 | One-Day Track and Sign Certification with BEAT and a TCNA Evaluator
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) is offering a One-Day Track and Sign Certification led by Daniel Hansche, an evaluator with Tracker Certification North America and the founder of Spur Wander, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Washington Marsh in October Mountain State Forest.
Learn how to |
 | Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
Monument Mountain alum Erving Henderson is making an impact in his first year on the Springfield College men's soccer team.
Henderson scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for |
 | Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2024
Halloween falls on a Thursday this year. Some communities may hold their trick-or-treating hours this weekend, ahead of the holiday. Check back as the holiday approaches for what your town is doing.
If you are going door to door, remember to dress appropriately, carry a flashlight and only visit homes with lights on in your |
 | Triplex Screens 'Killer Clowns From Outer Space'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announced a special Halloween screening of the cult classic science fiction comedy horror film "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" presented by the Bard College at Simon's Rock College Horror Film Club.
Released in 1988, the film tells the story of a small town |
| Greenagers Acquires 'Red Barn' Property
EGREMONT, Mass. — Greenagers has purchased the red barn property at 72 Main Street in South Egremont, an investment that will provide housing for its year-round staff.
"We have a housing emergency in our community, and among current and prospective employees in our organization," said Will Conklin, |
 | The Mahaiwe: Ailey II
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Ailey II will perform at the Mahaiwe on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 at 3 p.m. T
The performances will be co-presented with the Du Bois Freedom Center.
This year, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – |
 | Teacher of the Month: Colleen Trager
Colleen Trager had dreams of being an opera singer and working in the music world but family needs brought her back to the Berkshires. After years in accounting, she found her place in teaching.
BECKET, Mass. — Becket Washington Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Colleen Trager has been selected as the October |
| South County Construction Operations
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that milling, paving, traffic marking, guardrail, and bridge repair operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound between Monday, October 21, and Friday, October 25.
The work will require lane closures in various |
| Mild Drought In Parts of Berkshire County
BOSTON – Following two months of below normal rainfall, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Central and Northeast Regions of Massachusetts. Additionally, a localized Level 1-Mild Drought has been declared in the Boston Harbor Basin (partially in the Northeast and Southeast |
| Toasting and Tasting Fundraiser
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire South Community Center's beer, wine, and spirit tasting event raises funds for the Center's operations.
On Saturday Oct. 19, a Specialty Pairing event begins at 4pm and features fine wines and spirits paired with bites prepared by chef Kevin Kelly of After Hours Catering and |
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