios should not be one size fits all or mandatory." Read More

Obituaries

Winona Harding, 93, of Great Barrington

Edge Staff | Winona drove a school bus for the Massini Bus Company for 30 years. Read More

Viewpoints

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrages

Ben Hillman | Donald Trump has reiterated his doubts about climate change, suggesting that the climate could “change back again.” and that climate scientists are politically motivated. Read More

Births

Birth announcement

Edge Staff | Two boys born at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington Read More

Obituaries

Leslie Rathbun, 80, of Stockbridge

Edge Staff | He worked at the New England Telephone Company and retired as an award-winning sales manager. With good friend Sam Dellea, he started and ran Berkshire County Cellular for many years. Read More

Learning

EYES TO THE SKY: Moon guide to evening sky. Welcome Fomalhaut, Orion, Orionid meteors

Judy Isacoff | The Orionid meteor shower, predicted to peak before dawn on Sunday the 21st, is active through November 7. At peak, in a dark location under a moonless sky, a maximum of 15 to 20 shooting stars per hour are predicted. Read More

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