Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Maria Amelia Dockery, 95, of Lee

Instead of flowers, please send a donation to La Maison Buissonniere, a nonprofit organization focusing on children’s socio-emotional development.

Deborah Ann Hall (Walto), 70, of Housatonic

A celebration of Deb’s life will take place at Finnerty & Steven’s Funeral Home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Please join the family in honoring Deb’s life.

Roger Rupert ‘Old Timer’ Stevens Sr., 74, of Ashley Falls

A service for Roger will be held at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on February 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the Great Barrington VFW immediately after.

An exceptional retreat with sweeping pastoral and mountain views

Sheila Thunfors and Nikki Carchedi of Stone House Properties offer a home with the best of both worlds—a rural retreat that's close to town.

Berkshire region real estate sales – February 6, 2026

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

U.S. Rep. Neal secures over $14 million in congressionally directed spending for local projects

As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of the purse to Congress,” said Rep. Neal.

Statements from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal

On Friday, January 30, U.S. Rep Richard Neal released the following statements as a ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Dorothy M. Conklin, 85, of Great Barrington

A burial will be held in the spring.

Masterfully Reimagined 1861 Post & Beam Barn

Philip Feiner of Country Life Real Estate offers you a rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined circa-1861 post-and-beam barn, transformed into a one-of-a-kind luxury estate set on 89 pristine acres in the heart of Columbia County.

Berkshire region real estate sales – January 30, 2026

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

Gov. Healey takes action to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship

The legislation would prohibit warrantless ICE arrests in schools, hospitals, courthouses, and houses of worship; the governor's executive order bars civil arrests in state facilities without judicial warrants.

Esther Bell named next director of Clark Art Institute

The veteran curator and scholar will assume take the helm at the Clark on July 1.

Catherine A. Wells, 84, of Sheffield

The family will receive family and friends at Birches-Roy Funeral Home on Saturday, January 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours followed by a celebration of life at 4 p.m. at Bogies in Great Barrington.

Theodore C. ‘Ted’ Ptak, 82, of Housatonic

Funeral Mass for Theodore “Ted” Ptak will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic, with Reverend William P. Murphy, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Bridget’s Cemetery in Housatonic.

Alfred S. ‘Fred’ VanDeusen Jr., 78, of Alford

In keeping with Fred’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow immediately at the Great Barrington VFW.

Three regional transit authorities to launch Link413, offering three new weekday commuter routes across four counties

Link413 was created in response to feedback from customers surveyed in recent years who noted connectivity as a key area for improvement. “Link413 will fulfill those regional service needs, so now you finally can get there from here,” said BRTA Administrator Robert Malnati.
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