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Candidates Mitts and Davis face off in debate for 3rd Berkshire District seat
At the Oct. 8 debate, Lenox Select Board member and independent candidate Marybeth Mitts faced Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair and Democratic candidate Leigh Davis.
State representative candidates for 3rd Berkshire District Davis and Mitts discuss issues at Kimball...
Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair and Democratic nominee Leigh Davis and Lenox Select Board member Marybeth Mitts are contending for Pignatelli's seat in the State House of Representatives in November’s general election.
Davis defeats White, Minacci in Democratic primary
"This is only the first step in two steps, with two months to go [to the general election]," Davis said to the cheers of her supporters during her victory speech at the Barrington Brewery. "You guys are going to be with me. I'm going to be with you, and we're doing it together."
Great Barrington Selectboard members endorse Vice Chair Davis for 3rd Berkshire District State Representative
Great Barrington Selectboard Chair Stephen Bannon, members Eric Gabriel, Garfield Reed, and Ben Elliot endorse Leigh Davis for 3rd Berkshire District State Representative.
Elliott takes Selectboard seat, Bannon re-elected Selectboard Chair, Davis re-elected Vice-Chair
During a special Great Barrington Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, May 10, first-time candidate Benjamin Elliott took his seat on the board after beating Sharon Gregory in the annual election. Members Stephen Bannon and Leigh Davis were also unanimously reelected by members of the Selectboard to their respective positions as Chair and Vice-Chair.
Davis’ STR proposal is a thoughtful one
The bylaw is neither extreme nor out of step with how other communities are dealing with the negative fallout from the unregulated short-term rental phenomenon.
As Davis and Abrahams spar, GB Selectboard unable to agree on short-term rental (STR)...
Abrahams took exception to the element of Davis' proposal that limited the ability of STR operators to those for whom the property is their primary residence.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Pleasant Valley expansion; Small Business Relief Partnership Grant; Davis joins Construct; Guido’s...
Through membership in the African American Credit Union Coalition, Greylock is working to strengthen access to financial services for people of color in the community.
Bannon and Davis victorious for Great Barrington Selectboard as Bailly is ousted; O’Connor wins...
A Proposition 2½ override also passed by a margin of 692-402. The measure will allow the town to raise the tax levy enough to address building improvements to the former Housatonic School, Housatonic fire station, police station and Town Hall.
GB Selectboard needs Davis, Bannon
In a letter to the editor, Pier Boutin, M.D., writes, "I see lots of positive changes underway in our wonderful town and want to see more."
Davis’ fresh perspective good for GB Selectboard
In a letter to the editor, Shirley Edgerton writes, "She has expertise in key areas that impact community members’ lives such as finances, affordable housing and economic development."
Davis has demonstrated ability to meet challenges
In a letter to the editor, Mark Lefenfeld writes: "Leigh is hardworking, incisive, knowledgeable about the relevant issues, and dedicated to improving the well-being of Great Barrington."
GB Election Round-up: Armed with ‘unique insights,’ Davis runs for selectboard; Atwood aims to...
"The work I do provides me with unique insights into how Great Barrington might better leverage state and federal monies, pursue shared services, and develop creative partnerships which would help to strengthen and sustain our community."
-- Great Barrington Selectboard candidate Leigh Davis
Business Briefs: Clinton Church Restoration seeks proposals; grant for CDCSB; Davis joins Saint...
Saint James Placehas announced that Leigh Davis, director of development at Mill Renaissance LLC and Eagle Mill Redevelopment LLC, has been elected to its board of directors.
Business Briefs: Restoration grant for Shays’ Rebellion monument; Davis joins Mill Renaissance LLC; Red...
Davis will report directly to principal developer Jeffrey N. Cohen on projects including a $70 million revitalization of the historic Eagle Mill in Lee and the revitalization of the Spinning Mill, a 225,000-square-foot mill in Adams.
28th annual walk to prevent homelessness honors Construct Inc.’s Executive Director Cara Davis
Amid the prosperity and singular culture of the Berkshires, it was clear that affordable housing was beyond the reach of many residents and workers, especially minorities. “Our homeless are invisible, hidden ... Being with people in crisis is a very, very profound experience and I honor that. It’s always a privilege and an honor to sit and talk with [the population Construct serves] to try and come up with solutions.”
