Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Stockbridge Select Board, developer find middle ground on DeSisto proposal prompting possible decision granting Special Permit May 15

The attorneys for both the developers and the town will clarify conditions for the project and present a plan on Thursday for a vote.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of May 15, 2025

How are your allergies this spring? Many people I know have been suffering from the pollen blues—or should I say "yellows" as I have found my white car turns yellow in a matter of hours.

BITS & BYTES: Shany Porras at Hancock Shaker Village; Cantrip at The Foundry; Close Encounters with Music at The Mahaiwe; David Guenette at Mason Library; BCC mental health training; Stockbridge Grange community dinner

In this captivating solo exhibition, artist Shany Porras translates the melodies, rhythms, and spiritual essence of Shaker hymns into vibrant abstract works.

DANCE REVIEW: Pilobolus at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

It is clear that the current artistic directors of Pilobolus are attempting to carry on the troupe's initial vision, in the same collaborative fashion, albeit with differing degrees of success.

Congratulations to Patrick Silk

I hope all voters will come together to support him as Sheffield's newest Select Board member.

Flashing red-light warning

Jamie Minacci does not truly represent Stockbridge residents.

Municipal election results: Egremont and Great Barrington

Results from Egremont and Great Barrington.

A response to Denny Alsop’s Letter to the Editor

Sadly, this is just the latest example of the lies and distortions that the small group of opponents of a well-planned project that will benefit every single taxpayer in Stockbridge will go to with their opposition.

Lee election results confirm uncontested races, add write-ins to School Committee, Housing Authority

Turnout for the election reflected three percent of the town's registered voters.

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Roberta A. ‘Bobbie’ Nussbaum, 90, of Egremont

A funeral service for Roberta 'Bobbie' Nussbaum will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, conducted by Rabbi Barbara Cohen. Burial will follow at Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Vivian G. Pikett of Dalton

Kindly make memorial contributions to Our Daily Bread Ministry.

Francis Thomas Duke Jr., 82, of Lenox

The funeral for Mr. Francis T. Duke will be held on Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Church in Lenox, with Rev. Michael Tuck officiating. Burial will be private in Corashire Cemetery in Monterey. There will be no calling hours.

Jeffrey E. van Lingen, 62, of Lenox

There will be a service held on Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Roche Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 4 to 7 p.m.