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Sara Teasdale . . . There Will Come Soft Rains

The shape and formatting of Teasdale’s poetry tends to be classic and charmingly unsophisticated. But the subject matter is ever romantic and offers a woman’s perspective on life and love.

Support for Patrick White for state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District

Patrick takes initiative and jumps in because he cares and is willing to put in the time and effort in to make a difference, even when success is not guaranteed.

IWOW Open Mic

IWOW (In Words Out Words) is an open mic event for storytellers, writers, musicians, and all artists on the first Tuesday of every month...

Art & Soul

This is a space for personal & creative exploration and play. Bring an unfinished project: painting - drawing - knitting - writing - collage...

MUSE building in Housatonic: A haven for art and artists

“I think we have a great variety of artists in Berkshire County, and this is a great area to create art in,” said MUSE Building Manager and artist Huckleberry Elling. “The long winters keep us indoors and tinkering away at projects. There is a lot to be inspired by around here, including the scenery. Having the river outside of the building helps us to create.”

PETER MOST: Housatonic Water Works’ double secret compensation

Let's agree that HWW’s water isn’t living its best life. The same cannot be said of HWW’s owners.

Great Barrington needs Ramsdell Library to be renovated

I am asking that our Select Board, Town Manager, committees, and townspeople to support our libraries.

Elevated HAA5 levels continue to be found in Housatonic Water Works water supply

In a January 10 letter to its customers, Housatonic Water Works announced that water from the system's 314 North Plain Road location exceeded the maximum contaminant level for haloacetic acids during testing in the fourth quarter of 2022. This is the first time that the MCL determination has been made at the location.

Town awarded $3.2M state grant for infrastructure at North Plain Road affordable housing site

Assistant Town Manager Chris Rembold noted that local employers are struggling to hire staff because of high housing costs and housing shortages, “so creating housing options is our top development priority.”

Fire reported on Van Deusenville Rd.

Various reports on social media list the location of the fire as Formel Auto Salvage.

Residents disappointed in MassDEP response concerning HWW crisis

Resident attendees were disappointed with both the answers from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection officials and the Board of Health's line of questioning the offials in a meeting held on Thursday, October 6 regarding the ongoing crisis with Housatonic Water Works.

Housatonic Water Works increased Fredrick and James Mercer’s salaries in 2021

After receiving a letter from the state in August that it was delinquent in filing its annual return for 2021, Housatonic Water Works recently filed their returns, which revealed that company President Frederick Mercer and Treasurer James Mercer both received bumps in their 2021 salaries.

Select Board reviews suitors for former Housatonic School property

The Great Barrington Select Board reviewed from WDM Properties LLC and Arete Venture Partners LLC to redevelop the former Housatonic School that has been vacant since 2003.

Samara Klein named Great Barrington Library Director

Great Barrington -- The town’s next library director is Samara Klein, who will oversee operations at the Mason and Ramsdell libraries. Klein, a resident of...

William F. Finkle, 72, of Housatonic

Billy was an avid fan of classic cars and could often be found at the various car shows throughout the area. He was also a true-blue Patriot’s fan. Above all else, however, he was a family man.

Great Barrington should adopt updated tax deferral program for seniors

Surely, Finance Committee members value longtime older residents, the stability we bring to our neighborhoods, and how our “aging in place” counterbalances ever-increasing home sale valuations.

Discolored water of Housatonic Water Co. is unacceptable

The customers of Housatonic Water Company are paying for water they can’t drink, and still the state allows this.
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