BCC Community Conversation: 'Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community conversation and panel discussion, "Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards," on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6-8:30 pm. 
 
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  
 
Register for the conversation by visiting www.berkshirecc.edu/Edwards-RSVP. 
 
Listen to a presentation researched and presented by a task force comprising BCC staff, faculty and students about Jonathan Edward's life and legacy, and engage in community conversations examining the question: How does our BCC community view Jonathan Edward's legacy today and how does it impact us?
 
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion with local community leaders, historians and social justice advocates. 
 
Named after an itinerant minister during the First Great Awakening, the Jonathan Edwards Library at BCC provides a full array of resources in support of the College's curriculum. 

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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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