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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section: Property of the Week -- Jen Harvey of Compass offers a brand new contemporary, distinguished by thoughtfully designed spaces filled with natural light, in a wonderfully central location. Transformations -- The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County. Market Perspective –...

Work on Du Bois Freedom Center moves forward

According to Eugenie Sills, interim executive director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Freedom Center, the organization hopes to open the doors to the center within three to five years. “However, much depends on fundraising and the availability of material and labor," she told The Edge over email.

Pullin’ for the Pantry raises funds and spirits

The People's Pantry held its fundraising event Pullin' for the Pantry, which consisted of performances by several musicians and groups, including the BTU’s, Tyler Fairbank, Wanda Houston, and Rees Shad, at the Egremont Barn on Thursday, September 22.

Residents, organizations team up to Smash the Stigma

Representatives from several organizations were present in booths at the Smash the Stigma at the Town Hall Gazebo on Saturday, September 17 to give out information about resources to those who might need them.

John F. Rogers, 70, of Lenox

Whip smart, charismatic and witty, John was a trusted advisor and a beloved friend to many throughout his life.

CONCERT PREVIEW: West Stockbridge Historical Society presents the Rick McLaughlin Trio featuring Sheryl Bailey and Yoron Israel

The Rick McLaughlin Trio, consisting of Berklee professors Rick McLaughlin, Sheryl Bailey, and Yoron Israel, will close out the West Stockbridge Historical Society's 2022 Jazz Concert Series at the Old Town Hall, Saturday, September 24, at 8 p.m.

Berkshire Busk! closes second season

“I think people keep coming back to The Berkshire Busk! because everyone keeps having fun,” event founder and co-organizer Eugene Carr said of the event whose season came to a close on Saturday, September 3. “This is a great way to see all of your neighbors and meet with your friends. It’s great that the community comes alive at night here in Great Barrington.”

Salute to Patrick White for proposed tax relief in Stockbridge

Chairman White’s suggestion certainly got the town’s attention regarding a problem that has festered for decades.

Advice from a Berkshire writer

Having a way with words and being a professional writer are two different things.

BITS & BYTES: BBG art exhibit; Lenox Jazz Stroll; Koshersoul; Bernard A. Drew to discuss CCC camps; old-time music workshop and concert; Knosh &...

Featuring well-known and up-and-coming artists, Berkshire Botanical Garden’s season-long “Symbiosis” exhibition will open with the third indoor installment on September 16.

In response to former Stockbridge Select Board member Roxanne McCaffrey’s letter on the Residential Tax Exemption

Many of the people who can afford to move here have an intrinsic vein of altruism. I hope they will not overlook the as-of-yet unmet needs of deserving residents in their own town because of the distracting rhetoric of some of our local politicians.

‘No difference’ between part-time, full-time residents

There is no difference between the full-time and part-time populations of Stockbridge. We are all people, and if you prick us, do we not cry? If you stick us, do we not bleed? And if you wrong us, do we not seek redress?

The long road to National Historic District designation

The Sandisfield village of New Boston has been approved for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

MASS MoCA residency program focuses on foreign-born, first and second generation Americans

Through the combined efforts and resources of The Studios at MASS MoCA and The Berkshire Immigrant Center, this program gives a unique opportunity to an underserved group of artists.

Sheffield Fair returns, Saturday Sept. 10

Held at the Sheffield Town Park, off Miller Avenue, everything is free except for food or vendor items.

A vote for sheriff candidate Alf Barbalunga

We don’t need more six figure executive jobs at the jail; we need better treatment and education for the inmates so that there is less relapse.

Laura Keeney Tucker, 96, of Alford

Throughout her life, Laura enjoyed exploring the outdoors, watching birds, and learning about the natural world, no doubt leading her sons to their lifelong interests—birding and nature photography for Jim, and a career in forestry for Peter.
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