 | Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Appoints Three New Board Members
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.
Farmer and local agricultural leader Meg Bantle, community volunteer and farm business co-founder Mimi Beaven, and former BAV interim executive director Glenn Bergman were elected at the |
 | Grant Supports Memoir Writing Workshop at Monterey Library
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area has awarded a $2,500 grant to The Friends of Monterey Public Library to host a memoir writing workshop facilitated by professional storyteller and teaching artist Mary Jo Maichack.
The four-part workshop, titled Presenting the Past: Berkshire Memoirs of |
 | Triplex Cinema Hosts Screenings of 'Selma' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with special programming centered around Ava DuVernay's Academy Award-winning film "Selma."
On Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 AM, the cinema will host a free community screening of Selma, followed by a discussion with Shirley Edgerton, a |
 | Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Memorial Hall will host its 2025 Celestial Ball on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The event marks the conclusion of the hall’s annual fundraising campaign.
Guests are invited to dress in glitter and sequins and enjoy music by DJ BFG, tarot readings, face |
 | CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) Berkshires Size-Inclusive Care team will host a free Zoom book discussion on "Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating" by Christy Harrison.
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 |
 | Great Barrington Arts Market Showcases Local Artisans and Food
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) will host its winter event at Saint James Place, offering a curated selection of handmade products from local and regional artisans.
Each month, the market features a rotating lineup of 16 artists, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience that supports the |
 | Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter Hike
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum invites the community to a guided winter hike on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m.
Participants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings.
The hike will cover 1-2 miles and last |
| MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting
BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing bridge painting operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4.
The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect |
| Berkshire Pulse Finds New Home
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse announced the recent purchase of an historic mill building in downtown Housatonic to serve as the organization's future, permanent home.
Pulse closed on the 3-story, 13,350 square foot facility at 410 Park Street on Dec. 20, 2024, made possible through gifts from several |
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