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Intriguing properties, latest transactions, more on everything you need to know about buying real estate in the Berkshires, and our Self-Taught Gardener pining for pines. All in this week's real estate section. Enjoy!

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:

Property of the Week – One of seven private homes on the Gleneagles Estate, this home gives you all that the adjacent Cranwell Resort has to offer but shelters you from the bustle of the resort. Minutes from Lenox and Stockbridge, too. https://theberkshireedge.com/real-estate/category/property-of-the-week/

What’s on the Market – This week we explore Lenox. From historic renovations to contemporary homes… Lenox is at the vibrant center of the Berkshires! https://theberkshireedge.com/real-estate/category/whats-on-the-market/

“Transformations” – The 1980’s were known for many things — Madonna, MTV and an overall aesthetic of “more is never enough.” This farmhouse, built in the 80s, was no exception,. After renovation, the house combines the traditional farmhouse look with modern open-plan living. The 80s are at rest. https://theberkshireedge.com/real-estate/category/transformations/

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County and northern Litchfield County https://theberkshireedge.com/real-estate/category/regional-sales/

Market Perspectives – The third of eight installments of an unpublished book by Great Barrington Attorney David M. Lazan — everything you need to know if you want to buy, sell or just dabble in Berkshires real estate. https://theberkshireedge.com/real-estate/category/market-perspectives/

Home & Garden – In this holiday season, while spruces and firs are dominating the Christmas tree market, our Self-Taught Gardener, Lee Buttala, is pining for pines, https://theberkshireedge.com/the-self-taught-gardener-pinings/

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Great Barrington joins Stockbridge’s DPU complaint against Housatonic Water Works

On Friday, Feb. 14, Great Barrington officially joined with Stockbridge’s motion calling for the DPU to roll back the planned rate increases, and for an investigation into the company.

School district looking to eliminate jobs in proposed fiscal 2026 budget, staff members express anger and frustration

“I worry about what happens to our students when their leaders lose sight of whom they serve," said Du Bois Middle School Spanish teacher Mercedes Girona. “I understand that there are budget cuts, but I feel like there needs to be a little bit more humanity."

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Selina Lamb of BIRCH Properties offers a Berkshire gem, a contemporary New England classic with the perfect combination of design, condition and location. Luca Shapiro and Rosalind Wright of Pryor & Peacock bring us “furniture re-imagined.” A year-end wrap-up of 2024 real estate sales has surprises. Plus, recent sales, a home-cooking recipe, and gardening columns.

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