Edge Staff

Berkshire region real estate sales April 14-20, 2019

Friday, 3 May 2019 - The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: April 14-20, 2019

Picturesque Monterey Colonial – Recently Reduced!

Friday, 3 May 2019 - George Cain of William Pitt Sotheby's offers a hassle-free country retreat, impeccably maintained and move-in ready!

Birth announcements

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 - A girl and a boy born at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

Alex Karpinski, 7, Zoe Karpinski, 7, and Marek Karpinski, 3, of Sheffield

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 - Alex, Zoe and Marek were the light of many lives; their spirit and many shared memories will live forever.

Luke Karpinski, 41, of Sheffield

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 - His favorite activities included reading, growing fruits and vegetables in the family garden, and playing board games—all experiences he shared with his family.

Justine Wilbur, 41, of Sheffield

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 - In 2017 Justine began working for the Albany law firm of Hoffman Warnick. It was there that she found her place as a well-respected, accomplished patent attorney and “a true friend to everyone in our firm.”

Judy Rosley, 86, of Sheffield

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 - A beautiful fashionista and an artist, she cultivated and emanated style throughout her life as a designer, an antique dealer, a healer, a poet, a writer, a therapist, a dancer and a radio host.

News Briefs: GB construction update; GB candidates’ forum; Conservation Land Tax Credit bill approved

Monday, 29 Apr 2019 - A public forum for all Great Barrington candidates will be held Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 South Main St.

Pittsfield man dies in hunting accident on Monument Valley Road

Sunday, 28 Apr 2019 - An initial police investigation into the incident suggest the incident was an accident.

 I. ‘Talking with Teens,’ a video series: Talking about substance use

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 - Talking with Teens” is a video series created by the Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition in partnership with Railroad Street Youth Project, Multicultural BRIDGE, and The Center for Motivation and Change.

News Briefs: Opioid research study; Ashland Street revitalization

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 - The approach of Boston Medical Center’s study will be to partner with 16 communities across the state to test the impact of Office-Based Addiction Treatment and the deployment of additional interventions.

Berkshire region real estate sales April 7 – 13, 2019

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 - The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: April 7-13, 2019

Prestigious 1785 Van Schaack House in Kinderhook

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 - Jonathan Hallam of The Kinderhook Group offers the historic and beautiful Van Schaack house in the center of Kinderhook village!

New Spring Listings!

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 - A selection of new listings for the new season!

News Briefs: DA addresses Massachusetts Probation Service, Trial Court employees; GB bulky waste collection

Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 - Berkshire County District Attorney Harrington presented "Bail Reform: A Vision for Equity, Fairness, and Public Safety" at the Massachusetts Probation Service Training Academy earlier this month.

Verona Hammer, 91, of Brunswick, Maine, formerly of Great Barrington

Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 - She was employed in jewelry sales, appraising and grading diamonds and colored gemstones in Seattle, Washington; Billings, Montana; and Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Birth announcement

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 - A boy born at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

Scott Murcray, 56, of Southfield

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 - Scott loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, panning for gold and even just being outside working around his home or fixing things, but as much as Scott loved the outdoors, his family and friends came first.

News Brief: GB construction update for the week of Monday, April 22

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 - The street should remain open to traffic, but there may be limited times when detours are necessary. Some work will begin early, at 6 a.m., in an effort to minimize traffic disruptions.

Queen of the Lake: Stunning Lake and Mountain Views

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 - Elisha Poirier of Stone House Properties offers you a rare opportunity to live on Queechy Lake and also have stunning mountain views!

Berkshire region real estate sales March 31 – April 6, 2019

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 - The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: March 31 - April 6, 2019

Jury finds man guilty of rape, abuse of a child

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 - “This retrial demonstrates our office’s commitment to aggressively prosecuting sex crimes… Victims of sexual assault in Berkshire County deserve justice.” -- District Attorney Andrea Harrington

Raymond Elling, 94, of Great Barrington

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 - Upon his retirement in 1972, he and wife Josephine moved the family to Great Barrington and opened a bed B&B that they ran for 27 years.

Birth announcements

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 - Two girls born at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

News Briefs: Lake Mansfield trail work; Mass Pike bridge deck repair; GBPD joins use-of-force database

Monday, 15 Apr 2019 - The GBPD joins hundreds of police departments nationwide in reaffirming their commitment to better data, which can be used to develop policies and procedures and build a stronger understanding of when, why and how officers use force when detaining suspects.

News Briefs: Southern Berkshire Emergency Medical Services study results; Open Space Task Force seeks members

Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 - The task force leads a collaborative process to engage the community and gather feedback about citizens’ open space/recreation needs and priorities, and establishes an action plan to help meet those needs.

A Great Barrington Selection

Friday, 12 Apr 2019 - Whether you're looking for commercial properties or a new home, Great Barrington has what you want.

137 Jerusalem Road: A Spectacular Estate Dating Back to the Tyringham Shakers

Friday, 12 Apr 2019 - Chapin Fish of Brockman Real Estate offers one of the great Berkshire estates, on 44 acres!

Berkshire region real estate sales March 24-30, 2019

Friday, 12 Apr 2019 - The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut: March 24-30, 2019

Great Barrington Fire District issues boil water alert

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 - Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.

News Brief: Drug raids net seven arrests in Pittsfield

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 - “I am grateful for our law enforcement partners for interrupting a major drug-trafficking operation between Springfield and Pittsfield, and getting a large amount of dangerous drugs and weapons off the streets of Berkshire County.” -- Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington

Nicholas McCormick, 39, of Housatonic

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 - Nicholas worked as a carpenter for various companies in the area.