Artist To Speak at Ventfort Hall

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LENOX, Mass. — Join painter, sculptor and author Lincoln Perry for a talk about not only some of the world's greatest art, but how an artist views, experiences and borrows from that art in his recently published book, "Seeing Like An Artist." 
 
A tea will follow his presentation.
 
His talk will describe some of the formal and metaphoric lessons taught by art encountered in museums, with the understanding that such "advice" can help non-artists more fully enjoy what they see as well. His book is currently on sale in the gift shop.
 
Perry has been painting and sculpting for roughly half a century. He has shown around the country, as well as doing murals in Washington, D.C, St. Louis, Tallahassee, Florida and at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. 
 
Tickets are $30 for members and with advance reservation; $35 day of; $22 for students 22 and under. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/events/ or call at (413) 637-3206. 
 
All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

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Berkshire County to Elect DA, Governor, More in Primary Election

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield and beyond will elect a Massachusetts governor, attorney general, district attorney for Berkshire County, and other positions in the 2026 state election. 

The City Council OK’d the issuance of the State Primary Election warrant, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and designated polling locations, hours, and police details. 

The early voting period for the state primaries will be Aug. 22-28, while early voting for the Nov. 3 state election will be held Oct. 17-30.

In the primary election, voters choose the candidates they prefer for a political party to nominate in the general election held on Nov. 3. 

The following positions will be on the primary ballot: 

  • Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth
  • Governor for the Commonwealth 
  • Lieutenant Governor for the Commonwealth 
  • Attorney General for the Commonwealth 
  • Secretary of State for the Commonwealth 
  • Treasurer of State for the Commonwealth 
  • Auditor for the Commonwealth 
  • Representative in Congress for the First District 
  • Governor's Councillor for the Eighth District 
  • Senator in General Court for the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Districts 
  • Representative in General Court for the Second Berkshire District 
  • District Attorney for Berkshire County
  • Register of Probate for the Berkshire Middle District

There are no challengers on the Democratic primary ballot for the re-election of the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor.

On the Republican primary ballot, Michael Minogue of Hamilton and Brian Shortsleeve or Barnstable are vying for the gubernatorial nomination to take on Maura Healey in November; there are no other GOP primary races involving the Berkshires.
 
As there are no Republican nominees on the primary ballot for secretary of state or auditor, and no independent running in the general election, meaning the primary will essentially determine the winner in those two elections. 
 
For U.S. senator, Edward Markey is being challenged by Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary; the winner will face off against John Deaton of Bolton, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary.
 
For the Massachusetts 1st District representative in Congress, Richard Neal is being challenged by Jeromie Whalen of South Hadley; the winner will face off against independent Nadia Milleron of Sheffield. 
 
Closer to home, Paul Mark is unchallenged for state Senate and Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Leigh Davis for state representatives in the Democratic primary, but John Barrett III is being challenged by Andrew Fitch in the 1st Berkshire District. 
 
Tara Jacobs of North Adams is being challenged as District 8 Governor's Councillor by Michael Fenton of Springfield. 
 
There are no Republican or independent candidates for these seats so the winners will essentially be determined by the Democratic primary.

Polling locations for Pittsfield's 7 wards are as usual; polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. during the primaries on Sept. 1. 

Pittsfield polling locations: 

  • Ward 1, Precinct A Reid Middle School, 950 North Street
  • Ward 1, Precinct B Reid Middle School, 950 North Street
  • Ward 2, Precinct A Morningside Community School, 100 Burbank Street
  • Ward 2, Precinct B Somerset Fire Station, 9 Somerset Avenue
  • Ward 3, Precinct A Providence Court, 379 East Street
  • Ward 3, Precinct B Egremont School, 84 Egremont Avenue
  • Ward 4, Precinct A Herberg Middle School, 501 Pomeroy Avenue
  • Ward 4, Precinct B Williams School, 50 Bushey Road
  • Ward 5, Precinct A Pittsfield Library, One Wendell Avenue
  • Ward 5, Precinct B Pittsfield Library, One Wendell Avenue
  • Ward 6, Precinct A Columbus Arms Housing, 65 Columbus Ave.
  • Ward 6, Precinct B Silvio 0. Conte Community School, 200 West Union St.
  • Ward 7, Precinct A Pecks Road Fire Station, 54 Pecks Road
  • Ward 7, Precinct B Capeless Elementary School, 86 Brooks Avenue



 

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