 | Roosa Leads Field of 100s at High Lawn Farm
LEE, Mass. -- Lee's Maguire Roosa and Glendale's Morgan Windram-Geddes were the top finishers Sunday at the High Lawn Farm Keep Moo’ving 5K.
The event was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the family-owned dairy farm and as a benefit for Berkshire Bounty, a food rescue organization that serves |
 | West African Artist Brings New Perspective to Lincoln at Chesterwood
Artist Georges Adéagbo's installation will become part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of African Art in September.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Chesterwood is having a singular artist's exhibition on display alongside Daniel Chester French's work for the first time in the museum's |
 | State Officials Promote Act for Accessible Creative Economy
CATA Executive Director Margaret Keller emphasizes that art is for everyone at Friday's press conference.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Local lawmakers and the cultural leaders on Friday called for the inclusion of people of all abilities in the creative economy.
The proposed Accessibility in the Creative |
 | Blaze Destroys Great Barrington Garage, Woodworking Shop
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A Division Street garage went up in flames on Thursday night, destroying the woodworking shop inside.
The fire is under investigation by local authorities and the State Fire Marshal's Office but is not deemed suspicious and is presumed to be weather related. There were no |
 | Great Barrington Promotes Assistant Town Accountant Position
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Carmen Morales, who joined the town's administrative staff in December 2020, has been promoted to the position of assistant town accountant.
She previously served as an administrative assistant in the office of the Selectboard and Town Manager.
In her earlier career, Morales was |
| More Storms in Store For Berkshire County
Berkshire County residents can expect high temperatures this week but a relatively cooler weekend.
Today Thursday, July 27, expect temperatures in the high 70s with storms. AccuWeather reports that storms could bring flooding downpours, hail, damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado.
There is an area flood |
 | Nonprofit Center Adding Food Pantries, Meal Sites to Giving Back Guide
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is seeking sponsors and nonprofit entries for its 8th annual Giving Back guide, a reference publication that features a directory of over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits organized by category of interest and includes profiles of 100 charitable |
 | Southern Berkshire Chamber Business Person of the Year
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce announces this year's Business Person of the Year: Chuck Leach, President, and CEO of Lee Bank.
A non-board nominations committee reviewed dozens of submissions from the business community and general public.
Chuck Leach has been |
| Mount Everett Quarter 4 Honor Roll
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has announced the fourth quarter honor roll for students in grades 6-12.
Nineteen percent of the student body earned high honors; 27 percent earned honors.
Students in grades 9 through 12 must earn grades of 90 or above in all subjects for high |
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