Lil was known as the mayor of Hyde Place. She could always be found welcoming new residents to make them feel at home and completing new projects such as the Memorial Garden.
A vision should address the necessary integration of our two village centers (Great Barrington and Housatonic), the beautification and improved use of a revitalized town center, the reuse of town properties, housing needs, and the creation of an economic development template that would attract community members and investors.
“Berkshire Gives: One Day, One County,” a collection drive to gather much-needed food and supplies for area food pantries and shelters that serve the homeless, veterans, people living in poverty, and women and children escaping from abusive relationships.
The plan, the only one the town has so far received after several requests for proposals, calls for an adaptive reuse of the vacant 110-year-old school on Pleasant Street in the center of the village of Housatonic.
The primary order of business for Conner and Nappo was to get the selectboard to write a letter of endorsement for Grayhouse's application for $75,000 on an emergency basis from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Preservation Projects Fund.
"In some ways the Briarcliff is a great alternative to an Airbnb. It's a motel, but it's warm and welcoming. It's a hip, chic environment but not expensive."
-- Main Street Hospitality CEO Sarah Eustis
As Country Curtains closes its doors after sixty years, it is important to understand the relationship between Country Curtains and the character of Stockbridge. Simply put, Country Curtains money preserved Main Street. Jane Fitzpatrick didn’t shape Stockbridge, but she held it in the palm of her hand.
"Market forces increasingly favor big box stores and large online retailers who can offer less expensive product, free or low-cost shipping and a broader array of home goods for one-stop shopping."
--- Country Curtains Marketing Director Shane Wirta
"This is terrible, tragic news for you and our community. It really is the end of an era."
--- Nancy Fitzpatrick, board chairperson of Country Curtains, in a letter to employees
These Good News Business Salutes recognize major milestones in the Berkshires business community, including anniversaries, expansions and new product lines.
