News & Notes: Pittsfield Restaurant Reopening

By Larry KratkaBerkshire News Network
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Brazilian Restaurant to Reopen

PITTSFIELD — After a two-month hiatus, the Brazilian Restaurant and Pub on McKay Street will have a grand reopening on Thursday, May 15. 

Pittsfield Cultural Director Meghan Whilden said the restaurant will be featuring live jazz on the 15th and expects to have more live music throughout the summer and fall. 

The Brazilian Restaurant closed just about the same time that Spice closed on North Street ... both victims of a slow off-season and various internal problems.

Spice remains closed while its spin-off, Burger, remains open on North Street.

 
Special Olympics Runs the Course


GREAT BARRINGTON — Special Olympics of Western Massachusetts held its spring track and field events today at Monument Mountain Regional High School. 

The local Special Olympics chapter was recently recognized for its work over many years by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Opening ceremonies took place at 9:30 this morning, complete with the Monument Mountain marching band providing music and the lighting of an Olympic-style torch. The torch was then paraded around the track. 

Events took place from 10 until 1, when closing ceremonies took place and awards were distributed. Students at the high school cheered on the Special Olympic athletes throughout the event. 

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Historic Craftmanship on Park Avenue

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a unique estate with historic craftsmanship? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1 Park Ave.

This four-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house was built in 1913 and is 6,755 square feet (which includes a finished third floor) with more than five acres.

The home is rich in character with wood flooring, a sweeping staircase, and original architectural details that are a rare find.

The main level includes a kitchen with a butler's pantry and a walk-in pantry. There is also a living room with fireplace, a den, drawing room, and multiple porches to enjoy the outdoors.

Upstairs you'll find the primary suite that includes a sitting room and a sun porch. It also has a bathroom with a jetted soaking tub, steam shower, and bidet.

The home also has a four-car garage and its finished third floor is perfect to use as another living space or a recreational room.

The house is on the market for $1,275,000.

We spoke with Sheila Thunfors with Stone House Properties who is listing the home.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

It is so rare to find a house of this vintage with such exceptional craftsmanship and in such outstanding condition. To replicate would be near impossible and beyond exorbitant in cost. There is a remarkable balance of elegance with comfortable everyday living.

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