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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Suzann Laverack Ward of Housatonic Real Estate offers the rural charm of early New England with updated convenience, beautifully sited on 28 private acres. If you are ready to consider selling the family home and moving into smaller spaces, designer Sue Schwarz of Gallery351Home offers some wise advice. A column on “Building Community.” A report on real estate sales in the second quarter of 2026.…

Berkshire region real estate sales – August 21, 2026

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York

BITS & BYTES August 21, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Announcements from Lauren Clark, Becket Arts Center, TurnPark Art Space, Great Barrington Public Theater, and more!

Fully Renovated 1700s Historic Post-and-Beam on 28 Beautiful Acres

Suzann Laverack Ward of Housatonic Real Estate offers a house that combines the rural charm of early New England—the light, the quiet, the natural surroundings—with the updated convenience of modern living, beautifully sited on 28 private acres.

Stockbridge appoints new Fire Department, and EMS employees at Select Board meeting

Chris Pontbriant, Danielle Toomey, and Andrew Albert will serve as the town’s newest Fire/EMS members.

Lee’s Woodland Road residents demand action, compensation over nearby PCB waste site

The Select Board advocates using the settlement funds to aid those impacted once the effects of the Housatonic Rest of River remediation process are known.

CONCERT REVIEW: Marin Alsop and the TMC Orchestra resound in Mahler’s Fifth

Altogether, it was an impressive and exhausting afternoon at Tanglewood, and for me, the greatness of the Mahler overshadowed what preceded it. I would have been happy to hear just that one work.

FILM REVIEW: Robb Moss’ ‘The Bend in the River’

Moss has made a gentle, almost lyrical film that asks questions of his friends without probing too deeply or making judgements about the lives they lead.

Shakespeare & Company’s ‘Hamlet’ is not to be missed

I've probably seen 10 "Hamlet" productions in the U.S. and the U.K. over the years, and David Gow's is undoubtedly the most brilliant.

Jacob’s Pillow’s Community Day spotlights local performers, free access for all

“While we bring internationally recognized, world-class dance companies from all over the world, Community Day is a way for us to highlight the talent that’s right here in our region,” Jacob's Pillow Producing Director Holly Jones told The Edge.

Third Miss Hall’s School staff member indicted

Anyone with information about abuse at Miss Hall's School can contact the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit at (413) 449-5055 or email BerkshireSPDUtips@mass.gov

THE SELF-TAUGHT GARDENER: Divide and conquer

It is hard to push yourself out into the garden on a hot, buggy day, but the prospect of creating more plants through division usually works as a motivation.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of August 20, 2026

You might notice yellowing or red leaves on annuals and perennials now. We are nearing the end of the growing season for these plants.

BITS & BYTES August 20, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Announcements from Adams Theater, Jacob’s Pillow, Ventfort Hall, Chesterwood, and more!

‘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. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29

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

THEATER REVIEW: ‘Hamlet’ runs at Shakespeare & Company through Aug. 30

This is a production that is very good and very much a must-see this summer.

Jeromie Whalen deserves our vote on Sept. 1

Jeromie Whalen and his team have created a grass roots movement. But they alone can't make the changes. We have to make change. We have to grab the baton that the Whalen campaign is handing to us and vote for Jeromie Whalen on September 1.

Lee officials approve use of reserve fund for special education needs

The Special Education Reserve Fund is designed to cover unanticipated expenses.

Great Barrington Public Theater’s last play of the season, ‘Yellow Wallpaper 2.0-2020,’ reinterprets classic short story for pandemic era

The play, adapted by Jennifer Maisel from Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1892 "The Yellow Wallpaper," opens Saturday, Aug. 22, at Saint James Place.