Berkshire Daily: Housatonic Water Emergency, Local Food & Events

Local events

Looking for ways to connect locally? Today’s Bits & Bytes roundup includes announcements from MASS MoCA, OLLI at BCC, Flying Cloud, and Berkshire Museum. Check the roundup for details before making plans.

The latest Berkshire food events roundup features announcements from Rock Steady Farm, Heart & Soil Collective, Multicultural BRIDGE, Becket Arts Center, and MASS MoCA. Meanwhile, Berkshire Grown’s “Feast from the Fields” brought together more than 200 supporters to celebrate local farmers and the food they produce.

• BITS & BYTES October 15, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge
• BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS October 14, 2026: Culinary happenings in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge
• BERKSHIRE FOOD NEWS: ‘Feast from the Fields’ Brings Community Together to Celebrate Local Farmers · The Berkshire Edge

Notable local news

The Great Barrington Selectboard has declared a local emergency over the Housatonic Water Works situation. The declaration is a significant community development; the headline does not specify what actions will follow.

On a lighter note, The Berkshire Edge has introduced FOOD Wednesday, a weekly collection of food and cooking coverage. This week’s headlines range from whole grains and Thanksgiving planning to fall herb butter and seasonal preserves.

• Great Barrington Selectboard declares local emergency over Housatonic Water Works situation · The Berkshire Edge
• Welcome to FOOD Wednesday! · The Berkshire Edge
• THE NOURISHING KITCHEN: Hearty, Healthy and Whole Grains · The Berkshire Edge
• FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In Season · The Berkshire Edge
• THE RECIPE BOX: Marigold and Fall Herb Butter from the kitchen of Monica Bliss · The Berkshire Edge
• HARVEST REPORT: Figwort and the arrival of Autumn by Barbara F. Smith · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Before moving to or from the Berkshires, ask about the property’s water source, utility providers, and account-transfer requirements. Keep relevant contacts and property documents together, and review any outstanding questions with your real estate team before closing.