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Farm and Table

The curious life of Rawson Brook Farm’s Susan Sellew

Today, Rawson Brook Farm can lay claim to being the oldest continuously operating commercial cheesemaking farm in Berkshire County.

by Bob Luhmann
Posted on June 21, 2020
News

Remembering the ‘great’ Great Barrington tornado 25 years later

The National Weather Service reported that debris was carried more than 45 miles to the northeast in Belchertown, where a fairgrounds racing ticket was found along with white corrugated plastic roofing material.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on May 23, 2020
Life In the Berkshires

No one goes hungry: Food pantry shifts into overdrive to feed growing need

Nobody’s selling apples on the corner for a nickel yet, but you can be sure the need has never been greater — not in anyone’s memory younger than 90.

by Andrew D. Blechman
Posted on April 23, 2020
Viewpoints

I Publius: Social distancing

People can get antsy and often angry when they are locked inside. They pick silly fights.

by Alan Chartock
Posted on April 18, 2020
News

Coronavirus impact: Some South County businesses close, some struggle, others do well

If you’re a restaurant owner who wants to stay open in the midst of a public health crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic, you essentially have one choice: trying to eke out a living by offering take-out, and perhaps delivery.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on March 22, 2020
News

Hearing on Great Barrington home-rule petition on horseracing set for Jan. 27 in Boston

It is not clear precisely when the home-rule petition hearing will begin. There are 10 hearings starting at 1 p.m. and the Great Barrington hearing is seventh on the list for that afternoon.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on January 22, 2020
Business

Business Briefs: Local Farmer Awards applications; NAACP meeting, panel discussion; taxation planning workshops; EforAll pitch contest; new Berkshire Taconic board members

Described as “’Shark Tank’ without the teeth,” EforAll’s friendly, free event features a business showcase followed by pitches from six pre-selected contestants and two more who are added the night of the event.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on January 7, 2020
Environment

Egremont Green News: Neighbors join plastic-reduction challenge

Instead of over-eating or over-drinking or over-spending, this healthy-living campaign targeted the over-abundance of plastic.

by Egremont Green Committee
Posted on November 22, 2019
Viewpoints

Alan Chartock: I Publius

Now we have a better understanding about what racing does to horses. It’s a bad idea.

by Alan Chartock
Posted on October 26, 2019
Life In the Berkshires

Bits & Bytes: ‘Willy Wonka KIDS’; Fairview Monster Dash; Jason A. Rodriguez at Jacob’s Pillow; ‘Six Jewish Artists’; Nature Discovery Backpacks

Jacob’s Pillow and Jason A. Rodriguez from the FX television series “Pose” will team up to showcase New York City’s Ball scene at the first-ever Pillow Party: Mini Ball Saturday, Oct. 26, at Jacob’s Pillow.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on October 23, 2019
Letters

Horse racing will increase traffic congestion

In a letter to the editor, Collin Lovas writes, “Additionally, it’s likely going to be a nightmare for shoppers attempting to enter jammed up Route 7 when horse racing events occur.”

by Letter to the editor
Posted on September 20, 2019
Business

Business Briefs: Entry to Entrepreneurship applications; disaster relief donations; nonprofit workshop for women; fraud prevention seminar; Berkshire Taconic grant deadlines

Big Y World Class Markets are partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on September 12, 2019
News

Rebranded Berkshire Food Co-op opens in new digs at Powerhouse Square

The Co-op’s new headquarters will bring the organization even further from its humble roots. The Co-op started as a buying club and opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in 1981 in the granary building on Rosseter Street.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on June 19, 2019
Business

Business Briefs: WAM Theatre donations; Jane Iredale joins Bergforf Goodman; Local Farmers Awards; Goodwill grand opening; Race Mt. Tree Services Career Day

The Local Farmer Awards recently gave $142,500 in amounts up to $2,500 to 62 farmers in western Massachusetts and eastern New York for materials and equipment to make infrastructure improvements.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on May 12, 2019
Farm and Table

Rawson Brook Farm to downsize: Get your chevre while you can

Like probably most other people, I am not happy when something I cherish ceases to exist. Rawson Brook Chevre will be with us for a while, but not forever.

by Laurily Epstein
Posted on April 23, 2019
Environment

Egremont Green News: Fast chargers needed for electric vehicles in Berkshires

An owner of an electric vehicle says current infrastructure is too geared to Teslas.

