| CHP Celebrates 50 Years
GREAT BARRINGRTON, Mass. — In 2025, Community Health Programs (CHP) celebrates its 50th anniversary.
"Our beginnings were modest and centered on our mission," reflects CMO Dr. Andrew Beckwith. "We're very proud that we've grown into this size, expanded our services, and made them accessible to all of |
 | Mahaiwe Presents Comedian Gary Gulman
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present stand-up comedian Gary Gulman on Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m.
According to a press release:
Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.
A product of |
| Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Donate Food Bags to Local Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 15,000 pre-packed food bags have been donated to local food banks and pantries this summer.
The donation is helping to meet increased needs during a time when some families may face more limited access to meals and added strain.
Between June 15 and July 5, 2025, shoppers at all |
| Nonprofit Center Launches Wellness Series for Nonprofits
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) aims to assist nonprofit leaders in improving their wellbeing and thus their ability to continue having a meaningful impact in our community.
On July 28 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., instructor Susan Taylor will host a 90-minute, online Masterclass in |
| Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cape House for You
SHEFFIELD, Mass.— Are you looking for a single family home surrounded by livestock and greenery. Then this might be the home for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing a single-family home at 1786 South Under Mountain |
| MassDOT: Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight and daytime paving, bridge repair, and bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket, Montgomery, and Russell.
All work is |
 | The Classical Beat: Late July is High Season for Tanglewood, Sevenars
By late July, the peak of the summer classical music festival high season has arrived, anchored by concerts at Tanglewood in Lenox and at Sevenars Concerts in South Worthington; both festivals offer sure-fire and enticing, yet diverse and innovative contemporary programming. Offerings this week include revelatory chamber and orchestral works, |
 | The Bidwell House Museum: Plan, Form and Construction
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Architectural historian Eric Gradoia will discuss the Bidwell House Museum as an example of 18th century New England domestic architecture.
The talk will be held on July 26 at 11 am at the Bidwell House Museam.
This in-Person event costs $15 for members and $25 for Non-Members $25. Via zoom |
 | New Secondhand Clothing Store Opens in Lee
Owner Elizabeth Conkey says her collection is curated to find the best pieces.
LEE, Mass. — Elizabeth Conkey has moved her curated collection of thrift finds out of her guest room and into a storefront in downtown Lee.
Friperie Berkshires opened July 3 in the former storage space of the now |
| MassDOT: Otis, Standisfield Temporary Closure of Route 8
OTIS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a temporary closure of Route 8 at mile marker 7.6. The closure is required for crews to allow crews to make utility repairs to downed wires and is expected to remain in place until repairs are completed.
Route 8 northbound traffic is being |
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