Pulled over quick to get shots of the brilliant, naturally blue ice forms sticking to the ledges off the Mohawk Trail! My friend thought some rascals had actually come up the mountain to spray paint the ice; it looked so uncanny!

#Massachusetts #TheBerkshires #Roadtrip #Cool #Scenic #FunIsTheBest

We were in the adjacent town of North Adams, MA, in #TheBerkshires at #NoKings for no pay. It was joyful and peaceful, like before. The only belligerent people I saw were triggered #MAGA dumbasses waving their middle fingers from cars, far fewer this time. Could fewer Trumper fools be a good omen?

What are we doing to prevent the next shooting? Pittsfield Public Health & Safety Committee brings gun violence prevention model to the table - The Berkshire Edge “The cumulative cost of one homicide to a city is around $10 million,” writes Thomas Abt in his book "Bleeding Out." But for the victims, witnesses, and survivors of homicide and gun violence, the…

What are we doing to prevent the next shooting? Pittsfield Public Health & Safety Committee brings gun violence prevention model to the table

#pittsfieldma #pittsfield #gunviolence #violence #guns #massachusetts #berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires

BIFF announces $600,000 gift to The Triplex Cinema to support critical capital improvements and long-term partnership - The Berkshire Edge “BIFF is honored to contribute to preserving the future of The Triplex,” said BIFF Board Chair Pat Fili-Krushel. “For two decades, our partnership has been essential to the growth of both…

BIFF announces $600,000 gift to The Triplex Cinema to support critical capital improvements and long-term partnership
#theberkshires #berkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #nonprofit #movies #films #arts #greatbarringtonma

Demonstrators nationwide to take to the streets once again March 28 to protest Trump administration - The Berkshire Edge As Berkshire County residents prepare to join the latest in a series of nationwide "No Kings" protests on March 28, co-organizer Robin Oherin says, "the closest thing [to what] we are going through…

Demonstrators nationwide to take to the streets once again March 28 to protest Trump administration
#berkshires #theberkshires

BITS & BYTES: Arcis Saxophone Quartet at the Linde Center; Onnis Luque at Art Omi; 'Prairie Project' at The Triplex; Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin at Yiddish Book Center; Shaker discussion at Spence... The Arcis Saxophone Quartet, named after Munich's iconic Arcis Street, has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant and active classical ensembles.

Bits & Bytes - #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #berkshires #massachusetts

AT THE TRIPLEX: Survival is a team effort in 'Project Hail Mary' - The Berkshire Edge We cannot shield ourselves from the hardships of the universe, but at least we don’t have to face them alone.

AT THE TRIPLEX: Survival is a team effort in ‘Project Hail Mary’

#theberkshires #berkshirecounty #berkshires #massachusetts #movies

At tense meeting, Southern Berkshire School District Committee delays vote on fiscal 2027 budget - The Berkshire Edge At its March 17 meeting, the Southern Berkshire Regional School Committee punted on its FY27 budget vote after debating whether to pass a quick budget—even one members called "incomplete"—or take…

At tense meeting, Southern Berkshire School District Committee delays vote on fiscal 2027 budget

#sheffieldma #alfordma #egremontma #montereyma #newmarlboroughma #theberkshires #berkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #education

Lee Select Board takes steps to safeguard environment, public health - The Berkshire Edge The town may lead the Commonwealth in its commitment to protect farmland.

Lee Select Board takes steps to safeguard environment, public health

#leema #health #publichealth #massachusetts #berkshirecounty #berkshires #theberkshires

West Stockbridge Select Board hears concerns over EMS coverage and votes to place seasonal community designation on Annual Town Meeting Warrant - The Berkshire Edge "I think it’s a good time for us to sit down with Richmond … to come up with a plan to be able to fill the void and get the coverage we need until we have a new merge with Stockbridge,” said…

West Stockbridge Select Board hears concerns over EMS coverage and votes to place seasonal community designation on Annual Town Meeting Warrant #weststockbridgema #massachusetts #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts

Citizen’s group forms to push forward residential tax exemption in Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge With what they call a "tax cliff" looming amid major capital expenses, a newly formed citizen's group is pushing Great Barrington to finally adopt a residential tax exemption—a state program that has…

Citizen’s group forms to push forward residential tax exemption in Great Barrington

#berkshires #theberkshires #residentialtaxexemption #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #greatbarringtonma

Du Bois Freedom Center awarded $250,000 grant to preserve historic Black church - The Berkshire Edge This grant supports ongoing restoration, building on over $500,000 secured since 2020, and advances the site’s future as a center for education, culture, and public programming led by the Du Bois…

Du Bois Freedom Center awarded $250,000 grant to preserve historic Black church.

#dubois #webdubois #greatbarringtonma #massachusetts #berkshires #theberkshires #blackhistory #berkshirecounty

Berkshire Community College Board of Trustees votes to recommend Dr. Hara D. Charlier as next president - The Berkshire Edge Dr. Hara D. Charlier, president of Central Lakes College in Minnesota, was recommended unanimously by the Board of Trustees following a national search, pending approval by the Massachusetts Board of…

Berkshire Community College Board of Trustees votes to recommend Dr. Hara D. Charlier as next president

#berkshirecommunitycollege #berkshires #theberkshires #massachusetts #college #education

From 'Sláinte' to 'Hello': Some Lee residents exchange English for Gaelic - The Berkshire Edge Bliss Crumbs and Coffee guests celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lessons in the native Irish tongue.

From ‘Sláinte’ to ‘Hello’: Some Lee residents exchange English for Gaelic
#leema #lee #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #stpatricksday #massachusetts

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Lanesborough Local Country Store - The Berkshire Edge The goal of the woman-owned business is "to be a destination for people who want to find products made in the Berkshires."

