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THEN & NOW: Great Barrington Town Hall
Great Barrington Town Hall has been the centerpiece for many celebrations over the decades. The photograph shown above was taken in 1894. It was likely a Decoration Day (now called Memorial Day) ceremony or a Fourth of July celebration. Photographs that follow below feature Civil War veterans and officials at the Winged Victory statue, Great Barrington’s 150th anniversary celebration in 1911, and this year’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Berkshire County Historical Society Offers Bird Walk
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, June 2, the Berkshire County Historical Society will offer a bird walk with Ben Nickley, Director of Berkshire Bird Observatory. Birds are miraculous! Especially in early summer when they dazzle us with bright, nuptial colors and serenade us with a profusion of happy song. On this walk, Nickley will help you find and identify many newly arrived migratory birds as you explore the historic grounds of Arrowhead.
Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M Donation
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School announced that it has received $4 million from an anonymous donor toward renovation of Procter Hall, the Old Town Hall at 6 Main Street. The school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler,...
Pittsfield to kick off this year’s Pride celebration with flag raising at city hall
On Saturday, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is marking the start of Pride Month with a flag raising, block party, and more. The month-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community starts at noon on the steps of city hall. “We’re going to collaborate with the mayor's office on doing a proclamation for Pride Month,...
COPAKE CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY WITH A BANG
The Town of Copake is celebrating its bicentennial with a jam-packed schedule of events throughout the remainder of the summer. In February 2023, Copake formed an all-volunteer committee that has been working hard to create a line-up of events to celebrate Copake’s 200th birthday. The bicentennial committee, led by...
MT. WASHINGTON CHURCH CELEBRATES 91 YEARS
The town of Mount Washington is nestled in the Berkshires along the Massachusetts/New York border and boasts a population of only 144 people, per the annual town report. But at the start of the summer, the population more than doubles as part-time residents come to bask in the comfort of the mountains for the summer season.
Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. The series is in partnership with Haddad Auto and will...
Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students Shining
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA. Last Friday, the multi-panel artwork was unveiled on North Street amidst a sea of bubbles and children's laughter. The project is a collaboration between local artists Huck Elling and Marina Dominguez, Morningside, Mill Town Foundation, and MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative.
Weekend Outlook: Pride Celebrations and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including Pride celebrations, music, and more. There will be various Pride events this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQIA-plus community. On Friday, there will be a Pride Pageant at the Adams Theater, where kings, queens, and everyone in between will take the stage...
This Kinderhook Shop Blends Hudson Valley History and Local Charm
Do you love Hudson Valley history, old houses, antiques, and pretty things? Then this Columbia County destination shop is sure to win your heart. If you find yourself in the charming village of Kinderhook, plan to stop by Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House to peruse the gorgeously curated items inspired by local history. It opened in April under the guidance of Melissa Davis, who serves on the board of trustees for the Columbia County Historical Society.
Work continues to launch the West-East Rail passenger service
WORCESTER, Mass. — The state’s work of extending passenger rail service from Boston to the Berkshires continues. Director Andy Koziol defines the West-East Rail as an intercity passenger rail service which is going to bring connectivity from Western Mass communities like Pittsfield and Springfield to Worcester and Boston.
Clarksburg voters send Community Preservation Act to this year’s ballot, approve right to farm bylaw at town meeting
Residents in the community of around 1,700 at the northern border of Berkshire County gathered in the town school to quickly approve every article on the town meeting warrant, including an almost $1.8 million operating budget – down $114,000 from the current year – and an almost $3 million school budget, up around $130,000 from fiscal year 2024. Every vote was unanimous except for one: the decision to put the commonwealth’s Community Preservation Act funding mechanism for Clarksburg on this year’s ballot.
Library's Short Story Contest Begins June 1
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum announced the 46th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Children and the 27th Annual Short Story Writing Contest for Young Adults. The contest opens on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and closes at 4...
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