Berkshire Waldorf School Holiday Handcraft Fair Auction

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Berkshire Waldorf School (BWS, formerly Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School) invites the community to the 49th Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair Auction, launching Black Friday, Nov. 26, online at www.charityauctions.com. 
 
The BWS Fair's trademark celebration of handmade treats, cozy winter woolens, unique toys and creative gifts will be offered for two weeks this year, through Saturday, Dec. 11. For more information, visit berkshirewaldorfschool.org or call 413-528-4015. 
 
This year the 49th Holiday Handcraft Fair has been adapted for COVID times as an online auction, with goods, services, and handmade items. For example, a lemon sipper family kit, a chance to win a cake, a selection of pocket-sized gifts from the Pocket Wizard, or a summer CSA from the school's Pumpkin Hollow garden.
 
Members of the school community are knitting squares independently, which will come together to form the Community Afghan.
 
For more information or to donate goods and services, contact BWS Fair Chairperson Leslie Bisaillon at info@berkshirewaldorfschool.org or 413-528-4015. 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge repairs, bridge painting, and tree trimming on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, Becket, Russell, and Montgomery.

All work is weather-dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Stockbridge:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 5.4 on Monday, Oct. 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Becket:

  • Bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 14.8 to mile marker 12.0 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct.29, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Russell:

  • Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 34.1 to mile marker 36.0 on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

 

 

 

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