| Great Barrington Opens Applications for Community Impact Fund Grants
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community groups and organizations are invited to apply for grants from the town's Community Impact Fund, a town-administered fund composed of revenue from cannabis businesses in town.
Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. More details and application paperwork can be found |
 | Becket Athenaeum Book Sale
BECKET, Mass. The Becket Athenaeum, located at 3367 Main Street in Becket, is holding a two-day book "sale" on Sept. 2 and 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on its front lawn.
A wide variety of books will be available for readers of all ages and interests (fiction, non-fiction, art, gardening, cooking, |
 | Norman Rockwell Museum Director Appointed to American Alliance of Museums
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Norman Rockwell Museum announced the appointment of Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt to the Accreditation Commission of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
According to a press release, the AAM Accreditation Program—considered the gold standard for museum excellence for over 50 |
 | Simon's Rock Announces New Faculty and Staff
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Simon's Rock announced a number of new faculty and staff joining the community.
With the launch of the Bard Queer Leadership Project and the expansion of the Center for Equity and Inclusion, each of these new members of our community speaks to the exciting and progressive changes at Simon's |
| Overnight Hour Construction in South County
LEE, Mass. — Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) crews will be conducting overnight hour pavement milling, and slope, drainage and bridge repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, Becket, West Stockbridge and Stockbridge.
The work will be conducted at various times and locations |
| Great Barrington Real Estate Transfer Fee Information Meeting
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Selectboard will host a public input session on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposal for a 1 percent transfer fee on real estate transactions over $1 million.
Revenue from the transfer fee would be used to support affordable and workforce housing initiatives in Great |
| Meadow Street Bridge Virtual Public Hearing
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold a live virtual design public hearing to present the design for the proposed replacement of the Meadow Street Bridge over Powder Mill Brook.
The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with |
 | Mahaiwe to screen Disney's 'Up' in Spanish
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will screen Disney's "Up" from 2009, in Spanish with English subtitles, on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
Attendance is free but registration is required.
Visit mahaiwe.org or call or visit the Box Office, 413-528-0100, during open hours |
| Berkshire Communities Get Culvert Replacement Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $6.4 million in grants to strengthen community preparedness for large storms, improve climate-ready infrastructure, restore flood storage capacities, and protect fisheries, wildlife, and river habitat.
The Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) Grant |
 | 2023 Book One Lecture At Simon's Rock
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. —Simon's Rock welcomes novelist, memoirist, illustrator, and cultural critic Mira Jacob for a talk reflecting on her award-winning graphic memoir and this year's Book One selection, "Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations" at the end of the month.
The lecture and Q&A will be held |
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