Friday, April 18, 2025

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Edge Staff

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Luxury living in the heart of the Berkshires

Make your own history in this brand new 4,200 sf home, easy maintenance and great location, offered by Maureen White Kirkby of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Barnbrook Realty.

Berkshire region real estate sales – April 11, 2025

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

Berkshire Humane Society secures $100,000 in grants to help underserved pets

“In this day and age, many people with pets are struggling to care for their animals,” said Berkshire Humane Society Executive Director John Perreault. “We’re grateful to the Wiederhold Foundation, MAC, and Benson’s for their generosity and commitment to animal welfare."

Karen R. Shaffer, 71, of Lee

The funeral of Mrs. Karen R. Shaffer, formerly of Lenox and Lee, will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Lenox Dale, celebrated by Rev. Monsignor John J. Bonzagni, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery.

Massachusetts Senate selects Elizabeth Freeman to be first woman bust in State House

“Whether by accident or design, the contributions of women who have shaped our Commonwealth and nation have too long been absent from State House art,” said Senate President Karen Spilka.

John B. Hull III, 92, of Great Barrington

Funeral services for John B Hull will be held on Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. A Celebration of John’s life will follow the burial at Wyantenuck Country Club.

Aquarion Water Company to improve water mains in Sheffield

During the water main cleaning, customers may experience temporary low pressure, no water, and/or discolored water.

Stockbridge comes together for Hands Off! rally

According to Barbara Woike of Stockbridge, who submitted photos of the event to The Berkshire Edge, in a town of just over 2,000 residents, over 200 showed up to protest in front of town offices on Main Street.

Michael Tyler, 67, of Ashley Falls

The family will have a private service in the future.

Dr. John Anthony Bellizzi Jr., 79, of South Egremont

For those looking for a way to honor John, please consider a donation to the American Red Cross or to Doctors without Borders.

The best of village living!

Lori Rose and Sheila Thunfors of Stone House Properties present a gracious in-town colonial with spacious rooms, natural light, and a gentle brook in the back yard.

Detention of Tufts student is a brazen attack on the First Amendment

This alarming incident is the latest example of the Trump administration unlawfully targeting student speech. When students face detention or deportation for lawful expression, it sends a message to all that the price of dissent is exile.

Berkshire region real estate sales – April 4, 2025

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

LuAnn Dombrowski, 71, of Mill River

In accordance with LuAnn's wishes, a celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date.

Helen L. Hainsworth, 97, of Lenox

A graveside funeral service will be conducted in the West Stockbridge Village Cemetery in May, at a date to be announced. There will be no calling hours.

Richard Howard Burdsall, 90, of South Egremont

A community gathering to celebrate Richard’s life will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to share memories and honor Richard’s legacy.
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