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Sheila Thunfors and Randy Thunfors of Stone House Properties offer Hawks Nest Ridge, a very special retreat with plenty of room for guests and entertaining. The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort. A report on real estate sales in the second quarter 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 – Sheila Thunfors and Randy Thunfors of Stone House Properties offer Hawks Nest Ridge, a very special retreat with plenty of room for guests and entertaining.
  • Transformations – The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County.
  • Market Perspective – Solid growth across most dwelling types, but land and commercial sales were slow.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – You never know where ideas for gardening will come from. Lee learned an important lesson from Keith McNally’s book about his life and work as a restaurateur.
  • The Lazy Berkshire Gardener – Jodi says she loves this time of year. There is time and mental space to think about what you wish to grow and why. But, before you get too dreamy, there are a few things to check off the list.
  • Home Cooking – A recipe for Red Lentil Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach.
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Berkshire County residents brave the cold to voice loud disapproval of President Trump

"The only thing that can save America now is we the people," said Jeff Schneider from the group South County Resistance, which helped organize the Free America Walkout on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

A celebration of humanity, faith, and the power of community: Multicultural BRIDGE and other organizations honor Martin Luther King Jr.

“This is a really important weekend, because Dr. King talked about creating a ‘Beloved Community,'” Multicultural BRIDGE CEO Gwendolyn VanSant told The Berkshire Edge. “BRIDGE is really about creating a beloved community through our solidarity projects."

A Noble Trail: Knox Trail’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Monterey

When the speakers began telling the story of 25-year-old bookseller Henry Knox in the opening of the Knox Trail 250 Celebration Friday evening, the room became still and quiet. People leaned in to listen.

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