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Berkshire Hills Regional School District Superintendent Peter Dillon among four superintendents to receive 2026 M.A.S.S. President’s Awards

“These four district leaders consistently demonstrate the integrity, courage, creativity, skill, and commitment to students and families that are essential to success as a superintendent,” said Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents President Karen Crebase.

Valedictorians and salutatorians announced for Monument Mountain and Mount Everett graduation ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies for Mount Everett Regional School and Monument Mountain Regional High School will take place Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, respectively.

Mrs. Mary Ann (Zerbato) Marzotto, 93, of West Stockbridge

Funeral services for Mary will be Monday, June 8, 2026, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in West Stockbridge. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

TurnPark Art Space announces summer festival ‘Myth’ Saturday, June 13

The "TurnPark Summer Festival: Myth" will feature presentations of original music, dance, and theater, as well as immersive and site-specific installations, wearable sculptures, meditative rituals, workshops, and other experiential activities.

James Terrence ‘Terry’ Walsh, 90, of Sheffield

A Celebration of Life for Terry will be held on Sunday June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dewey Memorial Hall in Sheffield.

Berkshire region real estate sales – May 29, 2026

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

Refined urban modernism in the stillness of the countryside

Lauren Molk and Elyse Harney Morris of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a Modernist retreat in a pastoral Berkshire setting; an artful sanctuary where design, landscape, and light exist in quiet harmony.

Lake Garfield boat ramp closed during afternoon hours for summer beach season

The Parks Commission is also asking non-residents to contribute $20 per day to help cover the cost of lifeguards, maintenance, and upkeep.

Christopher Vlcek, 64, of Lebanon, N.H.

Christopher did not take himself too seriously and had a gift for bringing lightness and perspective to those around him."

Lila Wilde Berle, 89, of Stockbridge

Friends, colleagues, and community members are warmly invited to gather for a celebration of life in Lila's honor at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Stockbridge on Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m.

Martin Leonard Lewis, 76, of Great Barrington

In accordance with his wishes, funeral services were private.

Glenn Poliak, 55, of Housatonic

The family will receive friends On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 251 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA, with a funeral service to follow. A graveside service will be held the same day at noon at Saint Bridget’s Cemetery, off Front Street in Housatonic.

Berkshire region real estate sales – May 22, 2026

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

Tyringham Cape with in-ground pool near Goose Pond

Cortney Dupont of Cohen+White Associates offers a move-in-ready timber-framed Cape that’s well-priced and in a great location.

Great Barrington Historical Society presenting 250th Celebration Saturday, May 23

The Great Barrington Historical Society will mark the nation's 250th anniversary with a Liberty Tree dedication, flag display, and the premiere of a new exhibit titled "Freedom isn't Free" on display at its museum.

Louise E. Borgo, 79, of Worthington, Mass.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Roche Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
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