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Selina Lamb of Berkshire Property Agents offers a unique property—a spectacular historic old mill building, fully renovated to accommodate either work or living or both. Designer Ritch Holben offers stunning examples of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Plus, real estate in the 2nd quarter of 2022, recent sales, gardening and more.

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

  • Property of the Week – Selina Lamb of Berkshire Property Agents offers a spectacular historic old mill building, fully renovated to accommodate either work or living or both.
  • Transformations – Designer Ritch Holben explores the many advantages of Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADU, including some stunning examples.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and, now, Columbia County
  • Market Perspective – In the second quarter of 2022, the market seems to be normalizing but is not back to pre-2021 levels.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – Lee Buttala hopes that, like the Italian honeybee, he is on a mission of some importance.
  • Gardener’s Checklist – One “must have” for the shopping list is bee balm (Monarda), especially a bright red variety such as ‘Jacob Cline’, a favorite of hummingbirds for its high nectar content.
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Stockbridge residents green light all warrant articles but vote against buying controversial Chapter 61 parcel as a preservation action

Ultimately, the petition requesting the town acquire a 35-acre tract failed to accumulate the required two-thirds vote, with a final tally of 135–65 against the petition.

According to newly released report, remediation of Ried Cleaners property in Great Barrington may cost $2.5 million

Consultants for the town list that any short- or long-term risks for any remediation plan "are considered low to moderate."

First Congregational Church donates to Southern Berkshire Ambulance

“Financing is very hard to come by," said Southern Berkshire Ambulance President James Santos.. "When we see community support like this, it’s fantastic. It makes us all feel like we are going in the right direction.”

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