Berkshire Daily: Cassilis Farm Housing Begins Construction

Real estate & housing

Construction is beginning at Cassilis Farm, where a Gilded Age mansion is being restored into 11 affordable apartments. The project pairs the reuse of a historic property with the creation of affordable homes.

• Cassilis Farm housing — construction phase begins · The Berkshire Edge

New & growing businesses

Heart & Soil Collective’s latest offering brings cooking and community to the same table. Its hands-on, farm-to-table classes invite participants to build kitchen skills while preparing and sharing a locally grown meal.

• FOOD NEWS: Spotlight on Heart & Soil Collective’s latest offering—cooking classes! · The Berkshire Edge

Local events

Looking for something to explore around the region? This week’s arts and entertainment announcements include Hudson Hall, Race Brook Lodge, The Mahaiwe, and Bennington Theater.

On the culinary side, the latest food-events roundup includes announcements from Truffles by Tarah, Talbott & Arding, and the Berkshire International Film Festival. Check the individual announcements for event details before heading out.

• BITS & BYTES October 29, 2026: What’s happening in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge
• BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: October 28, 2026: Culinary happenings in the Berkshires and beyond! · The Berkshire Edge

Notable local news

Lee’s Stop the Dump Signature Campaign is underway. The Lee Democratic Committee is advancing a bipartisan effort to communicate community opposition to a proposed local toxic waste disposal facility to representatives at the Massachusetts State House.

Housatonic Water Works says it is preparing to seek an emergency rate increase, citing a stalled filtration plant and unpaid fire district bills. The Selectboard is already on record opposing the increase.

In Great Barrington, the Formel Auto Salvage special-permit hearing has been continued to November 23. The Selectboard’s review involves a longstanding permit, a car crusher, and a groundwater report.

• Lee kicks off Stop the Dump Signature Campaign as members advocate for their voices to be heard in the Massachusetts State House · The Berkshire Edge
• Housatonic Water Works says it is preparing to seek emergency rate increase · The Berkshire Edge
• Formel Auto Salvage hearing continued to Nov. 23 as Great Barrington Selectboard weighs special permit · The Berkshire Edge

Relocation tip from the team

Whether you’re moving to or from the Berkshires, add utility questions to your moving checklist. Ask which providers serve the property, confirm how to transfer service, and request available information about water service and any pending changes before finalizing your plans.