--- Cara Davis, Construct Inc. director, who is stepping down after 26 years
Jamie Minacci announces run for State House seat
Minacci joins Patrick White and Leigh Davis in the Democratic primary, with Marybeth Mitts running as an independent candidate.
Town Manager Pruhenski gets high marks from Selectboard in annual review
"[Pruhenski] is hard-working, honest, reliable, knowledgeable, [and] affable," Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair Leigh Davis wrote in her performance review of Town Manager Mark Pruhenski. "Mark truly cares about this town."
Construct Inc. hosts ‘Warm Up the Winter’ annual benefit concert on March 7
Despite ongoing regional challenges, Construct Community Engagement and Communications Director Leigh Davis still has hope for affordable housing in the Berkshires.
Public input session on proposed real estate transfer fee on Aug. 29
The session on Aug. 29 will be a public discussion on the proposed fee made by Selectboard Vice Chair Leigh Davis.
Selectboard considers real estate transfer fee to support affordable, workforce housing
At their Monday, July 10 meeting, the Great Barrington Selectboard reviewed a proposal from Vice Chair Leigh Davis for a real estate transfer fee to support affordable and workforce housing; however, the proposal received substantial criticism from residents attending the meeting.
Attorney General finds Great Barrington Selectboard members in violation of open meeting law
Despite Massachusetts Attorney General’s office ruling that Selectboard Chair Steve Bannon and Vice Chair Leigh Davis violated the state open meeting law last year while crafting the controversial short-term rental bylaw, the office stated that it will not strike down the bylaw.
Great Barrington Housing Subcommittee suggests tax exemption for owners of affordable year-round rental housing
During the Selectboard and Planning Board Housing Subcomittee's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Selectboard Vice-Chair and Subcommittee Chair Leigh Davis discussed the idea of the town creating a tax exemption for owners of affordable year-round rental housing.
Great Barrington Selectboard refuses to put Main Street on ‘road diet’
The Great Barrington Selectboard will not alter its previous decision on traffic calming measures, despite pleas from member Leigh Davis for Main Street to go on a "road diet."
Selectboard members deny violating open meeting law
"I'm hoping that this will be the last of the attempted roadblocks that certain members of the Great Barrington citizens have brought before us," vice-chair of the Great Barrington Selectboard Leigh Davis said. "I think it's time to recognize that there has been a vote and that we need to move forward."
After months of wrangling, selectboard sends short-term rental law to town meeting
The board heard nearly 90 minutes of comment from dozens of citizens pro and con before moving the proposal by board member Leigh Davis to town meeting, where voters will debate it and decide its fate on June 6.
I PUBLIUS: A full-throated endorsement
Leigh Davis has the ability to do what is right but maybe not so popular. I admire that about her.
Possible conflict of interest roils short-term rental debate in Great Barrington
Great Barrington Selectboard member Ed Abrahams, who has contested the proposals of colleague Leigh Davis to restrict short-term rentals, shares his home and is involved romantically with someone who owns and operates a short-term rental in Housatonic.
Lively debate over short-term-rental regulations in Great Barrington stalls again
In response to what she called "misinformation" on social media, selectboard member Leigh Davis emphasized that her revised proposal does not affect the rights of homeowners to rent their homes on a seasonal or month-to-month basis. Nor was it intended to be a solution to the town's housing problem.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Does battle for vice chair of GB Selectboard signify a shifting political...
At last night's reorganization meeting of the board, Steve Bannon was reappointed chair and Leigh Davis was voted vice chair.
Selectboard embraces toned-down letter calling GB Declaration ‘exploitative and unwelcome’
Leigh Davis had proposed a letter last month. While her fellow board members agreed with its message, they thought its tone was too harsh and asked Davis to revise it.
Citizens dismayed at town’s name on GB Proclamation; officials say it ‘undermines’ COVID efforts
Selectboard member Leigh Davis recently sent an email to The Edge and many of her constituents indicating that she will be drafting a letter to her fellow selectboard members and will present it at the board's next meeting.
