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News Brief: Hinds secures Senate approval of enhanced property tax relief for veterans who volunteer

Hinds’ amendment was adopted unanimously by the Senate by a vote of 39-0 during the course of Friday’s debate and is based on legislation authored by Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, D-Lenox.

Berkshire Region real estate sales, July 16-22, 2017

The latest weekly report of real estate transactions in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: July 16-22, 2017

News Brief: Baker-Polito administration awards $30.5 million in Community Development Block Grants

Berkshire towns received $4,208,221 in CDBG grants out of the $30.5 million allocation.

News Brief: Hinds chairs hearing on tourism resources

“This informational hearing was an opportunity to listen to and learn from key stakeholders in the tourism and arts community on how we as a state invest in the cultural underpinnings of our economy,” --Sen. Adam Hinds

Birth announcement

A son was born to Rachel Beth Baumann and Harold Armstrong.

Mary DelGrande, 101, of Sheffield

Funeral services for Mary R. DelGrande will be held on Saturday, July 29, at 11 a.m. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Sheffield.

Catskill Freedom Network to hold fundraiser

Catskill Freedom Network is an all-volunteer grassroots Democratic political action committee whose aim is to elect a Democrat and defeat Republican Rep. John Faso in New York’s 19th Congressional district in 2018.

Jon F. Sullivan, 72, of Great Barrington

Jon worked for many years as a caretaker at ToHoNe Shores on Lake Buel.

Harriette Sturges, 87, of Ashley Falls

Harriette enjoyed lunches each month with Blue Bird Friends for over 35 years, gardening and flowers, reading, knitting, sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles and making preserves for family and friends.

Todd R. Lane, 55, of Las Vegas, graduate of Monument Mountain High School

He was an outdoor enthusiast. An accomplished rock climber, he loved canyoneering, surfing, hiking and mountain biking.

John H. Beckwith, Sr., 80, former Great Barrington Selectman and police officer

A 32-year member of the Great Barrington Police Department and selectman for six years, he cared greatly for community and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Multi-Million-Dollar Homes You’d Love to Own

A selection of properties currently on the Berkshire real estate market, ranging in price from $3 million to $6 million.

Berkshire Region real estate sales July 9-15, 2017

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: July 9-15, 2017.

Andrew Seth Levine, 76, of Stockbridge and Bonita Springs, Florida

Andy was an active member of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, which he served as Treasurer and chairman of the Finance Committee for many years. 

Kurt G. Kruger, 54, of Great Barrington: Poet, scholar, composer, craftsman and father

His love of poetry led to frequent readings of his original works at the Deb Koffman Gallery in Housatonic and at Fuel in Great Barrington.  

News Briefs: Pignatelli promoted to committee chairmanship; Legislature reaches marijuana compromise

Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, D-Lenox, will serve as the House chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. The position was previously held by late Rep. Gailanne Cariddi.
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