Berkshire Daily: Lee’s Growth, a Ghent Tavern & Fall Gatherings

Real estate & housing

Lee reports a year-over-year increase in total property valuation and construction growth. It’s a town-level update worth noting for anyone following development in the Berkshires—not a measure of what any individual home might sell for.

• Lee reports uptick in total property valuation and construction growth, year over year · The Berkshire Edge

New & growing businesses

Across the state line in Ghent, N.Y., a new farm-to-tavern restaurant has opened in a revived local tavern. Its menu takes its direction from the working organic farm surrounding it.

• BERKSHIRE FOOD NEWS: New farm-to-tavern restaurant opens in Ghent, N.Y. · The Berkshire Edge

Local events

Fall gatherings are in the spotlight, with a community picnic at Cricket Creek Farm welcoming friends, neighbors, and the wider Berkshire community. This week’s food announcements also include Talbott & Arding, The Inn at Stockbridge, and the Berkshire LGBTQ Business & Professional Networking Group.

Jacob’s Pillow opened its second annual fall season with “Fresh Voices in Dance,” featuring principally young and emerging dancers. The latest arts-and-community roundup also carries announcements from Ventfort Hall, Hudson Hall, Dewey Hall, and Adams Theater.

At Monterey Meeting House, PBS NewsHour journalist Sarah Varney will discuss women’s reproductive rights in post-Roe America with Sravanthi Dev. The conversation is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m.

• BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: A Fall Picnic at Cricket Creek Farm Brings the Community Together to Celebrate the Season · The Berkshire Edge
• BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS October 21, 2026: Culinary happenings in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge
• DANCE REVIEW: Jacob’s Pillow Opens its Second Annual Fall Season with ‘Fresh Voices in Dance’ · The Berkshire Edge
• BITS & BYTES October 22, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge
• PBS NewsHour journalist Sarah Varney to discuss women’s reproductive rights in post-Roe v. Wade America at Monterey Meeting House · The Berkshire Edge

Notable local news

Lee has established a Cultural District Steering Committee to support local arts, preserve historic buildings, and encourage creative businesses. It brings a cultural focus alongside the town’s reported construction growth.

• Lee reports uptick in total property valuation and construction growth, year over year · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Before moving to or from the Berkshires, write down what you want everyday life to feel like—from your commute and errands to access to arts and outdoor activities. Share those priorities with your real estate team, and leave time to explore prospective neighborhoods beyond the home tour.