Brisk real estate sales and rising prices cause concern and ‘fear’ among town officials
Selectboard member Leigh Davis said her fear is that when they return to wherever they came from, the new buyers of former rental homes will rent them out on Airbnb, the online vacation rental service, which will further deplete the supply of homes and rentals for working people.
Great Barrington Selectboard denounces racism, initiates review of police practices
The goal of the reexamination of the role of the police is to “transform the police into a force for justice. We are not painting our Police Department with the same brush as other departments in other cities.”
-- Selectboard member Leigh Davis
PERSPECTIVES: Town aims to close off Castle, Railroad streets for evening dining as restrictions...
Selectboard member Leigh Davis said she has heard from two businesses on Railroad Street that are interested in closing the street for evening dining.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Internal policies debate exposes rift on Great Barrington Selectboard
Leigh Davis openly questioned why her fellow board members wanted to revise certain policies and whether they were a response to actions she has taken since her election to the board in May.
Sen. Hinds reconsiders support for bill to restore horse racing at fairgrounds
“Senator Hinds’ willingness to stand with his constituents is highly commendable and his removal of his name from S101 is significant.”
-- Great Barrington Selectboard member Leigh Davis
Grayhouse is rebuffed, as selectmen ‘reboot’ process of Housatonic School reuse
"I feel like I would like more of guarantee that you can actually move forward with financing it. It doesn't give me a lot of feeling that this could happen."
-- Great Barrington Selectboard member Leigh Davis
Lake Mansfield needs to be family friendly, safe
In her letter to the editor, Leigh Davis of Great Barrington writes: “A new path which separates driver from non-driver would also promote fitness, socialization, reflection, and, as in my case, encourage new families to move to the area.”
Hotel project will bring vitality to Great Barrington
In her letter to the editor, Leigh Davis writes: “Let us untangle ourselves from the mire of agendas… and celebrate the fact that Great Barrington is able to attract viable opportunities for economic growth and job creation such as this.”
School renovation an investment in economic development
In her letter, Leigh Davis, a member of the Great Barrington Finance Committee, notes: "One of the best and most compelling ways to attract young parents to come to or stay in Berkshire County is to have schools that are attractive and desirable for their kids to attend."
Great Barrington voters endorse regional school and town budgets
"The vote on the the regional school budget is about an investment in the future, not a witch hunt."
-- Finance Committee member Leigh Davis
Multicultural BRIDGE celebrates legacy and work of Martin Luther King Jr. in Great Barrington
“The national Martin Luther King theme of 2025 is ‘Mission possible: protecting freedom, justice, and democracy.’ That is our charge for today and the upcoming four years," Multicultural BRIDGE CEO Gwendolyn VanSant said in a speech at the beginning of the event.
BITS & BYTES: Third Thursday at Olana; Jewish Federation of the Berkshire presents Larry...
The Olana Partnership will hold its monthly Third Thursday at Olana State Historic Site, a free monthly community day of tours and programs for all ages.
2024 Year in Review (Part Three): September through December
These were the last four months of 2024 as covered by The Berkshire Edge.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: 1Berkshire annual meeting; Trolley station donated to North Chatham Free Library; BCC’s...
Over 200 attendees were present to hear about the economic development, membership, and marketing accomplishments that 1Berkshire achieved throughout this past year and to get a sneak peak into what 2025 will hold for the organization.
‘No better option’: Selectboard votes to hire attorney for acquisition negotiations with Housatonic Water...
“This is the best option in the state we could find,” Selectboard Chair Steve Bannon said during the meeting. “There were many with conflicts [of interests].”
Sculpture of W.E.B. Du Bois to be unveiled at Mason Library in the spring
After some discussion between the Selectboard and Sculpture Project Co-Chair Julie Michaels, however, it was decided to hold off on announcing a definitive date until a future Selectboard meeting.
Berkshire residents form group to look at purchase of Simon’s Rock campus
"What we would like to avoid is having a housing developer coming in, tearing down the buildings on the property, and just making it housing," said Peter Most, a member of the group interested in purchasing the property, "Many good things already exist at Simon’s Rock, and we want to make sure it continues.”
GE’s revised transportation plan vastly improved over first draft; some say it’s still not...
The sparsely attended informational meeting went into details on the project, and the public is invited to provide written comments before the Jan. 15 deadline.
