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Stephen Schoenfeld of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Real Estate offers a magnificent retreat in the heart of the Berkshires with pool, tennis court, and pond on 25 beautiful acres. See how architect Pamela Sandler transformed a lake house on the shores of Lake Onota. A report on real estate sales in the first quarter of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

Business Briefs: ‘Employer of the Year’ honors for BTG; cyber security workshop for nonprofits; certifications for Berkshire Money Management; BTCF awards grants; Greylock reports...

The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation awarded $6.5 million in grants and scholarships in 2017, an increase of over $500,000 from 2016.

News Brief: Faith leaders confront Gov. Baker over climate change

The coalition of faith leaders had previously written a letter to the governor requesting a meeting to discuss the values that lead them to oppose construction of all new fossil fuel infrastructure in the Bay State.

Berkshire lawmakers ‘deeply disappointed’ in composition of Baker’s commission on future of transportation

Sen. Adam Hinds, who was among those who signed the letter, said he is 'deeply disappointed that the Berkshires were not given a high enough priority to have a member on the commission.'

Criminal justice reform: Business as usual is not an option

"In state after state, criminal justice reform has led to lower incarceration rates, lower crime rates, and lower recidivism rates. It’s time Massachusetts joins the national let’s-get-smart-on-crime movement. This bill protects public safety and makes common-sense reforms while improving outcomes with our precious tax dollars." -- Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst)

News Briefs: Tribal Historic Preservation Office requests rehearing; Acupuncture Day at the State House; all-electronic tolling update

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission not only failed to engage in meaningful consultations with the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office, it also delayed studying the cultural resources until it was too late to protect them.

News Briefs: Boston climate rally; Tyer administration appointments

Regardless of what happens in Paris, hundreds of people from across New England seeking action on climate change will gather in Boston on Saturday, December 12.
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