Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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June Virginia Hastedt, 93, of Housatonic

At June's request, there will be no funeral service. A graveside service will be held at Lee Memorial Cemetery in Southfield in the spring.

Brian Reginald ‘B.O.’ Ovitt, 84, of Sheffield

A funeral service for Brian “B.O.” Ovitt will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, with Pastor Regina King officiating. Family and friends are also invited to calling hours on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

Rosemarie Ann Hils, 89, of South Egremont

Per Rose’s wishes, her services will be private at a later date.

Clara Carolina Archambault, 97, of Lenox

Calling hours will be at the Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, on Monday, Feb. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. There will be a brief celebration of her life at 11 a.m. the same day. Burial will be at the family’s convenience.

Maria Amelia Dockery, 95, of Lee

Instead of flowers, please send a donation to La Maison Buissonniere, a nonprofit organization focusing on children’s socio-emotional development.

Deborah Ann Hall (Walto), 70, of Housatonic

A celebration of Deb’s life will take place at Finnerty & Steven’s Funeral Home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Please join the family in honoring Deb’s life.

Roger Rupert ‘Old Timer’ Stevens Sr., 74, of Ashley Falls

A service for Roger will be held at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on February 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the Great Barrington VFW immediately after.

An exceptional retreat with sweeping pastoral and mountain views

Sheila Thunfors and Nikki Carchedi of Stone House Properties offer a home with the best of both worlds—a rural retreat that's close to town.

Berkshire region real estate sales – February 6, 2026

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

U.S. Rep. Neal secures over $14 million in congressionally directed spending for local projects

As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of the purse to Congress,” said Rep. Neal.

Statements from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal

On Friday, January 30, U.S. Rep Richard Neal released the following statements as a ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Dorothy M. Conklin, 85, of Great Barrington

A burial will be held in the spring.

Masterfully Reimagined 1861 Post & Beam Barn

Philip Feiner of Country Life Real Estate offers you a rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined circa-1861 post-and-beam barn, transformed into a one-of-a-kind luxury estate set on 89 pristine acres in the heart of Columbia County.

Berkshire region real estate sales – January 30, 2026

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

Gov. Healey takes action to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship

The legislation would prohibit warrantless ICE arrests in schools, hospitals, courthouses, and houses of worship; the governor's executive order bars civil arrests in state facilities without judicial warrants.

Esther Bell named next director of Clark Art Institute

The veteran curator and scholar will assume take the helm at the Clark on July 1.
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