The Triplex Cinema to Host Valentine’s Day Screening of 'Roman Holiday'

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special screening of the classic 1953 romantic comedy “Roman Holiday” on Friday, Feb. 14, at 5:00 PM.

Tickets are available for purchase at thetriplex.org.

According to a press release

Directed by William Wyler, Roman Holiday stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess exploring Rome on her own, where she crosses paths with an American reporter, played by Gregory Peck. The film was widely acclaimed upon its release, winning three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Hepburn. Recognized for its cultural significance, it has been preserved in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

The Triplex Cinema, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to showcasing independent, foreign, and classic films while also supporting local filmmakers and community programming.

Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney Fire

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
02:48PM / Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Fire Chief Scott Turner called for mutual aid as soon as he saw flames. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building. 

 

Fire Chief Scott Turner said the blaze at 205 North St. was reported about 12:38 p.m.

 

"When I arrived on scene, we had a small amount of flames coming out of the eaves of the roof over by the chimney for the wood stove, and then we had light smoke conditions on the second floor," he said. 

 

Police Officers Andres Huertas and Elias Casey were first on the scene and immediately entered the single-family home to find the occupant was on the second floor. 

 

They helped her out of the building, Turner said, "they did a great job."

 

The chimney is a metal chimney and burn marks could been seen where it meets the eaves on the side of the building. 

 

North Street is a narrow residential way and firetrucks from Alford, Egremont, Monterey, Richmond, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge were parked along nearby streets. Scene support was provided by police, Southern Berkshire Ambulance, and National Grid.