The Berkshire Edge

INTERVIEW: Arcis Saxophone Quartet returns to Linde Center with Bach-inspired program on March 22

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Modern plays for modern times: Great Barrington Public Theater’s seventh season moves to Saint James Place - The Berkshire Edge 'We're not here to perform 'Charlie's Aunt' or 'The Importance of Being Earnest'; we're here to do new plays that the audience has never seen before,' said Artistic Director Jim Frangione.

Modern plays for modern times: Great Barrington Public Theater’s seventh season moves to Saint James Place
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'It’s high time for Massachusetts to strike this banner and do it proudly': Campaign in support of changing Massachusetts state seal, flag, and motto reaches Sheffield - The Berkshire Edge Within Berkshire County, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lee, Becket, and Williamstown have already voted in support of the resolution.

'It's high time for Massachusetts to strike this banner and do it proudly’: Campaign in support of changing Massachusetts state seal, flag, and motto reaches Sheffield.
#theberkshires #Massachusetts #stateflag #berkshirecounty #berkshires

‘The warmth of an invitation and the spirit of welcome’: WAM Theatre announces 17th season - The Berkshire Edge The theater group announced it is expanding its offerings this year to include two productions, two “fresh takes” readings, and multiple community engagement programs.

‘The warmth of an invitation and the spirit of welcome’: WAM Theatre announces 17th season
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PREVIEW: Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner at Tanglewood's Linde Center, Friday, March 20 - The Berkshire Edge “Sullivan is one of the best pianists in the world today, and he has all of the musical attributes I love: creativity, technique always in the service of expression, joy and humor, fearlessness, and…

PREVIEW: Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner at Tanglewood’s Linde Center, Friday, March 20. #theberkshires #berkshires #Massachusetts #arts #culture #artsandcuture

Why should second-home owners in Great Barrington subsidize well-off full-time residents? - The Berkshire Edge Even if they won't be receiving a reduction, primary residents of means would still benefit from a system that levies higher taxes on second-home owners but not on them.

Letter to the editor: Why should second-home owners in Great Barrington subsidize well-off full-time residents? By Wayne S. Kabak, Great Barrington

Sheffield Land Trust teams up with Greenagers and local funders to create accessible trail in Ashley Falls - The Berkshire Edge Now, those confined to a wheelchair can venture down the 0.3-mile trail past meadows and into lush woods, ending amid some dramatic limestone outcroppings that make this area of Sheffield a hotspot…

Sheffield Land Trust teams up with Greenagers and local funders to create accessible trail in Ashley Falls.

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Are settlements on the horizon in 'Gender Queer' lawsuits? - The Berkshire Edge As a mediation conference approaches, The Berkshire Edge reviews the two-year legal journey of Arantzazú Zuzene Galdós-Shapiro's civil rights lawsuit against the town of Great Barrington, its police…

Are settlements on the horizon in ‘Gender Queer’ lawsuits?

#greatbarringtonma #Massachusetts #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #berkshires #genderqueer #education

'Hadestown: Teen Edition'—March 12 through 15 at Monument Mountain Regional High School - The Berkshire Edge “'Hadestown' asks big questions about fear, power, climate, economic struggle, and what happens when people lose hope, and those themes feel incredibly relevant today,” says music director Sunhwa…

‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’—March 12 through 15 at Monument Mountain Regional High School

#greatbarringtonma #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty

Southern Berkshire Regional School District in turmoil: Committee chair and vice chair apparently resign during meeting - The Berkshire Edge A complaint over the treatment of Superintendent Brian Ricca set off a chain of events that ended with the apparent resignations of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District Committee's chair…

Southern Berkshire Regional School District in turmoil: Committee chair and vice chair apparently resign during meeting

#berkshirecounty #berkshires #theberkshires #education #sheffieldma #massachusetts

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Domaney's Liquors and Fine Wines in Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge Since 1973 (and for decades prior to that under another name), the family-owned and -operated enterprise has been a vital part of the community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Domaney’s Liquors and Fine Wines in Great Barrington
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Inside the Outside–Coda - The Berkshire Edge A question for AI: Suppose, having fed you the same set of facts, could you come up with a different conclusion or facts to support a different conclusion? The answer is revealing.

Inside the Outside–Coda

CAPITAL IDEAS: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs — the answers to your questions - The Berkshire Edge Because tariffs are effectively taxes collected at the border, the Court said Congress must clearly authorize such sweeping taxing power.

CAPITAL IDEAS: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs — the answers to your questions

TECH & INNOVATION: Innovation in an age of fragmentation - The Berkshire Edge Innovation integration does not happen automatically. It requires continuity, and continuity depends on people who practice it.

