Berkshire Daily: Home Design, Fall Performances & Housatonic Updates

Real estate & housing

This week’s property coverage spotlights a contemporary home designed to bring an art collection and the surrounding natural setting into balance, with sweeping views featured in the presentation.

The September 25 real estate sales roundup covers transactions in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, as well as neighboring Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Columbia County, New York.

• Contemporary Architectural Masterpiece with Sweeping Vistas · The Berkshire Edge
• Berkshire region real estate sales – September 25, 2026 · The Berkshire Edge

Local events

Looking ahead, Pretty Smart Burlesque returns to the Buttonball Barn on Wednesday, September 30. On Sunday, October 4, the Viano Quartet brings a program of Haydn, Janáček, Dvořák, and Mendelssohn to South Mountain.

The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce celebrated Greenagers founder Will Conklin as its 2026 Business Person of the Year, recognizing his career at an event that also highlighted his affection for Berkshire County.

Pittsfield baseball history had a reunion of its own: former Major League Baseball player and Pittsfield native Tom Grieve joined teammates at the Baseball in the Berkshires museum Friday to mark the 60th anniversary of Pittsfield High School’s 1966 state championship.

• PREVIEW: Viano Quartet brings Haydn, Janáček, Dvořák, and Mendelssohn to South Mountain Sunday, Oct. 4 · The Berkshire Edge
• Pretty Smart Burlesque to return to the Buttonball Barn, Wednesday, Sept. 30 · The Berkshire Edge
• Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce celebrates Greenagers founder Conklin’s career in Business Person of the Year event · The Berkshire Edge
• Sixty years later, former MLB player Tom Grieve reunites with teammates to reflect on 1966 PHS state title · The Berkshire Eagle

Notable local news

EPA office hours in Lee on September 22 brought updates on the Housatonic Rest of River cleanup, including GE truck travel violations, the UDF’s status, a vernal pool study, and dust-control efforts. Residents had an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns about the remediation plan.

In Pittsfield, debate over a federal grant has put the police drone program under scrutiny, with surveillance, privacy, and civil rights at the center of the discussion.

On the soccer field, Mount Greylock held Pittsfield to a scoreless draw despite playing a man down for the final 28 minutes, with Ward Bianchi making nine saves. Williams also had a successful Saturday against Amherst, with Nick Appleton’s late goal helping secure a win as the Ephs swept the doubleheader.

• EPA’s Sept. 22 office hours in Lee reveal GE truck travel violations, updates on status of UDF, Housatonic Rest of River vernal pool study, dust curtailment · The Berkshire Edge
• Federal grant debate puts Pittsfield police drone program in lime light · WAMC
• Down a man, Mount Greylock stands tall in scoreless draw with rival Pittsfield · The Berkshire Eagle
• Last-minute goal by Nick Appleton helps NESCAC-leading Williams beat Amherst · The Berkshire Eagle

Relocation tip from the team

Before moving to or from the Berkshires, build a checklist around your everyday routines. Map out work, errands, healthcare, and recreation near a prospective home, and visit the area at different times of day before deciding whether it fits your needs.