Friday, September 18, 2026

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Lauren Ann Duryee Clark, 55, of Pittsfield

The family will receive friends on July 7, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Msgr. Francis E. Walsh, 89, formerly of Lenox

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9, at St. Ann Church at 11 a.m. Internment will take place in St. Ann Cemetery in Lenox. Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Wednesday, July 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in St. Ann Church.

Charles Edward Steele, 78, of Cheshire

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, with Monsignor John Bonzagni. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be held at a later date.

State Rep. Davis’ student protection provisions receive final legislative approval

"Power is not permission," said State Rep. Leigh Davis said. "Every child deserves to learn in an environment where trust is protected."

BITS & BYTES July 2, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Announcements from Shakespeare & Company, TurnPark Art Space, Norman Rockwell Museum, Images Cinema, and more!

Lee Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to four outstanding graduating seniors

"Each recipient has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in a different way, and together they represent the talent, character, and promise of the next generation," said Chamber Board President and Scholarship Committee member Erik Williams.

Healey-Driscoll administration awards $2 million to Berkshire Innovation Center for Advanced Optics Lab

The investments will support the expansion of the Berkshire Innovation Center through the acquisition of an adjacent facility, creating additional space for advanced manufacturing, workforce training, and industry collaboration.

Gayle Bona Thomson Fortune of Lenox Dale

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Roche Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held from 9 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery in West Stockbridge at a later date.

Andrew Alan Love, 31, of Pittsfield

Private services will be held for the family. The family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.

George Carl Warner, 67, of Alford

The Family of George Warner will receive friends on Monday, July 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Please bring your thoughts and stories to share. Burial will be private.

Incoming Berkshire Community College President Dr. Hara Charlier joins college July 1

The college held a community-wide celebration in early June to honor outgoing President Ellen Kennedy’s 14 years of extraordinary leadership.

Erika S. Hathaway, 86, of Lenox Dale

Funeral services for Erika will be private. A remembrance service for both Erika and Mert will be scheduled at a later date.

Housatonic Valley Association makes critical culvert replacement, river restoration projects possible for three Berkshire towns

With over $2.7 million in state construction grants secured, the towns of Egremont, Great Barrington, and Richmond will replace three undersized culverts — reducing flood risk and reopening waterways to native fish and wildlife.

Impeccable colonial in a fabulous setting with stunning distant views

Janet Kain of TKG Real Estate offers a spacious and open home, perfect for a large family or cozy for a small group, in an exceptional location between the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley.

Berkshire region real estate sales – June 26, 2026

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

BITS & BYTES June 26, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond!

Announcements from Bard, Mass MoCA, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Barrington Stage, Tanglewood, Berkshire Botanical Garden, and more!
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