"[S]lowly but surely, you could see them dancing on the basketball court, and their smiles eventually came back to them while they enjoyed the summer," Camp Director Yael Skikne recounted about the campers.
Sallie earned a Master of Social Work degree from Smith College in Northampton and practiced locally as a psychotherapist with much of her practice focused on helping children.
He could fix almost anything yet his greatest gift was to make people laugh. With a sharp wit and the ability to impersonate anyone, he could always bring a room to laughter.
Eve Schatz, executive director of the Berkshire Center for Justice, is like a superhero, wielding law books and her pen to redress injustices inflicted on the disenfranchised, or anyone who doesn’t have the big bucks for a lawyer.
"We are honored to be the new owners of the Great Barrington Bagel Company. We look forward to serving our customers with the same level of attention to detail that they have come to expect and to providing a gathering place for the community."
-- Bob Climo, new owner of Great Barrington Bagel Company
When officers arrived, they said they smelled fresh spray paint and saw a dollar sign painted on the large excavator on Taconic Avenue, according to the police report.
"I’ve really enjoyed working in Great Barrington -- where I was born and raised -- but the opportunity to take on a management position such as this is a great opportunity."
--- Outgoing Great Barrington Health Director Mark Pruhenski who has taken a job as the Whately (Mass.) Town Administrator.
Every family in the Steiner school community comes together to create this festive winter village, from knitting squares to form the Community Afghan – one of many items available in the Fair’s Raffle Room – to crafting small gifts for the magical Little People’s Shop.
After her mother-in-law’s retirement in 1966 Dorothea became the Postmaster for the village of Glendale, a position she held until her retirement in 1992.
Mary loved to perform. She was very active in her local Senior Center in New York where she would sing, dance and act in their various programs up until she was 80 years.
Harold was a multi-faceted musician ... A kindred spirit -- someone who loved bringing great music to life more than merely putting on flashy performances -- he was an authentic inspirational model."
-- Daniel Stepner, Artistic Director of Aston Magna Festival.
“Each year the Fall Festival brings Shakespeare’s plays alive for hundreds of students who, in the process, both discover and reveal what it means to be human. This is the essence of theatre, and the heart of education.”
-- Shakespeare & Company Education Director Kevin G. Coleman
The organization that he dedicated a greater portion of his life and time to was the Boy Scouts of America. He helped countless young men attain the rank of Eagle Scout, proudly seeing both sons attain the rank in 1997 and 2002.
During his tour he served with the Infantry in Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland, and received the Eame Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
What many residents find puzzling, but can’t put their finger on, is why the renovation debate grew so heated. Some have wondered if there is another element at play, other than tax worries.
Josephine moved to West Stockbridge as a child and was educated in West Stockbridge Schools. She later worked for Austin Riggs Center and West Stockbridge Village School.
