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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.

Great Barrington Properties

Great Barrington offers its residents the beauty of the Berkshires with the conveniences of everyday life- a cultural "hub" in the Berkshires! Home to The Berkshire Edge, "What's on the Market" this week explores Great Barrington.

Berkshire region real estate sales November 19-25, 2017

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire Region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: Nov. 19-25, 2017

Poets Live! Poet Jayne Benjulian, editor David Scribner on The Live Poets Society salon

Poets are interested primarily in death and commas. -- Carolyn Kizer

News Brief: Farley-Bouvier files legislation to improve foster child permanency and stability

Studies show that permanency is key to enabling children who transition out of DCF to attain successful relationships, careers, and mental and emotional health.

Lenore Aronson, 88, of Stockbridge

In 1941, as an eighth-grader, she was among a group of 10 students who won the Lincoln Medallion, given by the Chicago Historical Society, for their essays on the definitions of democracy.

News Briefs: Hinds statement on Rosenberg situation; Department of Public Health advises early flu shots

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Tuesday that flu season has started earlier than usual and recommends that people take steps to prevent the spread of flu.

The Very Rev. Walter Taylor, 79, of Lenox and Key West, Fla.

In Texas, Taylor helped foster the creation of New Hope Housing, which pioneered the approach in Houston of using single-room occupancy housing coupled with intensive counseling and employment support services to help solve chronic homelessness among city residents.

Mary Wilson Brady, 96, of New York City, mother of Nicki Wilson of Great Barrington

Mary was a force of nature, an athlete, an ardent Democrat, a fighter for injustice, an early NAACP volunteer and generous to all in need. She had a code of ethics rarely seen in today's world.

Patricia Brown, 90, of Lee

Mrs. Brown worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph for many years, and later in the Lee High School cafeteria and the housekeeping department at Meadow Place in Lenox.

Patricia Lester, 61, of Becket

A lover of animals, Patricia was particularly fond of cats, who brought her great comfort and happiness.

Joan ‘Betty’ Vigneron, 86, of Great Barrington

She loved science and education in general, having graduated from Simon’s Rock College in 1983 and studied advanced teaching at UMass Amherst.

Berkshire region real estate sales November 12-18, 2017

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire Region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: Nov. 12-18, 2017

Convenient Contemporary in Great Barrington

This property of the week offers both complete privacy and amazing convenience! Not a single other home in sight, yet lively downtown Great Barrington is only five minutes away. This is a home that has seen much love and happiness.

Close to the Mountains: Skier’s Delight

Temperatures are dropping and winter is here. Ski season comes next. Get ready for mountain sports by getting yourself a home right near Catamount, Butternut or Jiminy Peak ski areas!

Birth announcements

The Family Birthplace at Fairview Hospital reports the birth of four girls.
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