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Stockbridge’s DeSisto project is a ‘go’

The Select Board’s unanimous decision to approve the multi-use special permit includes 32 conditions.

Anne Marie Comerford, 74, of Great Barrington

Funeral Mass for Anne Marie Comerford will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 10 a.m., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church, with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

West Stockbridge won’t move forward with next two phases of Housatonic Water Works agreement

“If one of the towns votes to not approve Phase Four or Five of that agreement, then the agreement no longer exists and it goes back to, basically, square one,” said West Stockbridge Select Board Chair Andrew Potter.

Crissey Farm to be sold to Egremont property group

Details of the sale emerged as part of the Great Barrington Selectboard meeting on Monday, April 28.

Unveiling of statue of W.E.B. Du Bois officially scheduled for July 19 at 2 p.m.

As a result of the Trump administration's tariffs, W.E.B. Du Bois Project Co-Chair Julie Michaels said the total price of the project may be higher than anticipated.

Elizabeth ‘Ibbie’ Brownlow, 91, of Lenox

Funeral services will be private for the family.

Business Perspectives: Berkshire Food Co-op’s owner drive

"The Co-op works hard to be affordable to everyone, and we work hard to offer a range of products that will appeal to all sorts of shoppers, whether it is longtime owners, or people just visiting or visiting the store," said Berkshire Food Co-op General Manager Jessica Bosworth.

Lee Town Meeting will tackle increased school charges, short-term rental and accessory dwelling unit zoning bylaws

The Select Board unanimously approved the warrant for the May 8 Town Meeting and uncontested May 12 election.

Triplex joins forces with Great Barrington Public Libraries to celebrate banned books in new series

“One of the things I am hoping for in this series is that it will allow people to engage in our current reality," Triplex Creative Director Ben Elliott told The Edge. "We need to see where we have been before and where we can go from there.”

Adam Rand, 59, of Sheffield

Services will be held for immediate family only.

Patricia Alice Mantegari, 80, of Pittsfield

Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 3, prior to the funeral, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m., at Roche Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at St. Ann’s Church in Lenox. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery.

Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Lauren Molk and John Panzer of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a spacious three-floor condo near downtown Stockbridge that feels like a free-standing house. The architectural design firm of Clark Green + Bek works with new owners to transform Doctor Sax House from a private home to a stunning boutique hotel. A report on real estate sales in the first quarter of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

Stockbridge backstory to missing mother and daughter

The child is currently in the temporary custody of her paternal grandmother.

Maxwell Hall charged with 18 counts related to surveillance at Williams College

The defendant is scheduled to next appear for arraignment in Northern Berkshire District Court on June 2.

Safe! Mother and toddler found unharmed near temporary Stockbridge home after whereabouts unknown — updated April 24, 7:30 p.m.

A mobile phone ping led to the end of the region-wide search for Brook and Juniper Weingart.

Great Barrington’s Annual Town Meeting on May 3

The Annual Town Meeting is typically held on a weekday evening; however, following taking public input through an online survey, the Selectboard decided in December to schedule the meeting in the afternoon on a weekend in order to increase resident participation.

State and Stockbridge Police looking for resident and toddler – story updated April 24, 8 a.m.

The Berkshire Edge has contacted the Stockbridge Police Department for further information and will update this story as needed.