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Bartlett House
Food

Bartlett House

Bakery and cafe with old-world charm
By Lisa Green
Food

Traghaven Whiskey Pub & Co.

The atmosphere, food and drinks make it feel like a community pub in the truest sense
By Jamie Larson
Parties

The Housatonic Valley Association Toasts To Clean Water

Rachel Louchen reports from Washington. Protecting our environment and clean water sources has been an ongoing project for The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) for over 25 years. On Sunday, November 6, the organization's annual auction fundraiser returned for the 26th year to benefit the Housatonic River and its
By Editor
Food

Winter Farmers' Markets: Extending the Season

By Rachel Louchen From North Adams to Norfolk, farmers' markets are a popular draw throughout the Rural Intelligence region. They're an extension of the many vibrant farms and purveyors that make this area the envy of visitors from all over the world. So, it's reassuring
By Editor
Real Estate

This Old House

A renovation project will yield great rewards on this turn-of-the-century house with many well-preserved original details, located in East Chatham. Hardwood floors, moldings, and doors are great starting points and ready to be refreshed and restored. The simple two-story floor plan includes kitchen, dining room,
By Editor
Real Estate

A Hudson Original

There are good bones in this classic Hudson townhouse that offers original details waiting to be restored to their historic beauty. The five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom townhouse has a kitchen with breakfast area, dining space, and a double parlor. Original moldings and pressed tin ceilings and walls
By Editor
Real Estate

Cottage Revamp

With just a little work, a delightful year-round residence or weekend getaway can be the perfect home in Otis. The 1940 cottage has a galley kitchen, dining room, living room with native stone fireplace, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. There are touches of wood everywhere, all in remarkably good
By Editor
Real Estate

Spruce Up

This Sharon country cape has great value and even greater potential. Built in 1968, the inside has a large kitchen with fireplace, formal dining room, living room, four bedrooms on the second floors and two-and-one-half bathrooms. There is a large, usable basement and a detached two-car
By Editor
Real Estate

Country Colonial

Make a few minor changes or go for a full renovation at this Colonial in Ghent. The kitchen has a fireplace that's in good enough shape to restore, the living room has a fireplace and wood stove insert and there are three to four bedrooms and one-and-
By Editor
Real Estate

Historic Potential

A brick Greek Revival will always be a desirable home, so any updates or renovations will be worth it at this 1834 house in New Marlborough. Offering over 2,300 square feet, it has wide-board floors and an original, one-of-a-kind stairwell to the second floor. There
By Editor
Food

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Perhaps the only thing better than a day at the spa is the greeting by the spa manager holding a plate of fresh-from-the-oven cookies. I was the customer, and Brandi Scalise, the manager and author of “Cookie Classics Made Easy.” An enthusiastic home baker with a passion
By Editor
Style

NWCT Kitchen Tour Expands To Include Food At Every Stop

By Shawn Hartley Hancock The organizers of the popular kitchen tour in Northwest Connecticut have evolved their event, now in its 14th year, from an architectural OMG (who doesn’t like to walk through a gorgeous kitchen, or two, or six?), into a veritable moveable feast. Wise and down-to-
By Editor

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