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THE OTHER SIDE: RFK Jr.’s war on public health

It is one thing to ignore the easily found evidence of the effectiveness of vaccination, but it is incredibly worse and morally reprehensible to actively sabotage attempts to better protect the public from disease.

Sara Teasdale . . . There Will Come Soft Rains

The shape and formatting of Teasdale’s poetry tends to be classic and charmingly unsophisticated. But the subject matter is ever romantic and offers a woman’s perspective on life and love.

PREVIEW: Close Encounters with Music presents all-Russian program at Mahaiwe on Sunday, March 23

In addition to performing as a soloist, Chertock serves as principal keyboardist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and has been a professor of piano at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

INTERVIEW: BSO violinist Bonnie Bewick talks about folk crossover and her program for March 23 at the Linde Center

"Whenever I work with my BSO colleagues and do folk music, they're super supportive of what I arrange, and we always have a really great time," says BSO violinist Bonnie Bewick.

Egremont Barn closed ‘until further notice’

The property was previously put up for sale in March 2024.

I WITNESS: Leadership

Good leaders lead by example. Bad leaders lead by example, too.

CATA’s ‘Seeds of Connection’ on display at Berkshire Botanical Garden until March 23

“I think that ‘Seeds of Connection’ as a title for this exhibit really conveys the way that art can bring our community together,” said CATA Executive Director Margaret Keller.

Edge webinar seeks solutions to local housing crisis

Recording of the webinar is available for viewing.

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Helen Mullany of Helen Mullany Real Estate offers a high-quality, move-in-ready contemporary in a great location. The architectural design firm of Clark Green + Bek works with new owners to transform Doctor Sax House from a private home to a stunning boutique hotel. A year-end wrap-up of 2024 real estate sales has surprises. Plus, recent sales, a home-cooking recipe, and gardening columns.

PETER MOST: Et tu, attorney general?

To HWW ratepayers, the attorney general’s message is clear: “Let them eat cake.” To HWW, despite its ongoing breach of the Settlement Agreement, the message is just as clear: “Have at it.”

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Charles Edward ‘CJ’ Walton Jr., 44, of Richmond, Virginia

Friends and family are welcome to gather on Friday, March 21, at 1 p.m., at the Monterey UCC Church, for a memorial. Afterwards, a reception will be held at the Monterey Community Center, from about 2 to 4 p.m., to spend some time together.

Richard B. Jamieson, 67, of Ashley Falls

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Jamieson residence on March 30, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Monica Ruth Pattangall, 80, of Lenox

A memorial service will be held in the spring, with a date to be determined. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be held in St. Ann Cemetery.

Felipe G. ‘Phil’ Garcia, 86, of Sheffield

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 21, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Birches Roy Funeral Home, with a private graveside service on Saturday, March 22, for family and close friends.