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PETER MOST: Housatonic Water Works’ depreciating utility

It is rumored that HWW’s owners are seeking as much as $20 million for the company. If true, then HWW’s owners need to curb their enthusiasm.

Jonathan Candee, 33, of Tempe, Ariz., formerly of Lenox Dale

Jonathan was very artistic and loved paintings, cooking delectable and adventurous meals, and decorating his home.

Wesley VanAlstyne, 86, of Sun City West, Ariz., formerly of Lenox

Mr. VanAlstyne began working at General Electric upon graduation from high school, and worked there for 39 years, retiring in 1989.

Shout Out to Dine Out: Local artist sheds light on human trafficking

Human trafficking is an issue that touches every community yet remains largely hidden; simply stated, the first step toward putting an end to human trafficking is to acknowledge its existence.

Heidi MacLean, 58, of Lenox

Heidi was employed for many years as the secretary for the Lenox Housing Authority and also worked at the Gifted Child in Lenox for 25 years.

George L. ‘Gige’ Darey, 90, of Lenox, outdoorsman, conservation advocate, former chair of state Fish and Wildlife Board

Gige was a founding member of the Massachusetts Outdoor Heritage Foundation, Sportsmen for Land Preservation, the Housatonic River Initiative, the Save the River coalition, the Lenox Land Trust and the Josh Billings RunAground triathlon.

Fall Festival of Shakespeare celebrates 30 years

Students have the opportunity to develop skills in stage combat, performance aesthetics, dance, technical theater, costuming, stage management, marketing and publicity during the Fall Festival experience.

John Fuore, 67, of Lenox

Jack had been retired from the maintenance department at White Pines in Stockbridge.

Glenn Hoff, 65, of Lenox, owner of Hoff’s Service Station

Mr. Hoff owned and operated Hoff’s Service Station for over 40 years. He was a 1971 graduate of Lenox Memorial High School. 

PCBs, fracked gas pipelines endanger human and planetary health, warns author activist

Steingraber said she cannot protect her children from harm or plan for their future without taking climate action. For her, engaging in climate activism is of the same importance as other safety precautions like vaccinations or paying attention to car seat recalls.

Ecologist Sandra Steingraber to speak on fracked gas, PCBs, and our health Saturday in Lenox

Ecologist Sandra Steingraber is scholar-in-residence at Ithaca College, and author of Living Downstream: An Ecologist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment.

Bits & Bytes: First Fridays Artswalk; Sandra Steingraber on health and the environment; Frank Mason documentary; Indian classical music at Simon’s Rock

Sandra Steingraber's 1997 book “Living Downstream: An Ecologist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment” changed the way many people think about toxic chemicals and their connections to cancer.

2017 Fall Festival of Shakespeare

Students are encouraged to delve into Shakespeare’s works, unpack the language and savor the humor, intensity and transcendent beauty of Shakespeare’s plays.

Bits & Bytes: OLLI University Day; ‘SKYLARK’ at Infinity Hall; Music in Common at Kimball Farms; bow drill workshop; November blood drives

The OLLI University Day speakers will include Sen. Adam Hinds; Ben Forman, research director at MassINC; Christine Rudd, director of Roca in Springfield; Berkshire County Sheriff Tom Bowler; and Kate Byrne of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in Albany, New York. 

Bill Irvin, 77, of Pittsfield, longtime teacher and administrator

He first worked as the coordinator of English, and then as curriculum and testing director, for Pittsfield Public Schools. He then returned to the classroom at Lenox Memorial High School.

Mark Hinman, 54, of Pittsfield

Mark was employed as a paver operator for Tri-Town Paving for 28 years, with a crew that he loved like family.

Scott ‘Mike’ Maslanka, 49, of Pittsfield

Mike was employed as a glazer for Martino Glass Company in Pittsfield for several years and later worked for other local companies.
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