Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Edge Staff

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Robert MacKenzie, 65, of New Marlborough

Bob always had a tremendous work ethic. He began mowing lawns at age 12, and as an adult, Bob began building homes. Bob continued on to build over 30 homes in the Berkshires.

Joseph Puleri Sr., 84, of Lee

He then worked for Eaton Paper for 33 years and traveled across the country as the president of the International Paper Makers Union.

Jean Marie Kergaravat, 64, of Lenox

She was the office manager for the Law Offices of Sherwood Guernsey and also worked as a machinist at Clark-Aiken Company.

Joan Carter, 86, of South Egremont, fashion executive

As an early innovator and a fast-moving fashion executive, Joan held many positions at the highest levels of publishing and fashion, both in Los Angeles and New York.

Great Barrington firefighters extinguish blaze at Housatonic home

"It's always heartbreaking to see a family forced from their home by a fire, especially when it happens so close to the holidays." -- Great Barrington Fire Chief Charles Burger

News Briefs: Senate approves Dewey Court conveyance to Great Barrington Housing Authority; nonprofit independence upheld as Johnson Amendment protected

During deliberations in the U.S. Senate, the chamber's parliamentarian blocked language that would have repealed the Johnson Amendment, a provision in the current U.S. tax code that prohibits charitable organizations from endorsing candidates for political office.

Elegant Southern Berkshire Colonial

Built in 1800, this beautiful estate takes you back in history. Once a farmhouse, country manor, and B&B this property offers much potential. With its beautiful views and incredible lighting, it awaits the next chapter...

Berkshire region real estate sales: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2017

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut.

News Brief: Save the Art – Save the Museum to hold rally at Harvard University

Save the Art - Save the Museum will rally outside the American Alliance of Museums conference at Harvard University.

Margaret ‘Ann’ Collins, 86, of Lee

In addition to raising nine children, Ann worked alongside her husband at Collins Veterinary Hospital in Lee throughout his career.

News Briefs: Nonprofits oppose proposed federal tax overhaul ; report finds Mass. healthiest state

We are deeply concerned for the millions of people in need in our communities and across the country who rely on private funding for critical early education, out-of-school time programs and organizations that provide pathways out of poverty." -- Joint statement on proposed tax reform by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and Catholic Charities of Boston

Birth announcement

A boy born to Hana and Jeremy Kenny of Great Barrington.

Ann Louise Angelini, 88, of West Stockbridge

She worked as a school bus driver in West Stockbridge for 10 years and then waitressed at the Berkshire Truck Plaza, retiring in 1989.

Anne Rae Thomson Hyatt, 83, of Sheffield

One of her greatest joys in life was being a grandmother at which she excelled.

John D.W. Kingston, 85, of Stockbridge, teacher of design at Simon’s Rock  

He was an artist to his last days, painting and drawing to the end.  John left us with a treasure of journals, sculpture, drawings, paintings and countless other arts, crafts and projects.

Onota lakefront home with expansion possibilities

With over 100 feet of water frontage on one of the Berkshires' finest lakes, our "Property of the Week" offers tranquility like only a waterfront property can. Uninterrupted views give the home a very private feel, even though it's only a few minutes from downtown Pittsfield.
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