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If you’re looking for a Berkshire retreat to relax, entertain and enjoy the Berkshire lifestyle, Lisa A. Crawford offers just the property. Christopher Riggleman of Studio Riggleman finishes the story of how he and his partner transformed an old schoolhouse into a primary home. Plus, real estate market view, recent sales, a new gardening column and more.

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

  •  Property of the Week – Lisa A. Crawford of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Barnbrook Realty offers the perfect house where you can relax, entertain and enjoy the Berkshire lifestyle.
  •  Transformations – Christopher Riggleman and Jonathon Loy, of Studio Riggleman, complete the process of transforming an old schoolhouse into a primary residence.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County.
  • Market Perspective – 2022 market sales compared to 2021 and looking forward to 2023.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – When I was a child, most of the seeds we would select came from the catalog of one of the big companies, like Burpee or Park Seed, but now a plethora of catalogs arrive from companies as diverse as the population of gardeners.
  • The Lazy Berkshire Gardener – This week we introduce our new gardening columnist Jody Cahillane, a worthy successor to Ron Kujawski. Welcome, Jodi! She writes this week on protecting your garden in mid-winter.
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Pittsfield Cultural Council announces 48 grant awards for 2026

Through funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), the PCC is supporting 48 projects that span a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, music, theater, dance, literature, and community events.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District in turmoil: Committee chair and vice chair apparently resign during meeting

A complaint over the treatment of Superintendent Brian Ricca set off a chain of events that ended with the apparent resignations of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District Committee's chair and vice chair.

Berkshire performing arts organizations receive state grants

"This funding ensures [these performing arts centers] can continue to attract exceptional touring performances, expand access to high-quality arts experiences, and strengthen local economies across Massachusetts,” said Mass Cultural Council Acting Executive Director David T. Slatery.

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