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The Berkshire Edge LLC is a locally owned, regional publication. Our goal is to provide, regularly and in depth, content that truly reflects the life, interests and aspirations of this unusually rich and vibrant community.Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor.

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  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday August 3, 2022

    03/08/2022 Duración: 26min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: Hi Marshall — You can call us at 413-528-3408 Here are a few stories for our radio audience tomorrow: 1. The local food coop, the People’s Pantry, is in need of help — and more donations: 2. The town of Great Barrington will celebrate the life of civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois on August 27 — at Du Bois River Park. The controversial civil rights leader was born in Great Barrington: 3. We have a feature on the Railroad Street Youth Project’s RYSE progra

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday July 27, 2022

    27/07/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1. At a special meeting the Great Barrington Selectboard listed affordable housing and the predicament of the Housatonic Water Works as primary issues for the town: Indeed, the Selectboard has called for an audit of the troubled Housatonic Water Works — a relic of the days when a public utility were privately owned and maintained: 2. Meanwhile, some good news for this summer’s Berkshire cultural season: The number of COVID cases remains low: 3.  Julianne

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday July 20, 2022

    20/07/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1. The process for merging the South Berkshire County school districts is moving ahead. The merger planning board has hired a transportation conclutant to fisgure out the logistics of getting kids to the enlarged district schools: 2. Finally, on a cheerful note, downtown Great Barrington on Friday night, and Saturday afternoon and evening, will feature “busking” to enliven the visiting experience: And by the way, if you want to find out what’s happening in the Ber

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday June 29, 2022

    29/06/2022 Duración: 27min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1. Great Barrington Selectboard is denying accusations that some members may have violated the open meeting law in the deliberations over short-term rentals: https://theberkshireedge.com/selectboard-members-deny-violating-open-meeting-law-violations/ 2.  Meanwhile, there’s the controversial proposal to construct a roundabout at a busy Great Barrington intersection: Essayist Bill Shein considers the implications: https://theberkshireedge.com/reason-gone-mad-the

  • The Berkshire Edge On Air Wednesday June 22, 2022

    22/06/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1.  The Great Barrington fire department subdued a blaze at the mothballed former Searles Elementary School in Great Barrington. The fire reminds us of the frustration Great Barrrington has had in rejuvenating its abandoned properties: 2. The writer Mickey Friedman, one of our regular feature writers and columnists, has written a thoughtful essay on why he will continue to wear a mask to avoid COVID19 exposure, even though the requirements for mask-wearing seem to

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday June 8, 2022

    08/06/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1. The town of Great Barrington held its annual town meeting this week, a four-hour affair in the parking lot of the high school, due to COVID restrictions. People were in their cars listening to the proceedings on their car radios: a. The most contentious issue that dominated the meeting was what to do about the proliferation of short-term rentals and Airbnb’s … the selectboard had proposed restrictions … and the declaration by some longtime Great Barrington residents t

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday June 1, 2022

    01/06/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. This week the Berkshire International Film Festival opens in Great Barrington: We have two stories previewing the film festival: https://theberkshireedge.com/biff-a-very-sweet-sixteen-part-i/ https://theberkshireedge.com/biff-a-very-sweet-sixteen-part-ii/ 2.  Berkshire County school districts have received major funding $300,000, to support programs to help strengthen career and college readiness. "“This will help all of these Berkshire County schools address the ongoing disparities in college and ca

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday May 25, 2022

    25/05/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. The Great Barrington Selectboard, after months of wrangling, will submit a proposed short-term rental law to town meeting: 2.  And on the subject of short term rentals, our columnist (and resident wit) Bill Shein has weighed in on the topic, with a series of analyses. This week is Part II: 3. In memory of a beloved local attorney, Harry Conklin, a concert series has been organized to support local independent farmers and the Harry Conklin Fund for Farmsteads: 4. The historic Clinton Church in Great Ba

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday May 18, 2022

    18/05/2022 Duración: 24min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. Lee voters ask selectmen to have town leave the PCB agreement the EPA negotiated with General Electric over the contamination of the Housaatonic River: https://theberkshireedge.com/bailey-wins-back-selectboard-seat-in-lee-citizens-ask-selectmen-to-rescind-dump-agreement/ 2.  Of course we can’t go a week without reporting on the COVID epidemic… and here’s the latest from the Tri-town Health Department:https://theberkshireedge.com/tri-town-health-departments-covid-19-update-for-may-17/ 3.  Regional school p

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air On Robin Hood Radio Wednesday May 4, 2022

    04/05/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1.  It’s town election time in Sheffield, and we have a contest for a seat on the Selectboard between two political veterans, Nadine Hawver and George Oleen. The candidates disagree on the merger of school districts :https://theberkshireedge.com/challenged-by-veteran-planner-former-sheffield-selectboard-member-seeks-to-retake-her-seat/ 2.   Our cultural writer Peter Bergman has reviewed a fascinating autobiography by Kevin O’Hara, a Pittsfield writer who has spent 30 years as a psychiatric nurse on a locked war