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Lanesborough Local Country Store

#lanesboroughma #lanesborough #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #berkshires #theberkshires

Berkshire Environmental Activist Team presents air quality monitoring data as part of Pittsfield-focused study - The Berkshire Edge Data collected over three years has led to more questions about the correlation between health issues and air quality in Pittsfield.

Berkshire Environmental Activist Team presents air quality monitoring data as part of Pittsfield-focused study.

#berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires #massachusetts #environment #environmental

Is the end near for the Berkshire Food Co-op? - The Berkshire Edge The Co-op, which previously posted on its Facebook page that it was dealing with substantial financial troubles, started a fundraiser to stay in business.

Is the end near for the Berkshire Food Co-op?
#greatbarringtonma #greatbarrington #coop #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty

Welcome to Real Estate Friday! - The Berkshire Edge A spotlight on Berkshire County's real estate.

Welcome to Real Estate Friday! A spotlight on Berkshire County's real estate.

#berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #realestate #properties

BITS & BYTES: 'Into Light Project' at Hotel Downstreet; John Ratajkowski and Francie Lyshak at Mad Rose Gallery; Sónia Almeida at The Clark; Genève Brossard at Basilica Hudson; 'Glow Ocean' at Future Lab(s) Gallery; Archosaurs at Springfield Museums - The Berkshire Edge Despite a strong service network, Berkshire County continues to lead the state in overdose fatalities, with stigma and lack of awareness preventing many from seeking help.

BITS & BYTES: ‘Into Light Project’ at Hotel Downstreet; John Ratajkowski and Francie Lyshak at Mad Rose Gallery; Sónia Almeida at The Clark; Genève Brossard at Basilica Hudson; and more...

#berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts

INTERVIEW: Arcis Saxophone Quartet returns to Linde Center with Bach-inspired program on March 22

#arts #music #bach #classical #lenoxma #berkshires #berkshirecounty #theberkshires #classicalmusic

Modern plays for modern times: Great Barrington Public Theater’s seventh season moves to Saint James Place - The Berkshire Edge 'We're not here to perform 'Charlie's Aunt' or 'The Importance of Being Earnest'; we're here to do new plays that the audience has never seen before,' said Artistic Director Jim Frangione.

Modern plays for modern times: Great Barrington Public Theater’s seventh season moves to Saint James Place
#theater #arts #artsandentertainment #plays #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #massachusetts #greatbarringtonma

❄️Wintering🤍

#selfportrait #snow #selfie #photography #winterfashion #theBerkshires

'It’s high time for Massachusetts to strike this banner and do it proudly': Campaign in support of changing Massachusetts state seal, flag, and motto reaches Sheffield - The Berkshire Edge Within Berkshire County, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lee, Becket, and Williamstown have already voted in support of the resolution.

'It's high time for Massachusetts to strike this banner and do it proudly’: Campaign in support of changing Massachusetts state seal, flag, and motto reaches Sheffield.
#theberkshires #Massachusetts #stateflag #berkshirecounty #berkshires

‘The warmth of an invitation and the spirit of welcome’: WAM Theatre announces 17th season - The Berkshire Edge The theater group announced it is expanding its offerings this year to include two productions, two “fresh takes” readings, and multiple community engagement programs.

‘The warmth of an invitation and the spirit of welcome’: WAM Theatre announces 17th season
#theater #massachusetts #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #berkshires #arts #lenoxma

PREVIEW: Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner at Tanglewood's Linde Center, Friday, March 20 - The Berkshire Edge “Sullivan is one of the best pianists in the world today, and he has all of the musical attributes I love: creativity, technique always in the service of expression, joy and humor, fearlessness, and…

PREVIEW: Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner at Tanglewood’s Linde Center, Friday, March 20. #theberkshires #berkshires #Massachusetts #arts #culture #artsandcuture

Sheffield Land Trust teams up with Greenagers and local funders to create accessible trail in Ashley Falls - The Berkshire Edge Now, those confined to a wheelchair can venture down the 0.3-mile trail past meadows and into lush woods, ending amid some dramatic limestone outcroppings that make this area of Sheffield a hotspot…

Sheffield Land Trust teams up with Greenagers and local funders to create accessible trail in Ashley Falls.

#environment #environmental #theberkshires #berkshires #massachusetts

Are settlements on the horizon in 'Gender Queer' lawsuits? - The Berkshire Edge As a mediation conference approaches, The Berkshire Edge reviews the two-year legal journey of Arantzazú Zuzene Galdós-Shapiro's civil rights lawsuit against the town of Great Barrington, its police…

Are settlements on the horizon in ‘Gender Queer’ lawsuits?

#greatbarringtonma #Massachusetts #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #berkshires #genderqueer #education

'Hadestown: Teen Edition'—March 12 through 15 at Monument Mountain Regional High School - The Berkshire Edge “'Hadestown' asks big questions about fear, power, climate, economic struggle, and what happens when people lose hope, and those themes feel incredibly relevant today,” says music director Sunhwa…

‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’—March 12 through 15 at Monument Mountain Regional High School

#greatbarringtonma #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty

Southern Berkshire Regional School District in turmoil: Committee chair and vice chair apparently resign during meeting - The Berkshire Edge A complaint over the treatment of Superintendent Brian Ricca set off a chain of events that ended with the apparent resignations of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District Committee's chair…

Southern Berkshire Regional School District in turmoil: Committee chair and vice chair apparently resign during meeting

#berkshirecounty #berkshires #theberkshires #education #sheffieldma #massachusetts

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Domaney's Liquors and Fine Wines in Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge Since 1973 (and for decades prior to that under another name), the family-owned and -operated enterprise has been a vital part of the community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Domaney’s Liquors and Fine Wines in Great Barrington
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