by Egremont Green Committee
Posted on April 17, 2019
News

Another false alarm: State lifts water boil order for Great Barrington

Yesterday, after the boil order was imposed, five more samples were collected from the Green River pumping station, where the sample was taken that originally prompted the order. None of the five tested positive for E. coli.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on April 11, 2019
News

Here comes the ‘Boozemobile,’ one liquor store’s response to a changing marketplace

Successful businesses are always on the hunt for growth opportunities, and package stores are no exception. But the stores face competitive threats that were hard to imagine only 15 years ago.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on April 3, 2019
Business

Business Briefs: Money Matters mentors sought; Brewer joins CDCSB; Local Farmer Awards applications open; Balance Rock moves; BTCF grant deadlines

To be eligible for an award, a farm must have gross sales of $10,000 or above, and be a member of either Berkshire Grown or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture or located in one the four counties of Western Massachusetts.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on January 9, 2019
News

Conflict-of-interest complaint filed against two Great Barrington selectmen; Sheffield ConCom member fined $2,500 by state ethics panel

Abrahams doubts anything will come of it because the ethics commission told him earlier there was no conflict of interest so long as he did not have a financial relationship with the applicant or otherwise stand to benefit financially.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on December 21, 2018
News

As selectboard mulls new alcohol policy, GB package store owners fail to stop additional licenses

The state sets a quota for the total number of licenses based on year-round population. Census figures set Great Barrington at two all-alcohol licenses and five beer-and-wine licenses. But the town currently has eight total licenses, only one of which is beer-and-wine only.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on November 27, 2018
Viewpoints

The DA a judge can’t trust

A judge presiding in Caccaviello’s home court has recently gone on the record about mistrusting the DA’s representations in a troubled murder prosecution.

by Igor Greenwald
Posted on November 3, 2018
Life In the Berkshires

Bits & Bytes: Fairview Monster Dash; Schumacher lectures; STEAM challenge night; ‘A Haunting in the Hills’; Williamstown Repair Cafe

Speakers Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield are doing work that builds on Du Bois’ legacy — his commitment to black economic development, cooperative structures and fair access to land.

by Emily Edelman
Posted on October 22, 2018
News

High times for Great Barrington? Pot shop proposals proliferate

After the planning board crafted a set of zoning regulations to deal with pot earlier this year, the selectboard reviewed them and most thought the regulations were a bit too lax since they would allow cultivation by-right in too many zones.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on July 10, 2018
News

Proposed plastic water bottle ban generates fierce support and opposition among merchants

Forty businesses and organizations have signed off on the Great Barrington proposal. There are some high-profile businesses on the list, including Guido’s, Prairie Whale and Soco. Most recently the Berkshire Co-op Market came on board.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on May 1, 2018
News

Could ‘complete streets’ make Great Barrington more user-friendly?

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation defines a complete street as “one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes – walking, biking, transit and vehicles – for people of all ages and abilities.”

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on March 19, 2018
News

Environmental activists want to ban the sale of popular water bottles

If it passes at town meeting, the GB On Tap program intends to provide additional drinking fountains and bottle refilling stations throughout town. In addition, it will help participating merchants and restaurants offer refillable water bottles for sale.

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on February 25, 2018
Environment

Egremont Green News: Check your supermarket for plastic film recycling

The most common examples of recyclable plastic film are bags for dry-cleaning, groceries, bread and produce, including zip-top bags.

by Egremont Green Committee
Posted on February 19, 2018
Learning

BCD community sends boxes of aid; hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rican families respond with many letters of gratitude 

On Make a Difference Day, 50 members of the Berkshire Country Day School community including students, parents, faculty, alumni, and community members participated in the sorting, boxing and shipping of 78 packages.

by Edge Staff
Posted on January 4, 2018
Life In the Berkshires

At Community Health Programs, serving families and children in need

At CHP Family Services, a rich tapestry of offerings is aimed at helping families cope with challenging circumstances and develop relationships in the process.

by Hannah Van Sickle
Posted on December 22, 2017
Life In the Berkshires

Berkshire Thanksgiving ‘wheres’

Professional chefs contribute their delectability skills and the food for some of the dinners, like Squanto and Massasoit long ago. All the chefs, cooks and volunteers who present these meaningful dinners are experienced and will be creating meals to remember.

by Judith Lerner
Posted on November 18, 2017
News

Community mobilizes to replace closed market used by elderly and immigrants

“As soon as it was announced, we had people on the ground. We started speaking with people and urging them to share their stories about how this affects them.” –Jeff Lowenstein, Berkshire Interfaith Organizing

by Terry Cowgill
Posted on November 13, 2017
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