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Shaw Israel Izikson

Shaw Israel Izikson is Managing Editor for The Berkshire Edge. Izikson is an award-winning journalist, editor, and photographer from Baltimore, Maryland. He was the winner of the 2015 New England Better Newspaper competition in editorial writing. Izikson is the former editor of The Winsted Journal newspaper from 2014 to 2017. He was also the editor of The Winsted Phoenix from 2019 to 2021, and most recently The Country Journal in late 2021. He has been in the journalism field for over 20 years, starting as a reporter for The Irregular newspaper in Kingfield, Maine. He worked at The Lakeville Journal company for 11 years, working as a reporter at all three newspapers owned by the company before serving as the editor for The Winsted Journal from 2014 to 2017.

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Independent 3rd Berkshire District state representative candidate Mitts filed to run as a Democrat, according to records

According to her town’s voting record, which was provided via public records request, Mitts filed a party change from Democrat to “unenrolled” on January 11. When she filed for candidacy almost two months later on March 6, however, she filed “Democratic” as party affiliation.

‘Never forget’: Great Barrington commemorates 9/11

John Morris, a former New York City firefighter, was at Ground Zero at the day of the terrorist attacks. Now retired, Morris has lived in Great Barrington for the past five years. At the event, he spoke about his experiences from 23 years ago.

Board of Health upholds Order to Correct against Housatonic Water Works

The board adopted two modifications to the order: the first making it so the company would now be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 per day for any violation and the second requiring that the testing schedule be followed except in the case of weather-related emergencies or with permission from the board.

Triplex to show ‘Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way,’ Ferraro’s daughter to discuss her mother’s legacy at event

"[T]here is also a legacy from [the Mondale-Ferraro] campaign, and there are lessons from my mother’s life that I wanted to share," Ferraro’s daughter Donna Zaccaro told The Edge. "The film shows the good, bad, and ugly, but also all of the positive things from that campaign and my mother’s life.”

Fairs in Sheffield bring Berkshire County communities together

“I think it’s awesome for the community to get together to realize what a wonderful little town we have,” said Sheffield Senior Center Director Kathie Loring during the Sheffield Fair on Sept. 7. “It’s great to have such a nice day for everyone in town.”

Housatonic Water Works appeals Board of Health’s Order to Correct, board stays order until at least Sept. 10

After some back and forth between the Board of Health and representation for Housatonic Water Works, the board decided to stay the Order to Correct until another public hearing.

Pushing the boundaries of theater: First season at The Barn at Lee starts on Sept. 13

Three years after its founding, the organization, known as The Barn at Lee, will be holding its first season at its location on 345 Spring Street.

Davis defeats White, Minacci in Democratic primary

"This is only the first step in two steps, with two months to go [to the general election]," Davis said to the cheers of her supporters during her victory speech at the Barrington Brewery. "You guys are going to be with me. I'm going to be with you, and we're doing it together."

Leigh Davis wins Democratic primary

Davis will now go on to the general election in November against Lenox Select Board member Marybeth Mitts.

Former teacher’s lawsuit over ‘Gender Queer’ police investigation goes on

Defendants in the case were supposed to file their responses to the District Court on Friday, August 30. Instead, Galdós-Shapiro’s attorneys filed an amended complaint with multiple new allegations against the defendants.

For the love of reading and wrestling: Festival of Friendship event at Sheffield’s Bushnell-Sage Library

“Wrestling is an art form, a sport, and live theater,” Library Director Deena Caswell said about the event. “We wanted to put together an event that is very different for the community, and hopefully brings people out that we normally don’t see at the library."

Two arrested in Tractor Supply store theft in Great Barrington

Mendez and Garcia are being investigated for their possible connection with a larger-scale retail theft ring in the Northeast involving several Tractor Supply stores.

Great Barrington Board of Health officially serves Housatonic Water Works with Order to Correct

As per the Order to Correct, representatives from HWW are required to appear at the next regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting, which is set for Thursday, September 5.

Flying Cloud Institute celebrates Great Barrington’s art and artists with art crawl event

“This art crawl is part of a series of events for our 40th anniversary,” Flying Cloud Institute Development Manager Amy Traux told The Berkshire Edge. “For 40 years, Flying Cloud has been bringing scientists and artists together to work with the youth in the Berkshire County area."

Muddy Brook Elementary School’s new principal wants to ‘keep the doors open’ for families

“One of my goals as principal is to try to open our doors and offer opportunities to bring families into our school,” new Muddy Brook Elementary School Principal Cynthia Carey told The Edge. “We want to build a strong school community where we all trust one another and everybody feels safe."

Controversy arises over PAC endorsing 3rd Berkshire District candidate Patrick White; Leigh Davis accuses White of being uncivil

"Unfortunately, my opponent, Patrick White, has recently mocked both me and the organizations that have endorsed my campaign," Davis wrote in a post on Maggie's List.
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