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Stockbridge eyes new plan to redevelop Interlaken Road/Desisto School property

The special permit filing claims a reduction in density as well as less land to be cleared compared to the 2016 proposal.

Physician fleeing Pennsylvania gas wells fights Berkshire pipeline

The natural gas companies were allowed to ignore all the state and local zoning regulations; they could drill wherever and whenever they wanted.

Part II: The heroin epidemic in our town, and our culture of cruelty  

I hate heroin. I hate that it disappeared some of my childhood friends, killed others, and left still others straggling down our Main Streets with those shadows in their cheekbones.

State to move ahead with funding for rail commuter service to NYC

“It’s a cycle. We’re at the end of the automobile cycle. It’s now cutting edge to realize that a private company can make a buck at passenger rail service.” -- Housatonic Railroad President John Hanlon

Tanglewood grass

Next to the artists, nothing at Tanglewood takes more “care and feeding” than the lawn, that greensward that many consider to be the crown jewel of Tanglewood.

Part I: The heroin epidemic in my town

We cannot dismiss the problem of heroin and the underlying, mysterious madness of the youth here. What do people need to escape from when they need to escape this much, this far?

Review: A stunning production of ‘Breaking the Code’ at Barrington Stage

Mark H. Dold has come into his own with this role as Alan Turing; it is the one I've waited for all these years as he has performed for Barrington Stage. The result is superb theater.

Federal grants to benefit Housatonic and homeowners

'This [grant money] will provide direct assistance to homeowners who need to put a new roof on, get a boiler upgrade, or energy efficient windows.' -- town Planner Christopher Rembold

State to buy Berkshire rail line; first step in restoring passenger service

'This is absolutely a good idea. It's a massive investment in infrastructure, and it will be significant for the Berkshire economy.' -- State Sen. Benjamin Downing

President of Reconstructionist Rabbinical College to visit Congregation Ahavath Sholom

“This is also a wonderful chance for our members and the broader community to expand our knowledge of the different ways one can live a relevant Jewish life in the 21st century.” -- Ahavath Sholom Spiritual Leader Barbara Cohen

Gideon’s Garden: So others may eat

“Gideon’s Garden is the best thing. It’s such a pleasure partnering with them. They have a big heart; they care about everybody.” --George Laye, director of the Guthrie Center

Circus is coming! Smirkus is coming!

The Circus Smirkus performances are a benefit for the Great Barrington Fairgrounds Redevelopment Project. The Smirkus theme is: “Anchors Away for Atlantis, a maritime merriment under the briny big top.”

Letter from Paris

Although The Village and the Rive Gauche have been radically reinterpreted in the last quarter of a century, they are still beautiful beyond belief.

Bioremediation of toxic waste under way at Log Home site

If successful here, the bioremediation could revolutionize the way thousands of industrial parcels are cleansed of pollutants.

Finance Committee mulls implications of census data

"Census data is not necessarily what you want to guide strategy. There is no wall around Great Barrington.' -- Great Barrington Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin

An American welcome to the Tanglewood season: Opening night starring Renee Fleming

This was an auspicious start of the Tanglewood season, signaling, one may hope, the advent of a special musical welcoming and inclusiveness by Maestro Nelsons and his company.

Stopping the pipeline: What are the options?

The proposed pipeline route travels through an estimated 20 state-protected wildlife management areas and state forests, municipal watershed protection areas, the reservations and sanctuaries of The Trustees and Mass Audubon, and the Appalachian Trail.