Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South

02:10PM / Tuesday, September 30, 2025Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center invites the community to the Toasting and Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, October 4.

This event brings together food, wine and community in support of the Center's programs and services.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m., featuring live music by Lucas Solorzano and an

exclusive tour of the Community Center. Guests will enjoy specialty culinary pairings created by chef Michael Bick, complemented by wines from Italy, Spain, and France.

The celebration continues with a flight of champagnes, desserts, and both live and silent auctions.

"Funds raised at this year's event will directly support initiatives such as the Center's aquatics programs for all ages and abilities, our free teen wellness programming, free Community Suppers, early childhood and after-school care, and our financial aid program, which creates greater access to our services," said Executive Director Jenise Lucey. "Our goal is to raise $200,000 in support of these essential services that are the lifeblood of our community center, touching the lives of thousands each year."

Tickets are $250 and can be purchased online at berkshiresouth.org/toasting-and-tasting or by calling 413-528-2810.

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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.

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