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It’s town meeting season in Berkshire County, with a handful set for Monday evening
Great Barrington residents will gather to debate a more than $16 million general fund and $21 million school budget at Monument Mountain Regional High School at 6. Dalton voters will congregate at Wahconah Regional High School at 7 to address a 22-item warrant including the annual town budget and a citizen’s petition revising sidewalk ordinances. Sheffielders will meet at Mount Everett Regional High School at 6 to tackle issues ranging from an almost $8 million share of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District Operating and Transportation budget to zoning bylaw amendments. West Stockbridge voters will meet in the town hall gym to discuss their 47-item warrant at 6.
Found a baby animal on its own this spring? Here are some dos and don'ts
Spring is baby season for many Connecticut wildlife, which means many homeowners may end up finding young critters seemingly alone and defenseless in their yards. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they need human intervention. Wildlife rehabilitators said it depends on the species of animal and what circumstances it was found in.
Historic CT factory complex targeted for major facelift: Condos, apartments, shops
The iconic Collins Co. ax factory complex in Canton could become home to nearly 290 apartments and condos under a plan by the daughters of long-term property owner Rusty Tilney. Sisters Lisa and Merritt Tilney intend to salvage all of the historically significant buildings that can be saved, and will retain the unique patchwork of small canals and industrial waterways that run through the ...
BB gun assault reported at Great Barrington Marketplace parking lot
Great Barrington — An assault was reported in the parking place of Marketplace Kitchen Table at 240 Stockbridge Road on Wednesday, May 1, at around 1:45 p.m. Police Chief Paul Storti confirmed with The Berkshire Edge that the department is aware of the incident. According to a Facebook post...
Fairview Hospital Interim Vice President Emmett C. Schuster introduces himself
I have recently had the pleasure of joining Fairview Hospital as interim vice president and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to my South County neighbors, as well as to the larger Berkshire Health Systems community. As soon as I walked into Fairview Hospital, I was greeted...
Great Barrington’s annual Town Meeting on May 6
Great Barrington — This year’s annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m., at the Monument Mountain Regional High School auditorium. A second date, if necessary, has been added for Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., at the same location. There are 28 articles...
Retail Review: Signature Wine & Spirits
Located in the picturesque Litchfield County town of New Hartford, Signature Wine & Spirits brings its own brand of great selection and friendly customer service to the northwest corner and beyond. The shop was opened by brothers Sam and Vinny Advani in late January and is the latest business at 516 Main Street to serve the community as a package store.
A run of good weather leading fishermen to flock to the Farmington River
NEW HARTFORD, Conn. — “It’s about as good as it gets,” exclaimed Torrey Collins, the manager at Upcountry Sport Fishing on Route 44 in New Hartford. Collins is referring to the recent weather and the water flow of the Farmington River, which all leads to optimal conditions for fly fishing.
Thunderstorms possible in parts of Mass. Tuesday
The Berkshires are expected to get rain and thunderstorms Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the area. Some rain and thunderstorms are possible early Tuesday morning. However, they are most likely Tuesday night into Wednesday. Rain could start at 4 p.m. Tuesday, increasing likelihood around...
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