The Declaration of Independence makes crystal clear that the Founders fought for the proposition “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed …” Having lost the 2020 election, Donald Trump became the first president in our history to oppose the peaceful transfer of power and to try, in...
As developer Ian Rasch’s negotiations with the BCC Foundation dragged on through 2020 and 2021, and some proposed tenants dropped out, the hot real-estate market and an unexpected expense may have combined to nudge the project from health-and-wellness center to large, luxury apartments. In part five of seven of this Edge In Focus series, more details about the evolution of this Alander Group project.
In part four of a seven-part Edge In Focus series, plans for culinary training and a health-and-wellness center at the former BCC building were scuttled soon after the town awarded Alander Group a $250,000 grant to restore the historic façade. Instead, it will contain 13 large, upscale apartments including a few designated as affordable. Developer Ian Rasch says the original plan fell apart. The town committee that recommended the grant has questions.
Now that he owns the historic Mahaiwe Block at the corner of Main and Castle streets, Rasch will shortly begin a significant two-year renovation project. He’s offered financial and relocation assistance to the few remaining tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect if their buildings go up for sale—like the Gorham & Norton building did this week?
Developer Ian Rasch says his formula for acquisition and redevelopment will enable Alander to contribute to a “mixed-income” downtown in Great Barrington. How accurate that is, and what it means for affordable and workforce housing, may depend in part on whether the town steps up soon with effective housing policy, financial resources, or both.
As real-estate developer Ian Rasch builds luxury downtown apartments and transforms an Egremont campground to appeal to a much different clientele, how will his current and future projects impact a region facing a housing crisis and continuing gentrification? In this seven part Edge In Focus series, columnist Bill Shein takes an in-depth and revealing look.
It seems Orange Jesus is now a new name of Donald John Trump, the once and, many Americans still pray, future President of the United States of America. I think the term has something to do with Q. And because he so successfully mobilized a veritable army of followers, including the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. And because so many are impressed he steadfastly refused to acknowledge defeat at the hands of the Democratic Devil.
"Z" has become omnipresent in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. But there has been considerable debate as to what the "Z," a letter that does not exist in the Cyrillic Russian alphabet, stands for.
Only those who haven’t been watching can’t understand why he grabbed as many of our secrets as he could and stuffed them in his luggage. Only those who turn their backs on recent history can’t imagine the damage he might do.
I hope you will at least consider putting aside the COVID "What, Me Worry?" advice for the near future, and think about a policy of care and concern (with, when necessary, some calculated worry).
If you suspect you might have been exposed to SAII-22 at a Trump rally or a clandestine meeting of the Proud Boys or Girls, or maybe because you’ve been watching too much Tucker Carlson, make an appointment to see a professional.
As Big Pharma’s CEOs are making money hand over fist, ordinary Americans are paying far more for a wide range of drugs than the people of other nations.
"Maybe it’s just me, but it seems all connected. The continuing criminal neglect for the mental and physical health of our service people. While Halliburton and KBR made billions. While the politicians continue to live off their blood money donations of the military-industrial complex."
Concerns regarding the affordability of living in Great Barrington continue amidst reports that the 117-year-old Mahaiwe Block at the corner of Main Street and Castle Street may be sold to real-estate developer Ian Rasch of Alander Group.
When a virus lays you low, keeps you from work, from seeing your friends and loved ones, or puts you in a hospital, or in the ICU, how exactly do you keep it from disrupting your life?
In his latest column, Mickey Friedman lays out how the EPA and General Electric can clean up Housatonic River PCB contamination without relying on the proposed plan to create a toxic waste dump in Lee.
