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George Cain of William Pitt Sotheby’s–Great Barrington offers the historic General Williams House, restored, updated, professionally furnished and move-in ready. Architect Kerry Bartini shows us what it takes to decide between tearing down and renovating. A report on real estate sales in the first half of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

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

  • Property of the Week – George Cain of William Pitt Sotheby’s–Great Barrington offers the historic General Williams House, restored, updated, professionally furnished and move-in ready.
  • Transformations – Tear down or renovate and add on? Architect Kerry Bartini walks us through the steps toward making a decision.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County.
  • Market Perspective – Sales of single-family residential homes in the first quarter were very strong but flattened as we entered the spring market. Volume varied by region within Berkshire County.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – The student, who was born in Italy, called into question our assumption that foreign plants are aggressors by asking who determines what belongs where. Lee was delighted.
  • The Lazy Berkshire Gardener – As we head into a long weekend to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day (AKA Columbus Day), Jodi wants to remind us that we garden here in the Berkshires on the ancestral homeland of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, currently living in Wisconsin. Please treat their land with care.
  • Home Cooking – A recipe for Autumn Pear Pavlova with Glass Pears from the kitchen of Monica Bliss.
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Housatonic Water Works: Public hearing in January concerning loans to build manganese treatment system

Company Treasurer James Mercer tells the Department of Public Utilities that the manganese situation “is not a health concern.”

PREVIEW: A night with Berklee’s jazz faculty — McLaughlin Trio and guests perform Nov. 15 at Old Town Hall

Three Berklee professors demonstrate the artistry behind the college’s reputation for industry-ready training.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Great Barrington Farmers’ Market wraps up 35th season

Market Manager Dennis Iodice called this year’s season “amazing,” with 1,600 to 2,000 people attending each market.

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