TECH & INNOVATION: Innovation in an age of fragmentation

Berkshire Community College recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction  - The Berkshire Edge “This recognition as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by ATD affirms what we know to be true about BCC — that when we commit to equity, accountability, and continuous improvement, our students…

Berkshire Community College recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #theberkshires #berkshires

PREVIEW: Close Encounters with Music presents 'Mostly Amadeus—Meet the Mozarts!' March 15 at the Mahaiwe - The Berkshire Edge From Leopold Mozart’s teaching and promotion of his son’s early career to the later compositions of Franz Xaver Mozart, the program traces the musical lineage surrounding one of history’s most…

PREVIEW: Close Encounters with Music presents ‘Mostly Amadeus—Meet the Mozarts!’ March 15 at the Mahaiwe

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Berkshire performing arts organizations receive state grants - The Berkshire Edge "This funding ensures [these performing arts centers] can continue to attract exceptional touring performances, expand access to high-quality arts experiences, and strengthen local economies across…

Berkshire performing arts organizations receive state grants

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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners approves design of new Otis Library building - The Berkshire Edge "We are where people come to meet new people, where new communities form—we have some people who come every week, maybe more than once a week. If you have a question about Otis, this is where you…

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners approves design of new Otis Library building

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I WITNESS: Of surgical lethality and window dressings - The Berkshire Edge There is nothing "surgical" about the operation, nothing "surgical" about chaos, destruction, and death. In medical terms, if the patient doesn't survive the surgery, it was not quite surgical enough.

I WITNESS: Of surgical lethality and window dressings

THEN & NOW: The original location of Catherine's Chocolates, now home to Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Company - The Berkshire Edge The 126 Main Street site was renovated and enlarged, serving as home to numerous businesses over the years, including Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Company.

THEN & NOW: The original location of Catherine’s Chocolates, now home to Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Company #berkshirecounty #berkshires #theberkshires #massachusetts #history #greatbarringtonma

Stockbridge Select Board discusses latest iteration of fiscal 2027 operational and capital budgets, includes proposed road improvements - The Berkshire Edge Updates to the budget include a Climate Leaders Program free cash expense and Chapter 90 road improvements.

Stockbridge Select Board discusses latest iteration of fiscal 2027 operational and capital budgets, includes proposed road improvements #stockbridgema #stockbridge #theberkshires #berkshires #berkshirecounty

Nelsons to step down as BSO music director after 2027 Tanglewood season - The Berkshire Edge Board cites differences over the orchestra’s future direction.

Nelsons to step down as BSO music director after 2027 Tanglewood season.
#bso #bostonsymphonyorchestra #music

Bard College President Botstein’s continued leadership is no longer tenable - The Berkshire Edge When someone has held power for nearly half a century, it can become easy to confuse longevity with legitimacy, or position with immunity. But tenure is not a substitute for trust.

Letter to the editor: Bard College President Botstein’s continued leadership is no longer tenable

Welcome to Real Estate Friday! - The Berkshire Edge Lisa Kelley of MacCaro Real Estate offers a home with space, privacy, scenic beauty, and the quality of a true Craftsman home, in a convenient location. The transformation of a two-hundred-year-old…

Welcome to Real Estate Friday! Lisa Kelley of MacCaro Real Estate offers a home with space, privacy, scenic beauty, and the quality of a true Craftsman home, in a convenient location. And much more! #realestate #berkshires #theberkshires #massachusetts

AT THE TRIPLEX: Here Comes 'The Bride!' - The Berkshire Edge The truth cannot be buried when the dead don’t die, and "The Bride!" is here to ask how we will live with it.

AT THE TRIPLEX: Here Comes ‘The Bride!’

Irish traditional group Goitse to perform at Tanglewood’s Linde Center March 15 - The Berkshire Edge In a recent interview, Goitse’s Danny Collins reflects on writing new music, teaching young players, and balancing tradition with innovation.

Irish traditional group Goitse to perform at Tanglewood’s Linde Center March 15
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BITS & BYTES: Christian Sands Trio at the Indigo Room; Caitlin Canty at Bennington Theater; OLLI presents Beverley Francis-Gibson; 'The (M) Factor 2' at BCC; Jewish Federation presents Professor Ari Ariel; Bottomless Bricks at Wander - The Berkshire Edge The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents Steinway Artist and five-time Grammy Nominee Christian Sands and his trio at the Indigo Room.

BITS & BYTES: Christian Sands Trio at the Indigo Room; Caitlin Canty at Bennington Theater; OLLI presents Beverley Francis-Gibson; ‘The (M) Factor 2’ at BCC; Jewish Federation presents Professor Ari Ariel; Bottomless Bricks at Wander

#berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts

Gov. Healey demands transparency from ICE on arrests in Massachusetts - The Berkshire Edge In the letter, Governor Healey challenges ICE’s repeated claims that it is targeting the “worst of the worst,” citing the agency’s own public data showing that the majority of individuals arrested in…

Gov. Healey demands transparency from ICE on arrests in Massachusetts.

#berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires #massachusetts #ice #unitedstatesimmigration andcustomsenforcement #immigration

‘We are having people being taxed out of this town’: Great Barrington leaders debate proposed fiscal 2027 budget - The Berkshire Edge With a proposed Proposition 2½ override that could raise the average tax bill by $1,200, members of the Great Barrington Selectboard and Finance Committee debated how much residents are willing to…

‘We are having people being taxed out of this town’: Great Barrington leaders debate proposed fiscal 2027 budget. #greatbarringtonma #greatbarrington #massachusetts #taxes #government #berkshires #theberkshires

Bonniventura M. Smith, 80, formerly of Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge A small, intimate gathering for close family and friends will be held at Birches-Roy Funeral Home on Monday March 9, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A private burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Obituary: Bonniventura M. Smith, 80, formerly of Great Barrington