Berkshire Access Realty Merges with Bishop West Real Estate

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Access Realty has merged with Bishop West Real Estate, a move that is expected to expand Bishop West Real Estate's operations across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.

Berkshire Access Realty, founded and led by Mary Jane Dunlop, has served clients in the Berkshires for over two decades.

"We're thrilled to welcome Berkshire Access Realty into the Bishop West family," said Peter West, co-owner and broker of Bishop West Real Estate. "Mary Jane and her team bring a wealth of experience and an impeccable reputation. Together, we'll continue to raise the bar for client service in the Berkshires and beyond."

Corey Bishop, co-owner and broker, added: "This partnership is built on shared values—personalized service, local expertise, and a dedication to community. With this expansion, we're even better positioned to serve buyers and sellers across the region."

Mary Jane Dunlop, former broker-owner of Berkshire Access Realty, expressed her enthusiasm for the transition. "Joining Bishop West Real Estate is an exciting new chapter. I've always admired their professionalism and forward-thinking approach. This move allows me to continue doing what I love—serving my clients—with the backing of a dynamic, growth-oriented team."

With the merger, Bishop West Real Estate strengthens its position as a leading independent brokerage across the Northeast, offering residential, commercial, and investment real estate services with offices strategically located in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.

Colombian Artist Celebrates Immigrant Stories in New Pittsfield Mural

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:49AM / Saturday, October 24, 2026

Artist Laura Barrios explains the  inspiration of the mural, of immigrants building new lives in the Berkshires.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The walls along the Intermodal Center's train platform are a little more colorful following the unveiling of Let It Shine's third mural at that location, transforming a space once surrounded by bare concrete into a vibrant display of public art.

 

The unveiling on Thursday, marks the close of Let It Shine's 2026 outdoor public art season and the third year of its emerging artist program, said Mill Town Foundation Program Director Andy Wrba. 

 

Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship program was established in 2024 to support aspiring artists in the community by providing guidance, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to create large-scale public art.

 

"This mural, along with all the murals, as part of this emerging artist program, and even more broadly, all the murals that you see downtown throughout Pittsfield shows that we care about the cultural scene and we care about the creative people that live and work in our city," Wrba said.

 

The new mural, painted by Colombian artist Laura Barrios, celebrates immigrants who have built lives and found a sense of home in Berkshire County.

 

Barrios has been working on the piece for the last two months alongside mentor artist, Jesse Tobin McCauley. 

 

"It's a homage to the immigrants who work and make a home in the Berkshires … this is a very personal experience too because I am an immigrant," Barrios said in her speech.