Saturday, January 25, 2025

News and Ideas Worth Sharing

Robbi Hartt

Robbi Hartt had a career teaching middle school English and writing at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Conn. She now lives in Mill River, Mass., where she and her husband have renovated a 1795 farmhouse to create a respite for families dealing with pediatric cancer. She writes regularly for The Berkshire Edge and New Marlborough’s Village News. Her poems have appeared in the “Busy Griefs, Raw Towns” anthology.

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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Hy’s Fried—Clear the tables and open the dance floor!

This new “old club” is offering sweet–salty chicken and sides, spinning the vinyl, and shaking things up in South Egremont.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on The Old Inn On The Green and The Southfield Store

Under the same ownership for the past two decades, these sibling New Marlborough treasures have withstood the test of time.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Hill Town Recycling & Waste—personalized service from a young entrepreneur

Founded in 2016, this local business is now owned and operated by 21-year-old Tristan Ralph, who is steadily growing the operation to serve the community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Figlia—expanding the options and conversations for a healthier 2025

Tired of having to settle for soda instead of spirits, twenty-something Lily Geiger concocted a stylish, sophisticated, zero-proof drink from her family home in Ashley Falls. It's a business with a purpose.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Berkshire Community Action Council—warming the winter for those in need

Going on six decades, the nonprofit has been "dedicated to minimizing the impact of poverty on people’s lives, helping people help themselves and each other, and making Berkshire County a better place to live.”

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Seekonk Tree Farm—two thumbs up for the season

Buying a tree from this family-run business has been a cherished holiday tradition going on four decades and three generations.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Granville House—a Michelin Key “very special stay” nestled in the Southern Berkshires

The husband-and-wife owners tapped into their combined experience in the hospitality industry to build their dream bed and breakfast in their family home.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Matrushka Toys—now in a new Great Barrington location

Now in its seventeenth year of business, this woman-owned shop is known by its iconic mushroom logo, chosen "as something whimsical that captured the magic of childhood."

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Route 102 Auto Sales & Service—celebrating 25 years

This Lee-based, family-run business has been a trusted source of pre-owned vehicles and full-service car and truck repair services since 1999.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Berkshire Grown—and the return of the Winter Farmers Markets

Through its winter markets and year-round programs, this homegrown nonprofit helps support the sustainability of local farms and the community's access to fresh, healthy, seasonal foods.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on ‘griffin’ — a Great Barrington treasure celebrates its final month

After 14 years and five locations, this beloved downtown hub is closing its doors. "It’s how I met everyone who means something to me," says owner Connie Griffin as she prepares for the next chapter in her own story.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Mend—heal your body, protect the planet

With locations in Great Barrington and Stockbridge, this new spa is committed to “sustainability, holistic wellness, education and empowerment, circular economy, community engagement, and continuous innovation.”

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Cantina in New Marlborough—a farm-owned restaurant that’s hitting all the right notes

After a lengthy hiatus, the cultural hub—frequented by locals/neighbors and weekend visitors alike—celebrated its official reopening on October 10 with new owners, a new team, and a renewed focus on serving the community.

HEAR ME documentary coming to Tyringham Town Hall on October 17 

Featuring local young people impacted by gun violence 

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Pastries by Hanna—A woman-owned startup featuring “Craft treats made with love”

This savvy one-person operation is thriving through word-of-mouth recommendations and community support—and good, old-fashioned hard work.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Irwin Feld Design—Classic modern design that endures

Sharing a passion for a curated design experience, the husband-and-wife team provides interior design, design coaching, project management, space planning, and other collaborative services to clients.
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