Monday, March 16, 2026

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"We didn't spend the money or take the time to develop alternative plans." -- Berkshire Hills School Committee Chair Stephen Bannon

After its second defeat in less than a year by Great Barrington voters, the outcome of the vote to renovate Monument Mountain Regional High School appeared to surprise Berkshire Hills School Committee Chair Stephen Bannon.

As quoted in The Berkshire Edge: “We don’t have an official plan B,” Bannon said wearily, while waiting in Town Clerk Marie Ryan’s office for the tribulation of Great Barrington results. “We didn’t spend the money or take the time to develop alternative plans.”

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EYES TO THE SKY: Here comes the sun

Astronomically, the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring, occurs on March 20, 2026, when sunrise is 6:57 a.m. and sunset 7:05 p.m. In our locale, close to equal day and night also occurs on the 18th and 19th.

BITS & BYTES: ‘Into Light Project’ at Hotel Downstreet; John Ratajkowski and Francie Lyshak at Mad Rose Gallery; Sónia Almeida at The Clark; Genève...

Despite a strong service network, Berkshire County continues to lead the state in overdose fatalities, with stigma and lack of awareness preventing many from seeking help.

BITS & BYTES: High Horse at The Foundry; Sara Dubow to speak at Susan B. Anthony dinner; Sourdough Challah Workshop at Dewey Hall; OLLI...

Breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops, four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse.

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