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Stott Family Farms Case Study
For decades, the Stott family has wholeheartedly embraced farming, viewing it not only as a profession but as a way of life. Led by the proud 3rd generation farming family, which includes Kevin, Jeff, and Don Stott, along with the next generation of farmers, John and Ira, the farm has recently expanded its operations near Selkirk. They now operate a 4000-acre grain farm split between the Selkirk area and their home farm in Niverville, where they also have 3 hog sites and a poultry operation.
Agreement: Catskill school musical director reprimanded, fined $1,000 after allegations she told students to tape mouths shut
Agreement: Catskill school musical director reprimanded, fined $1,000. The Catskill school musical director who was suspended after allegations that she told students to put tape on their mouths during a rehearsal has received a letter of reprimand and been fined $1,000, according to a settlement with the district. Michelle Storrs-Ryan...
SEASON PREVIEW: PS21 is an Astonishing Venue Not to be Missed
You will find PS21, the Center for Contemporary Performance, in the small town of Chatham, New York, only 20 minutes from the Massachusetts state line. So, for those of us endeavoring to cover all the remarkable performances on stages in the Berkshires, PS21 is an astonishing venue not to be missed. This center not only brings in world-class performing and visual arts including theatre, dance, contemporary circus, music, opera, film and public art installations. It is also fostering incredible new work and is connecting to the community in multiple and significant ways. The aim of this article is to introduce our readers to PS21 and to also give them a sneak preview of two very exciting theatre productions coming up in July.
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
RPI Women's Hockey Introduces 2024-25 Newcomers
TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's ice hockey team and head coach Bryan Vines have announced eight newcomers set to join the Engineers' roster ahead of 2024-25 season. This incoming class features five forwards, two defenders, and a goalie, as well as a pair of transfers and a former National Champion.
Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch
A Roweland Avenue man was swallowed by his front porch and pinned under 1,500 pounds of concrete on Tuesday, June 25, The post Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch first appeared on Spotlight News.
Businesses in downtown Lenox excited for boom in customers with Tanglewood's summer events
LENOX, Mass. — The sidewalks are full of people checking out downtown Lenox. The early summer weather is great and Tanglewood is getting ready for their summer concert series, which brings in people from all over to Lenox. What You Need To Know. Tanglewood summer concert events are starting.
Praise for Leigh Davis’ leadership
Mr. Gardner’s June 30, 2024 Letter to the Editor held Leigh Davis responsible for (1) the cost to repair or build Monument Mountain High School; (2) the water delivered by private utility Housatonic Water Works; (3) MassDOT’s recent closing of the Brookside Road Bridge; (4) the collapse seven years ago of the Old Brick House (Park Street) Bridge; and (5) “don’t get me started on the libraries and roads.”
From ‘General Hospital’ to the Berkshires: Carolyn Hennesy to star in GBPT’s ‘Survival of the Unfit’
Great Barrington — Great Barrington Public Theater will present the American premiere of the play “Survival of the Unfit” on Saturday, July 6, at the McConnell Theater on the campus of Bard College at Simon’s Rock. Subsequent performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m., along with matinée performances at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, up until Sunday, July 21.
Following its 50th anniversary, The Bookloft looks to the community for support
Great Barrington — Shortly after celebrating its 50th anniversary in May, The Bookloft unveiled a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign to “Help Keep the Bookloft Aloft” in light of declining revenue. Giovanni Boivin, the owner of Great Barrington’s independent bookstore since late 2022, told The Berkshire Edge that while...
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Wall-E
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Wall-E! This active boy is an approximately 8-month-old pit...
Fireworks, beach closures and traffic: Your guide to the Fourth of July in Mass.
People across the country woke up Thursday morning excited to show their pride on this Independence Day. And there are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it's having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know:
MASS MoCA, North Adams say eighth Solid Sound festival went off without a hitch
Around 7,600 attendees were in town for the sold-out biennial celebration of music, comedy, food, and art thrown by Chicago indie rockers Wilco on the sprawling museum campus. “We started seeing entertaining guests late Wednesday night into Thursday. Traffic patterns were great. We had a fantastic weekend with Wilco. I always get excited when we see the streets of North Adams filled and the businesses bustling. So overall, it was a fantastic weekend- A little bit of rain, but the Wilco followers didn't really care. They just went on with the show," Mayor Jennifer Macksey told WAMC. “I spoke to many business people over the weekend, and they used comments like, oh, we're out straight, this is the best weekend we've had in a long time, this is the best Wilco festival we've had in a long time, and speaking from the city's perspective, we netted about $17,000 in new revenue from event parking. So that always helps us, and that goes towards police cruisers. So, when I talk about profitability, it's not only from the dollars and cents in our businesses, but it's also just showcasing the city.”
Mass. Law Eliminates Outdoor Grilling
It's the 4th of July in Massachusetts and it's time to grill! I remember the time when I almost burned my garage down. Most people ignore the following very important laws about outdoor grilling in MA. I remember it well, I had some friends over the house, the kids were...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school boys' track and field team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for boys' track. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
July 4 fireworks, barbecues and swimming on the South Shore. Which one might be canceled?
"Jaws" isn't the only reason to avoid swimming on July 4 at beaches and other swimming areas throughout Massachusetts. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation posts twice-daily water quality test results for beaches and ponds under its purview at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the Mass.gov website. As of Wednesday, July 3, 30 such areas were closed to swimming, with most due to high bacteria levels and an occasional cyanobacteria bloom popping up here and there.
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