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I WITNESS: What if they threw a militarized birthday party and nobody came?

Nothing takes the savor out of a malignant narcissist’s birthday party more quickly than no one showing up.

Conversion of Searles School into 88-room hotel back on track

Plans call for construction to begin next spring with completion expected in the summer of 2021.

Contrary to rumors, sales of Powerhouse Square units proceeding as planned, developer says

Now that the model units are open, Benchmark Development principal Charles said he expects to reconnect with prior contacts and hold regular open houses.

No temporary fix: Cottage Street bridge to be closed for five years

Though the vote was unanimous to keep the bridge closed, selectboard Chairman Steve Bannon said the board could always change its mind if there was a groundswell of objections from neighbors.

Rumors of downtown hotel project’s death greatly exaggerated

Chrystal Mahida and her husband, Vijay, who own several hotels in Berkshire County, did not offer a specific timeline for when construction to convert the school would begin, but she wanted to assure the public that plans are proceeding.

Vijay Mahida honored by Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce

“Our goal is to even out the tourist season in the Berkshires so it lasts all year long." ---- Hotelier Vijay Mahida, on acceptance of the Business Person of the Year award

Great Barrington Selectboard unanimously approves special permits for hotel at Searles School

“The applicant has taken it all very much to heart and wants to do...what is right for the community…we all have the potential to get something good for Great Barrington.” --- Sean Stanton, chairman of the Great Barrington Selectboard

Searles School to be preserved in new hotel plan; key opponents approve

“We are delighted. We feel good about the town. Vijay [Mahida] cares enough that he stepped up in a big way. They’re doing something very brave.” -- Save Searles School founder Bobby Houston

Let’s have clarity about proposed hotel at the Searles School campus

Much of the discussion [about the hotel proposal] has either lost sight of the real issue or has twisted it into something it is not. I’ve been distressed by the seeming willingness of the participants in this debate to obfuscate what is, in actuality, a fairly simple question.

Great Barrington Town Counsel raises issues with Searles School hotel proposal

"The Selectboard will need to determine whether the proposed project will ‘redevelop’ the Searles building in a manner that secures to the Town the benefit of the building’s historic or cultural or architectural significance." -- Great Barrington Town Counsel David Doneski

The Berkshire Hotel would redeem a Bridge Street eyesore  

In his letter to the editor, Andy Moro of Housatonic writes: “The naysayers can't stand someone living the American dream proposing to develop an eyesore into something that will benefit the town.”

Mahidas open $14 million Hilton Garden Inn at Lenox/Pittsfield border

“It’s still the story of America,” noted Congressman Richard E. Neal, a story of the success of an immigrant family with tenacity and ambition. "Congratulations from the United States of America."

Historic Commission gives green light to Great Barrington hotel project at Searles School

“This is an investment by local people. And we’ll be creating a shared environment for our customers and for the town, a virtual downtown resort, where our visitors will find destinations for entertainment, culture, shopping and dining within walking distance." --- Chrystal Mahida, owner of 79 Bridge Street Realty, the future developer of the Searles School

Luxury hotel to be proposed for Searles School complex

"You could imagine that demolition is anathema to historic preservation. On the other hand, you could get a new structure that pays homage to history. It all depends on what the Selectboard is willing to do.” -- Town Planner Christopher Rembold
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