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Crosswalk lights failed before a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured in Great Barrington, officials say

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Flashing crosswalk lights were not working when a pedestrian was struck on Main Street, Great Barrington officials said. The man later died of his injuries.Great Barrington · Great Barrington Read Article

Catherine A. Wells, 84, of Sheffield

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Catherine A. Wells, 84, of Sheffield, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born in Hillsdale, N.Y., on September 21, 1941, daughter of the late Shadic Haywood and Edith (Madison) Haywood. Catherine A. Wells. Catherine, best known as Cathy or Cassie to those closest to her, was a stay-at-home wife and mother. She did have part-time jobs from time to time working as a nurse’s aide at both Great Barrington Health Care and Willowood Nursing Ho…Great Barrington · Great Barrington Read Article

Theodore C. 'Ted' Ptak, 82, of Housatonic

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Theodore C. “Ted” Ptak, 82, of Housatonic, died at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in New Britain, Conn., on December 10, 1943, son of Chester J. and Bernice “Bea” (Boldyga) Ptak. He was predeceased in death by his brother Richard. Ted was a graduate of the former Searles High School in the class of 1962, excelling in all sports. After high school, Ted went on to receive an associate degree from Albany Business College. He prou…Great Barrington · Great Barrington Read Article

A full-circle moment awaits Great Barrington’s Vincent Brewer when Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo comes to the Mahaiwe

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The comic ballet troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo comes to Great Barrington Feb. 7, giving dancer Vincent Brewer a chance to perform classical ballet with a drag twist in his hometown.Great Barrington · Great Barrington Read Article

How Many Work-Hours Does a Car Cost? The Model T to Today

While most of my fellow Michiganders like to think of Detroit as the birthplace of the automobile, we have to remember, the Germans have us beat. German inventor and entrepreneur, Carl Benz submitted his patent application on January 29, 1886, and as car buffs know, this represented the advent of the world’s first production automobile, the Motorwagen. The story goes that its maiden roadtrip was taken by Benz’s wife, Bertha and their two sons,…Auto · Great Barrington Read Article

Don’t Push the Policy Button!

In Bill Cotter’s beloved children’s book series, Don’t Push the Button! a mischievous monster named Larry presents young readers with a tantalizing big red button, sternly warning them not to press it. Of course, the allure proves too strong for toddlers, who gleefully ignore the advice, unleashing a cascade of silly chaos – turning Larry into a polka-dotted elephant or summoning a horde of dancing bananas. The books’ humor lies in the predictab…Economy · Great Barrington Read Article

Great Barrington Finance Committee Chair to step down in May, two members to not run for reelection

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Great Barrington — At the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 27, Chair Richard Geiler announced that he would be stepping down from his seat on the committee after the annual town elections in May. Geiler was last elected in November 2024, and his term is set to expire next year. He became the chair of the Finance Committee immediately after its previous chair, Philip Orenstein, was elected to the Selectboard in May 2025. “I’ve discus…Great Barrington · Great Barrington Read Article

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Crosswalk lights failed before a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured in Great Barrington, officials say

Catherine A. Wells, 84, of Sheffield

Theodore C. 'Ted' Ptak, 82, of Housatonic

A full-circle moment awaits Great Barrington’s Vincent Brewer when Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo comes to the Mahaiwe

How Many Work-Hours Does a Car Cost? The Model T to Today

Don’t Push the Policy Button!

Great Barrington Finance Committee Chair to step down in May, two members to not run for reelection

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Letter: San Francisco history meets Berkshire County in column on Hopkins

How Does Your State Rank on This Economic Freedom Index?

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Crosswalk lights failed before a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured in Great Barrington, officials say

Catherine A. Wells, 84, of Sheffield

Theodore C. 'Ted' Ptak, 82, of Housatonic

A full-circle moment awaits Great Barrington’s Vincent Brewer when Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo comes to the Mahaiwe

How Many Work-Hours Does a Car Cost? The Model T to Today

Don’t Push the Policy Button!

Great Barrington Finance Committee Chair to step down in May, two members to not run for reelection

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