ExtraSpecialTeas to Hold Annual Concert Aug. 19

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The ExtraSpecialTeas singers will be holding their annual concert at the Gazebo behind City Hall, across the street from the Mahaiwe Theater, from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.

Every Monday throughout the year, our ExtraSpecial singers practice their favorite songs to perform for the community, under the dedicated guidance of Allen Timmons.

ExtraSpecialTeas (EST) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our vocational day program is supported in part by the

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, grants from foundations, and contributions from committed

donors.

The community teahouses are open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serve hot, iced and bubble teas, and gluten-free treats made by the participants and staff. Visit us at both locations: 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington AND 226 Pleasant Street, Housatonic (where we are also serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea).

Contact Cherri Sanes at (413) 429-6500 for more information or go to www.extraspecialteas.org.

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Berkshire South Sees $1M Earmark for Expansion

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:48PM / Thursday, August 06, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Berkshire South Regional Community Center was earmarked for more than $1 million to expand its north wing.

On Thursday, Congressman Richard Neal sat with Executive Director Jenise Lucey, board members, and other staff at the center to see how those dollars will help expand childcare, among other areas. He announced a $1,015,000 earmark for the project.

"As you can see, we are really, really busy and really busting at the seams," Lucey said while showing the congressman plans.

"So your advocacy to make this happen, so that we can really move on to the next steps and serve our community, couldn't be better timed, and we're just so grateful for your support."

The 6,000-square-foot addition will add about 20 spaces for infant and toddler care and increase the 40,000-square-foot building by about 15 percent. It will also allow BCRCC to expand its fitness center, upgrade its HVAC system, and relocate administrative offices.

BCRCC sees about 200,000 visitors per year and is licensed to welcome 100 summer campers, running a nine-week program during working hours. Childcare programming runs year-round, with the center serving about 240 youth annually.

Open since 2002, the community center will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary. The allocation was made through Congressionally Directed Spending from the Rural Housing Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neal said that childcare was one of the biggest issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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