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Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section: Property of the Week -- Jen Harvey of Compass offers a brand new contemporary, distinguished by thoughtfully designed spaces filled with natural light, in a wonderfully central location. Transformations -- The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County. Market Perspective –...

Robin’s Candy Shop invests in youthful team members

In a letter to the editor, Robin Helfland writes, "Since opening in 2004, it has been our privilege to work with local students, many of whom experience their first paid employment as members of the Robin's team."

U R Famous: WSJ is Wink Wink Nuts 4 local confectioner and her stash of Sweethearts XOXO

The story of Robin Helfand, and her eponymous candy store in Great Barrington was read by more than two million Wall Street Journal readers this Tuesday and the story was far more sweet than sour.

Business owner clarifies hiring challenges

In her letter to the editor, Robin Helfand writes: “The daily stuff of life places each of us in the role of being served and being a server. Let's make a conscious effort to do both with grace, enthusiasm and respect.”

Friends of the GB Libraries film series: Fun, free, companionable

There is no pressure, no exchange of money, rather a single, common thread: the promise of an engaging film that serves as the jumping off point for an ongoing conversation with friends and neighbors.

Sprinkler system freeze-up floods Barrington House; tenants flee into frigid street

Fire Chief Charlie Burger said his department has been receiving lots of calls for frozen pipes during this cold snap. He urged residents and merchants to take precautions against the possibility of them freezing.

Dying Main Street trees to be replaced

“Now that trees that are dead or dying have been identified, it would be better if they were removed and the tree pits left empty instead of having dead trees there.” -- Robin Helfand, owner of Robin's Candy Shop on Main Street in Great Barrington
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