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Housatonic Water Works: Public hearing in January concerning loans to build manganese treatment system

Company Treasurer James Mercer tells the Department of Public Utilities that the manganese situation “is not a health concern.”
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Shutdown showdown

Sarah Wright -
That time POTUS started an epic food fight.
Breaking News

Multiple Berkshire County residents arrested by State Police in child porn sting

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Residents from Great Barrington, Pittsfield, North Adams, Lenox, and Becket were all arrested as part of the sting.
Arts & Entertainment

PREVIEW: Berkshire Concert Choir explores earth, heritage, and community in ‘Sacred Place,’ Nov. 15 & 16 at Zion Lutheran

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A 103-voice chorus presents an immersive program rooted in Jewish liturgy and environmental reflection.
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BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Great Barrington Farmers’ Market wraps up 35th season

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Market Manager Dennis Iodice called this year’s season “amazing,” with 1,600 to 2,000 people attending each market.
Business

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Windy Hill Farm—celebrating nearly 45 years

Robbi Hartt -
This Great Barrington destination is known for U-pick apples and blueberries, fresh-cut Christmas trees and winterberries, nursery stock shrubs and trees, and a seasonally stocked farm store—now a holiday market.
Tech in the 413

TECH & INNOVATION: The breath behind the story

Howard Lieberman -
Numbers don’t lie, but they don’t sing either.
Business Briefs

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Indie Readery & Records opens in Pittsfield; The Clark appoints Lara Yeager-Crasselt; Adams Community Bank welcomes Amanda Belanger and Shannon Park; After Hours expands; Shakespeare & Company retires mortgage; Co-op Bank partners with Brown & Brown; Berkshire Conservation District Annual Meeting

Monica Bliss -
Indie Readery & Records will focus on offering literature that promotes social justice, equity, and freedom places a strong emphasis on liberal and progressive viewpoints.
Breaking News

Gov. Healey to Trump Administration: ‘We’ll see you in court’ over threat to penalize states issuing SNAP benefits

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"President Trump should be focusing on reopening the government that he controls instead of repeatedly fighting to take away food from American families.” - Governor Maura Healey.

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Life In The Berkshires

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BITS & BYTES: Dan Tyminski at The Mahaiwe; Music Mountain presents Ulysses Quartet at Wethersfield; The Orchestra Now presents ‘Jurassic Park’; Rick McLaughlin Trio at Old Town Hall; Wintergreen at Berkshire Music School; Berkshire Concert Choir concert; Otis Preservation Trust presents Gail Gelburd

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Life In the Berkshires

BITS & BYTES: inkBoat at Kaatsbaan; Berkshire International Film Festival presents ‘SLAY’; Berkshire County Historical Society at The Beacon; ‘Sno-ciety’ at The Colonial; Samuel Harrison Society, Sheffield Historical Society, and Housatonic Heritage present ‘Saying Their Names’; OLLI presents Neal Pilson; Mill Town presents Wandering Dance Festival

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BRIGHT SPOTS: Week of November 5, 2025

BITS & BYTES: Stephen Glantz at BIFF; ‘The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne’ at The Crandell; ‘La Bohème’ at The Mahaiwe and The Clark; Ohan Breiding and Lisa E. Bloom at MASS MoCA; Normi Noel at Becket Arts Center; Becky Libourel Diamond at Ventfort Hall

WHERE WE ARE: Liana Toscanini — Famous name, familiar face, and local nonprofit connector extraordinaire

BITS & BYTES: World premiere at PS21; Silkroad Ensemble featuring Wu Man at The Mahaiwe; Eagles Band at The Colonial; ELO tribute at The Colonial; Berkshire Art Association presents ‘Unfinished…’; Semester Cinema seeking local actors; Soldier On 5K

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Obituaries

Paul Dickinson, 81, of Housatonic

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Paul’s wishes are for a private burial at Green Lawn Cemetery in Housatonic.

Constance Jane Trepania Montgomery, 96, of Lenox

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A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge on Saturday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m.

Anne Lorraine Stannard, 91, of Great Barrington

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A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Lawrence Elliott Stannard, 90, of Great Barrington

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