Berkshire Edge On-air

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. There’s a revolt stewing among the members of the 8-town planning committee in southern Berkshire County trying to come up with  strategy for consolidating educational facilities and spending: 2. Concurrently, this same 8-town committee is complaining about a lack of input from staff at the school districts and from the public: 3. The restoration of the historic A.M.E. Zion church in Great Barrington, where W.E.B. Du Bois worshipped, is moving ahead, w