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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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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

Stockbridge Concert Series in the Park! kicks off Friday, July 10, with performance by singer-songwriter Glori Wilder

Concerts will be held at the Bidwell Park Pavillion, 50 Main Street in Stockbridge, from July 10 to Sept. 4.

Berkshire Busk! is headed to Housatonic for a Housatonic Pop Up! Saturday, July 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Housatonic Improvement Committee has collaborated with Berkshire Busk! to turn Depot Street into a “corridor” of art and community for Berkshire Busk!’s first-ever daytime festival.

Sheffield passes Southern Berkshire Regional School District fiscal 2027 budget, despite negative recommendation by Sheffield Select Board, Finance Committee

Voters also called for accountability from the previous district superintendent for what one resident called “malfeasance.”

‘2 for 2!’ Monterey passes Southern Berkshire Regional School District fiscal 2027 budget 50 to 9

The town has become the second in the district to approve the school budget for fiscal year 2027.

A Mount Everett High School incident between two students sparks concerns and questions about the school’s resources to effectively supervise students

An incident between two students at Mount Everett High School has raised concerns about accountability, policy, and resources amid what some describe as a rising pattern of fights, and so far, the district has not officially responded.

Alford becomes first town to approve Southern Berkshire Regional School District fiscal 2027 budget

The voice vote was, as described by Kevin Fish, “very much in favor” of passing the budget.

Updates: Southern Berkshire Regional School Committee meeting – committee member Silvers announces resignation

This marks the final school committee meeting before Southern Berkshire Regional School District towns begin their votes on the FY27 school budget. Many are still seeking clarity on what will happen if the district enters a 1/12 budget.

Stockbridge Town Administrator Michael Canales gives update on Stockbridge Bowl, Rattlesnake Mountain projects at June 18 Select Board meeting

Both projects gear up to enter new phases, with Stockbridge Bowl facing a potentially controversial brush and tree clearing, and The Nature Conservancy awarding the town a $30,000 grant toward the Rattlesnake Mountain culvert replacement.

A park full of people! Housatonic’s Party in the Park sees another successful year of vibrant community participation

Event recap and photos from the fourth annual Party in the Park, sponsored by Housatonic the Beautiful Fund and Housatonic Improvement Committee.

‘It’s shocking, the ambiguity.’ Southern Berkshire School Committee member discovers possible $2.5 million surplus in FY26 report, an amount that could have covered cut...

The school committee also addressed a confrontation between an SBRSD faculty member and the husband of a school committee member outside of the May 28 School Committee meeting.

“Looking ahead, our work is far from over.” Southern Berkshire Regional School District towns prepare for special town meetings to vote on FY27 school...

Superintendent Brian Ricca has provided statements regarding the FY27 budget process and what people can expect moving forward. Special town meeting schedule will be discussed at the school committee's next meeting.

The Fifth Annual Smile Like Jack Road Race in honor of Jack William O’Brien to take place Saturday, July 11

Organized by the Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund, the run raises money to support the “preservation of the outdoorsman lifestyle, educational programs, habitat enhancement, and community outreach.”

Stockbridge Select Board hears concerns over Children’s Chime Tower concerts, votes to keep concert schedule

Concerts from the Children's Chimes Tower will continue seven days a week from 5:30 to 6 p.m., despite concerns from neighbors and church groups over the volume and duration of the daily performances.

‘Art has the power to heal. Community as the power to help.’ Art for Austin Benefit to be held at JWS Art Supplies, Saturday,...

The benefit will support Austin Miles in his battle against LCH, a rare, cancer-like disease.

In pursuit of shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and collective acts of imagination: A conversation with Molly Merrihew, executive director of Shakespeare & Company

The Berkshire Edge spoke with Molly Merrihew about her return to Shakespeare & Company and the importance of theater and Shakespeare in today’s world.
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