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Contemporary Mountain Home With Expansive Views

Diane Thorson and Cameron Volastro of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty offer a striking post-and-beam contemporary estate with a rare blend of architectural sophistication and rustic elegance.

Fire at Windy Hill Farm in Great Barrington

The fire remains under investigation.

Lee Restaurant Week Returns from Saturday, April 25 to Saturday, May 2

The annual Restaurant Week includes 16 participating restaurants.

20th annual Berkshire International Film Festival announces festival lineup

This year's festival will honor award-winning actor Karen Allen.

Majestic Tudor Estate with Forever Views

Steven Weisz of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty offers a majestic Tudor on 71 acres with breathtaking views, fully furnished and move-in ready.

Berkshire region real estate sales – April 24, 2026

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

Berkshire South celebrates Earth Day with new Peace Pole

The Peace Pole, inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in four languages—English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Mohican—serves as a symbol of hope, inclusivity, and global connection.

Franck E. Felix, 77, of Housatonic

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Great Barrington. Attendees are kindly asked to arrive early for parking.

Hugh Curley Cowhig, 91, of Lenox

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10 a.m., with Monsignor John Bonzagni officiating. There will be no calling hours.

Blackshires Leadership Accelerator hosts City of Pittsfield for Civic Leadership Fishbowl

Emerging leaders engaged directly with local government in transparent dialogue on systems, equity, and community impact.

Warren Ray Wilcox, 93, of Sheffield

Services will be held Friday, April 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow at 4 p.m. at the Sheffield Fire Department. Burial will be Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at West Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Harwinton, Conn.

Peter Carroll Miles, 84, of Copake, N.Y.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours. After cremation he will be interred in the family plot at Crossroads Cemetery on Mount Washington.

Berkshire region real estate sales – April 17, 2026

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

Stunning 2.4-acre retreat in Cornwall Estates—updated and move-in ready

Steven Schoenfeld and Thom Garvey of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty offer peace and privacy in a perfect location.

Franklin First Federal Credit Union membership approves merger with Greylock Federal

Franklin First will merge into Greylock’s charter and will continue to operate under the Franklin First brand as a division of Greylock for a period of time after the merger is completed.

Leon M. Bourquard, 98, of Lenox and Nokomis, Fla.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church in Lenox with Monsignor John Bonzagni officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery in Housatonic. Calling hours will be held prior to the service starting at 8:30 a.m.
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