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Read more about the article Preserving the Iconic Small Town Qualities of Stockbridge

Preserving the Iconic Small Town Qualities of Stockbridge

The Laurel Hill Association has ramped up its longtime role as an active protector of the scenic beauty and local character of Stockbridge.

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Read more about the article Are Plastic Shopping Bags on the Way Out?

Are Plastic Shopping Bags on the Way Out?

Pittsfield considers banning plastic shopping bags in stores, as other Berkshire communities have done.

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Read more about the article Restoring an American Giant

Restoring an American Giant

Pittsfield orchard is part of a broad national effort to bring back the once-prevalent American Chestnut tree.

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Read more about the article A New Model for Saving Farmland

A New Model for Saving Farmland

Project will test an emerging strategy of using private investment capital to preserve farmland and make it available to farmers on affordable terms.

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Read more about the article Pipeline Plan Prompts Protests

Pipeline Plan Prompts Protests

A controversial plan to build a major new natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to eastern Massachusetts is likely to advance to its next phase in September.

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Read more about the article Program Serves as Matchmaker for Farmers and Landowners

Program Serves as Matchmaker for Farmers and Landowners

Farmer Landowner Match Program, connects farmers searching for land and property owners who want to lease farmland for agricultural use.

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Read more about the article Efforts Aim to Preserve Scenic and Historic Tract

Efforts Aim to Preserve Scenic and Historic Tract

The Shaker Swamp, which extends over nearly 500 acres in New Lebanon, is one of two areas that would be preserved from development under pending conservation projects in the town.

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Read more about the article Connecting Rail Routes to Create a Regional Bike and Hiking Trail

Connecting Rail Routes to Create a Regional Bike and Hiking Trail

Ongoing efforts progress to create a network of regional hiking and biking trails by connecting former railroad track routes.

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Read more about the article Charting a High Road to the Future

Charting a High Road to the Future

The Berkshire Natural Resources Council has launched an ambitious plan to create a network of interconnected walking trails throughout the Berkshires.

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Read more about the article Solar Shares

Solar Shares

An innovative venture aims to increase access'to the benefits of solar power through shared ownership of installations.

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Read more about the article Bottle Battle

Bottle Battle

Voters approve local ban on plastic bottles but opponents of new law demand a new vote.

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Read more about the article Pond Community Conflicted Over Goose Control Plan

Pond Community Conflicted Over Goose Control Plan

A plan to reduce the number of Canada geese at Richmond Pon is drawing a backlash from some neighbors who say it goes too far.

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