St. John's Announces Organ Dedication Recital

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St. John's Announces Organ Dedication Recital
 
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. St. John's Episcopal Church announced the completion of their new pipe organ, officially named "Opus 4" of the renowned Ortloff Organ Company of Needham. 
 
The new organ will be dedicated in a recital on Sunday, November 2, starting at 3:00 p.m. It will
feature Dr. Tim Pyper, director of music for St. John's, playing music of J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and others. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free. A reception will follow immediately after the recital.
 
"Jonathan Ortloff and his company have done a wonderful job producing an instrument which above all is designed to lead and support congregational singing," said Dr. Pyper. "Yet it also has beautiful qualities as a solo instrument. We view this organ as not only an enhancement to the church itself but also as a benefit for music lovers generally in the Berkshires."
 
St. John's Williamstown is a multi-generational congregation of about 300 members.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Classic New England Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a classic New England home with plenty of space for entertaining? Then this might be 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 153 Gale Road. 

This 1986 home has five bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, totaling 4,697 square feet, with just about three acres of land to enjoy.

The house features wood flooring throughout, two wood-burning fireplaces, two wood stoves, central air conditioning and a two-car attached garage.

Completing the property are owned solar panels, updated bathrooms, and a fully finished basement perfect for family fun, hanging out with friends, or time for yourself. Outside your cedar-shingled home, you can enjoy landscaped grounds, an expansive deck with a screened porch, and a custom fire pit. 

The house is on the market for $1,490,000.

We spoke to the listing agents from Burnham and Gold Real Estate Rebecca Cellana and Erin Scott. 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

This house is spectacular, with a sprawling traditional layout, and it is located right around the corner from the center of town.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?  

It could work perfectly as either a primary or secondary home.  It would also be great for someone who likes to entertain or host guests.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

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