Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Amelia Ellis

Amelia Ellis is a writer/editor who currently works in educational publishing. After graduating from Monument Mountain Regional High School, she moved to New York where she attended College of New Rochelle, and went on to receive her M.A. in Arts Politics from NYU Tisch. She now lives a stone’s throw away from the Berkshires with her husband and son. Photo by Jamie Tilley.

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Pretty Smart Burlesque to return to the Buttonball Barn, Wednesday, Sept. 30

The Berkshire Edge spoke with Ms. Pretty Smart herself, Olivia Sblendorio, about The Barn, burlesque, and breaking barriers.

BERKSHIRE FOOD NEWS: Inaugural Housatonic Harvest Festival and pie contest brings out the spirit of abundance

"Hunger relief nonprofit Sharing Excess handed out free apples, while Sarina Tracy of Great Barrington took first place for her cardamom sugar marmalade apple pie."

Richmond Board of Selectmen address alleged Open Meeting Law violation, reopen public hearing on 0 Furnace Road at Sept. 16 Selectmen meeting

The Richmond Board of Selectmen reopened a public hearing on 0 Furnace Road in response to an alleged Open Meeting Law violation that stated that the selectmen engaged in private, inaudible discussions among a quorum during a public meeting.

BERKSHIRE FOOD NEWS: It’s fall harvest season! Berkshire County’s September harvest festivals and events kick off the autumn months with food, fun, and friendly...

"Whether you’re looking to tour the County’s harvest festival and event line up, or show up to support your local community, there’s something for everyone."

The second annual Sunshine Orange Subaru Crosstrek Meet-up and Parade to bring sunshine to Great Barrington, Sunday, Sept. 27

The event is rain or shine. “It’s a Sunshine Orange parade; there’s got to be sunshine that day,” said event organizer Michelle Kaplan.

First Congregational Church in Great Barrington invites the community and their animal companions to Blessing of the Animals service, Sunday, Sept. 13

Animals, great and small, are welcome to receive a blessing during the outdoor service. Rain date for the Blessing of the Animals service is Sunday, Sept. 27.

Tour the firehouse, meet the firefighters, and see the engines: West Stockbridge Fire Department to host Open House, Monday, Sept. 14

The Berkshire Edge visited the West Stockbridge firehouse for a sneak peek of what the community can expect to see at the Open House, from the department's engines to the life-saving equipment firefighters use every day.

Stockbridge Select Board provides updates on Stockbridge Bowl Dam, South County Connector

Town Administrator Michael Canales advises Stockbridge residents and seniors with transportation concerns to contact the town for assistance.

With no agreement reached between Mass Audubon and developer, public hearing on 0 Furnace Road to continue next week

With the right of first refusal deadline approaching, the Richmond Board of Selectmen is determined to exhaust all options before making a decision.

CONCERT REVIEW: Tom Rush curates a provocative and exciting evening of stories and music for sold-out Guthrie Center performance, Saturday, Aug. 29

A Tom Rush performance is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience again and again. The evening’s setlist featured “Urge for Going,” “These Days,” and “No Regrets,” with accompaniment by mega-talented singer-songwriter Brendan Cleary.

Housatonic’s Cook’s Garage partially collapses, questions remain about debris remediation and the remaining structure

Debris from the partially collapsed Cook's Garage remains in the Housatonic River, but according to a press release issued by Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove, a safety and environmental review must come before removal.

Still undecided, Richmond Board of Selectmen votes to continue the public hearing over 0 Furnace Road and ‘exhaust every possible option’

Mass Audubon has agreed to and is ready to pre-acquire the 91-acre Richmond parcel. Developer Kate Riley seeks to discuss a solution that satisfies both developer needs and conservation efforts.

West Stockbridge firehouse to become film set for indie science fiction film ‘Saint Logan’

"Saint Logan" will star Kristanna Loken ("Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines"), with a screenplay by Clayton Watson ("The Matrix") and direction by local indie film producer Steven Bonds, who also produced the film.

In-person early voting in Stockbridge moved to library for state primary

Early voting has moved to the Stockbridge Library due to safety concerns with the Town Offices' cupola, while September 1 primary voting will still take place at Town Offices, with limited entrance access.

‘This is my 68th annual farewell tour, and I’m looking forward to the next 68.’ Tom Rush returns to the Guthrie Center Friday, Aug....

The Berkshire Edge had the opportunity to speak with Tom Rush about his upcoming performance, folk music, storytelling, and even open tunings.
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