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It’s finally over: Longstanding conflict between West Stockbridge performing arts showcase The Foundry and abutter resolved

The West Stockbridge Planning Board approved a negotiated settlement agreement as the venue's special permit provisions.

Arcadian Shop’s kayak rental program for Stockbridge Bowl returns after hiccup

The state Department of Fish and Game gave the green light for the summer water sports project by granting a special use permit.

Great Barrington Selectboard to interview town manager candidate on July 22

The position has been vacant since the end of 2024 when then-Town Manager Mark Pruhenski left to become town manager of Middlebury, Vt.

TRIFEST youth film festival to be held at The Triplex in September

"I felt that it would be great to open this up to creative artists from around the world," said TRIFEST Executive Director Nicki Wilson. "Our goal is to make this a real youth-oriented festival and not a grown-up international film festival.”

Construct Inc. discusses hope for affordable housing in Berkshire County in annual board meeting

According to Construct Inc. Executive Director Jane Ralph, while progress has been made when it comes to providing affordable housing in Berkshire County, “the need is going to be great for a while.”

The slate is set: Two candidates locked in for Stockbridge Select Board election

Jorja Marsden and Sally Underwood-Miller are vying for the seat vacated by former Select Board member Patrick White.

Berkshire United Way appoints Katherine von Haefen interim president and CEO

von Haefen will retain her current responsibilities as the organization's director of community impact.

Stockbridge seeks community input on future of Pine Street Courts

The Select Board invite residents to share their priorities for the site. Should the town reinvest in the Pine Street courts?

Celebrating 25 years of creativity: Berkshire Arts Festival at Ski Butternut

“Over the past 25 years the festival has become a part of the summer Berkshire experience,” organizer Richard Rothbard told The Berkshire Edge.

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall opens in Lenox to a hero’s welcome

Weekend visitors to this traveling tribute were encouraged to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers.

A dog from the Berkshire Humane Society inspires art show in New York City gallery

You often find yourself alone in gallery spaces. Often, just as used bookstores have cats, galleries have dogs, Supa said.

A mother, an Oscar-winning movie, and a legacy: Filming begins on ‘You Haunt Me’ starring Tony-winning actress Maryann Plunkett

“We are filming at the house in Great Barrington where [my mother] lived and died," Joe Symons said of the short film. "It will be a hard experience for me. But it will also be very healing. It will be a final send-off for her, making peace with both her life and death."

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W.E.B. Du Bois sculpture to be unveiled at Mason Public Library on July 19

"It has been a long time coming," Du Bois Project Board of Directors member DuBois Thomas said. "I am really excited to get this over the finish line and deliver a sculpture to the community that I think will be really enjoyed for ages to come."

Stockbridge town administrator responds to criticism over personnel issue

Stockbridge Town Administrator Michael Canales provides an explanation of procedures following questions citing executive session wording and the responsibility for determining employee consequences.

Thomas F. ‘Walt’ Palivoda, 72, of Housatonic

Walt’s family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a funeral service officiated by Deacon Ed Shaw at Birches-Roy Funeral Home. A reception will follow at Wyantenuck Country Club. Private burial will be at a later date.

Lenox’s Arcadian Shop awaits path forward to continue its Stockbridge Bowl kayak launch program

“All [kayak rental] transactions occur at the Arcadian Shop,” Arcadian Shop co-owner Chris Calvert told The Berkshire Edge during a July 9 phone interview.