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Real Estate

New Construction, New Colonial

This Sharon property has all the aesthetics of a Colonial but none of the upkeep required for a home built during that time period. The house is extremely spacious, starting in the gracious foyer leading into the living room with a wood-burning fireplace, separate library with custom moldings and

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Real Estate

Cutting-Edge Contemporary

Renovating a historic Colonial home is rewarding in theory, but this new-construction house is a stress-free reward. The 4,000-square-foot contemporary sits on 7.5 acres in North Egremont and offers stunning views of the meadows right off the screened porch. The home has four bedrooms,

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Arts

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Heats Up Hudson

By Robert Burke Warren Perhaps you've got a top hat and tailcoat in the closet? Or a corset and tutu you've been dying to wear? The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus invites you to dig them out, put them on, and be part of the spectacle at a

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Food

Recipe: Lamb and Freekeh Stew

This week's recipe is from Berkshire-based duo The Butcher & The Baker. The Butcher is Jake, a nose-to-tail butcher/artist, who loves to cook and grew up in the woody hills of Western Massachusetts where his passion for local, fresh food was first instilled in

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Community

The Rural We: Tim Lovett

Tim Lovett is the owner of Berkshire Property Agents, so he really knows the lay of the land. After spending his summers in Otis as a child, his roots in the Berkshires were so strong he was unable to shake off his country dreams even as he pursued a career

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Arts

MASS MoCA Finds The Faith In Documentary Films

By Rachel Louchen The Rural Intelligence region is flush with independent theaters that eschew the commercial box office smashes dominating the chain cinemas in order to highlight smaller fare like simulcasts and critics' choice films. Documentary films are among the most popular, and MASS MoCA has long responded with

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Parties

Behind Izhar Patkin's "Wandering Veil" at MASS MoCA

Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams.MASS MoCA's largest gallery is now home to Izhar Patkin: The Wandering Veil (on view through September 1), an overview of the Israeli-born, New York-based artist's 30-year career. On Saturday, January 18, guests packed the gallery for

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Style

The Dog Blog (Frankie Update)

Baby Frankie, nee Stan We welcome back our Wandering Eye blogger, interior designer Carey Maloney. He and his husband, architect Hermes Mallea, are principals in the Manhattan based design firm M (Group). Carey signed on with Rural Intelligence four years ago to document the restoration of their neighbor’s historic

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Community

Nice Ice: Where and When To Skate

There is nothing more romantic than skating on a pond or a lake. But this winter's eccentric weather is making it hard to tell when it's actually safe to go skating outdoors. Fortunately, there are public skating sessions at indoor rinks across our region (some at

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Real Estate

Cozy In Claverack

What a great location: this Claverack bungalow is located right on the waters edge of Mill Pond. The sweet house has a large kitchen and living areas, and the hardwood floors and board walls look brand new (especially impressive because the home was built in 1800). The three-bedroom, one-

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Real Estate

An Oak-y Craftsman

From the oak details in the kitchen to the perennial gardens outside, this Craftsman-style bungalow in Sheffield is filled with charm. Built in 1922, it has the aforementioned oak floors throughout the main level and oak cabinets in the kitchen, a dining room with built-ins and a living

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Real Estate

Home Sweet Bungalow

Outside, this Arts and Crafts bungalow looks modest but inside actually packs quite the spacious punch with four bedrooms and many large living spaces. Located in Copake only 15 minutes from Great Barrington, it has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining room, living room, den/office and a bright kitchen. The

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