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday April 20,2022

    20/04/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. The town of Great Barrington is considering upgrades to crosswalks of its busy Main Street where pedestrians have been struck: https://theberkshireedge.com/town-mulls-two-options-to-improve-safety-of-infamous-main-street-crosswalks/ 2.  The Southern Berkshire School District has been awarded $37,000 from two funds to underwrite student-devised projects:https://theberkshireedge.com/southern-berkshire-district-scores-funds-for-14-educational-activities-and-projects/ 3.  The Pittsfield CityJazz Festival is r

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday April 13, 2022

    13/04/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. We have had three interesting stories recently about the housing crisis facing the Berkshires:: On Monday, April 4, we had a story from 1Berkshire, which helps promote local economic development. about the work of a task force and the report they have produced.  The report talks about obstacles to new housing development and ways to overcome  them.  https://theberkshireedge.com/business-monday-a-housing-vision-for-the-berkshires/ Then yesterday, as part of our “It’s not That Simple” series, we publis

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday April 6, 2022

    06/04/2022 Duración: 24min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. A proposed short-term rental plan before the Selectboard has been shelved — for the time being — because of potential conflicts of interest: https://theberkshireedge.com/great-barringtons-short-term-rental-plan-stymied-by-conflicts-alleged-in-anonymous-email/ 2. Meanwhile, our writer Sheela Clary has interviewed a single woman who describes the difficulties of finding housing in Great Barrington — and South Berkshire County:https://theberkshireedge.com/jessica-winn-a-tenant-speaks-on-the-housing-crisis-in-south-county/

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday March 30, 2022

    30/03/2022 Duración: 26min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. It seems that proposed upgrades to our public education system is occupying public attention this week.The Great Barrington Selectboard has authorized a townwide vote on the town’s share of a $1.5 million study to determine whether a new high school should be built:https://theberkshireedge.com/great-barrington-authorizes-town-vote-on-1-5-million-to-fund-new-high-school-study/ 2. In the background, of course, is the potential merger of the Berkshire Hills and Southern Berkshire school districts that has been recommended b

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday March 23, 2022

    23/03/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1.  The Stockbridge Library was the site for a discussion with former Boston Globe editor Marty Baron of the future of journalism and the so-called “cancel culture” that calls for the banning of books — and ideas — that are controversial: https://theberkshireedge.com/newsman-marty-baron-on-book-banning-cancel-culture-and-the-future-of-journalism/ 2.  The village of Housatonic — part of the town of Great Barrington — expressed its solidarity with the embattled residents of Ukraine by lighting the elementary scho

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday March 16, 2022

    16/03/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. Berkshire Hills Regional School District to borrow $1.5 milli0n to study reconstruction of Monument Mountain Regional High School: https://theberkshireedge.com/berkshire-hills-to-borrow-1-5-million-to-study-reconstruction-of-monument-high-school/ 2. For our Edge subscribers Sheela Clary will conduct an Edge-sponsored online interview with New York Times’ Supreme Court reporter Linda Greenhouse discussing her new book, “Justice on the Brink” and other topics: 3. Public transit in the Berkshires may shrink.. Berkshire

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday March 9, 2022

    09/03/2022 Duración: 25min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. The debate in Great Barrington over short-term rentals — whereby homes in residential neighborhoods are rented out — has become roiled in what appears to be a conflict of interest since a member of the selectboard, it turns out, does rent property on a short-term basis: https://theberkshireedge.com/lively-debate-over-short-term-rental-regulations-in-great-barrington-stalls-again/ 2.  And on that issue we have a thoughtful and provocative commentary by one of our writers, Sheela Clary: https://theberkshireedge.com/

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday February 23, 2022

    23/02/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. The Berkshire Hills Regional School Committee has adopted a proposed $32 million budget for next year… that will have to be approved at the member towns’ town meetings in the spring. New this year is a “communications” staff member: https://theberkshireedge.com/berkshire-hills-school-committee-approves-23-million-spending-package-adds-communications-position/ 2. To the relief of parents, students and faculty, the Berkshire Hills Regional School District is lifting its mask mandate on March 7:https://theberkshireedge.com/berkshir

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air – Wednesday February 2, 2022

    02/02/2022 Duración: 23min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. Good news/bad news from the regional school district: COVID cases down, but the pipes burst: https://theberkshireedge.com/good-news-and-bad-for-berkshire-hills-covid-cases-down-but-pipes-burst/ 2. The state DEP has found the privately owned Housatonic Water Works, providing water to the village of Housatonic, to have conducted an inadequate analysis of contamination in the water system:  https://theberkshireedge.com/massdep-deems-housatonic-water-works-analysis-of-cancer-causing-contaminant-inadequate/ 3. The Great

  • The Berkshire Edge On-Air Wednesday – January 19, 2022

    19/01/2022 Duración: 24min

    Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. 1. The Great Barrington Health Board declines to advocate COVID vaccine requirement for Berkshire Hills students and staff:https://theberkshireedge.com/great-barrington-health-board-wont-endorse-vaccine-mandate-for-berkshire-hills/ 2.  Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington explains her efforts to upgrade and reform the county’s justice system, to make sure there is no racial bias: https://theberkshireedge.com/action-toward-justice-reforming-berkshire-county-justice-system-in-the-spirit-of-martin-luther-king-jr/ 3

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