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Virginia A. Hodgins, 96, of Great Barrington, died Saturday December 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Bronx N.Y., on April 14, 1927, the daughter of John and Filomina (Manzi) Bertelli. She was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church in Great Barrington.

Great Barrington — During its meeting on Monday, December 4, the Selectboard approved the liquor license for the town’s Price Chopper store at 300 Stockbridge Road. The vote was three to one, with Chair Stephen Bannon, Vice Chair Leigh Davis, and member Ben Elliott voting to grant the liquor license, with member Eric Gabriel voting against granting the license. Selectboard member Garfield Reed recused himself from the vote, as he did for the two previous votes, because he is an employee of the Plaza Package Store on State Road.

Motor vehicle collisions are a fact of life in a city of over 40,000 people. Pittsfield Commissioner Ricardo Morales' number one priority has been pedestrian safety. Over the years, these intersections in Pittsfield have been notorious for crashes. As the city continues to make yearly improvements, roundabouts have helped slow...

Great Barrington is a charming town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. With a population of 7,169, this neighborhood offers a sparse suburban feel and is known for its beautiful parks, restaurants, and coffee shops. It is a popular choice for both young professionals and retirees, and the residents tend to have moderate political views. Great Barrington is also home to above-average public schools, making it an attractive place for families.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town will save more than $100,000 in the first year following the replacement of 470 streetlights with LED illumination. The swap-out is now under way and LED fixtures now light up a portion of the town. The savings in the first year include a...

I've always thought New Bedford and Fall River do a solid job of decking the halls (and the streets) for Christmas. Between New Bedford's downtown lamp posts getting strung with lights, the gorgeous glowing decorations of Clasky Common Park and the Fall River Children's Holiday Parade (which turns 40 next year), the two cities don't hold back.

Over the years, I have had my fair share of mail not getting delivered during the winter season. While at work in Great Barrington, there have been a couple of times when mail wasn't delivered to the radio station because we didn't clear enough snow out in front of the station's mailbox. As a result, I would have to travel to the local post office to retrieve our mail. The staff learned their lesson and we went to the extreme, clearing out a ton of snow in front of the mailbox.

I am writing to you regarding the pending Select Board vote to grant a cost-free beer and wine license to the Price Chopper grocery supermarket on Stockbridge Road because there is a lot more at stake than the matter of a little bit more convenience for customers of Price Chopper; it has much more to do with the fabric of Great Barrington’s business community and the long-term well-being of our local economy.

Are you a fan of the "Frank"? The "Coney"? The "Pig in a Blanket"? The "Dog" or the "Bowwow"? Of course, I'm referring to what we all probably know best as the hot dog. I'm a fan. I absolutely love me some "dogs". Fortunately, if I'm ever in the mood...

The City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is offering residents the opportunity to apply for grants and loans for housing improvements. This is part of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, overseen by the City's Community Development Office. The program covers a variety of eligible improvements. These include roof, chimney, deck, and porch repairs, as well as the replacement of sewer lines, windows, doors, and water heaters.

The Town of Hillsdale will be holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. The subject of the hearing witll be the Emergency Management Plan. Citizens who wish to voice an opinion are invited to attend.Visit here for more details.

“The Sweet Family has been calling Great Barrington home since the 1880s. Peter Sweet Sr. started his Christmas Tree Farm as a hobby in 1978. Today, Peter and his two sons, Pete Jr. and Chris, work together with their families to maintain over 40,000 trees on 21 acres.”—Seekonk Tree Farm website.

Welcome to Cheshire, a charming neighborhood located in Berkshire County. With a population of 3,243, Cheshire offers residents a suburban rural mix feel, making it an ideal place to call home. Many retirees choose to settle in Cheshire, and the majority of residents are homeowners. Let's explore the various aspects of this neighborhood that make it so appealing.

When one thinks of a town square, many things come to mind — but maybe not a group chat with over a thousand members and the sole function of divulging the location of free food. Over the last decade, through various iterations and across multiple platforms, the Free Food Alerts group chat has become just that: a place for students at the College to, yes, shout out free food, but also to voice musings on life in general.

The Town of Chatham has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This certificate is the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting. It was given for the town's annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

Berkshire County Historical Society Home of Herman Melville from 1850-1863. Dedicated to preserving the history of Berkshire County and the Arrowhead farm. The Museum Shop at Arrowhead will be open on Sunday, December 16, 11:30 am – 2 pm for holiday shopping. Stop by and check out our great selection of gifts. And don’t forget, members receive 10% off their purchases. Details here.Visit here for more details.

Tyler Phelps, 28, Warren was charged with DUI: Controlled Substance – Combination, DUI: Controlled Substance – Schedule 1, DUI: Controlled Substance – Metabolite, and Careless Driving on 10/24/2023 following a Traffic Stop. Zachary Dewees, 20, Warren was charged with Rape – Forcible Compulsion, Rape – Unconscious Person,...

A Latina-owned business that opened this year in downtown Pittsfield has received a bond to help upgrade the facility.

“With the winds yesterday, the snow has drifted feet deep in places.”. The summit of Mount Washington was “glaringly white” on Tuesday following the winter storm that brought snow to much of northern New England. The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of the snowfall on social media, showing...

The Lee Youth Commission has announced the return of ice skating at the town park, next to the town hall parking lot. They need volunteers to help set up the rink on Saturday, December 9th, starting at 9:00 AM. The setup process, including setting up the rink sides and attaching the liner, should take less than two hours with enough volunteers.