Monday, March 16, 2026

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Edge Staff

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Bonniventura M. Smith, 80, formerly of Great Barrington

A small, intimate gathering for close family and friends will be held at Birches-Roy Funeral Home on Monday March 9, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A private burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Agnes Kathryn Peron, 85, of Lee

Family will receive friends at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home on Monday, March 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Great Barrington. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Custom-built Craftsman house with stunning mountain views

Lisa Kelley of MacCaro Real Estate offers a home with space, privacy, scenic beauty, and the quality of a true Craftsman home, in a most convenient location.

Berkshire region real estate sales – March 6, 2026

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

Great Barrington Public Theater announces its 2026 summer season

“We’ll present a season of world-premiere plays at a newly configured, intimate black box theater in the Great Hall at Saint James Place, with upgraded lighting and seating elements to create a unique space to embrace these provocative new plays,” says co-Artistic Director Jim Frangione.

Jane’s Quad opens at Ski Butternut with community support

"This was a true team effort," said Ski Butternut General Manager Ron Crozier. "Every department at Ski Butternut was involved, and I’m incredibly proud of the hard work and long hours put in by our staff to bring Jane’s Quad to life."

MassDevelopment awards $4.5 million in grants to community and economic development organizations statewide

MassDevelopment’s Small Business Technical Assistance Program awards will help 55 business-serving organizations deliver technical assistance, business skills workshop training, and access to financing to small and microbusinesses.

Berkshire County district attorney finds Adams police officer acted within law and Use of Force Policy in Jan. 27 shooting

Based on preliminary investigations, Baker acted within Massachusetts General Law and Adams Police Department’s Use of Force Policy when he discharged his service weapon

Berkshire County artists receive grants from Mass Cultural Council

This represents the largest annual investment in grants made to individuals in the agency's history, outside of the extraordinary one-time COVID-19 relief efforts.

The best of lake living!

Victoria Standring of LaMacchia Realty offers a stunning home, privately and intentionally set just off the shoreline, creating a peaceful retreat with elevated views. And in perfect turnkey condition.

Berkshire region real estate sales – February 27, 2026

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

State Attorney General Campbell demands gas companies fix delivery failures that left residents without heat during winter storm

“Gas companies have an obligation to deliver the services they promise on time and reliably. Leaving households without heat or hot water during the cold winter months after requiring customers to rely on them exclusively for this service is both dangerous and unacceptable,” said Campbell.

Dr. Stephen Kaufman, 81, of Eliot, Maine

The funeral will take place at Dewey Hall in Sheffield on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11 a.m., followed immediately by internment at Ahavath Sholom Cemetery in Great Barrington. A livestream of the funeral service will be available.

W.E.B Du Bois event on February 23 moving to Zoom

The event has been moved to Zoom due to the snowstorm.

Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory launch landmark ‘BSO x NEC Alliance’

Through an integrated approach to artist cultivation, content development, and shared use of campuses and venues, this first-of-its-kind alliance between a major symphony orchestra and a leading conservatory will fuel innovation and excellence in orchestral music in Boston and beyond.

Dorothy J. Fuller, 93, of Great Barrington

A graveside service will be scheduled in the spring.
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