Rural Intelligence (Page 444)

Parties

Food Chain Links Supporters Of The Hudson Area Library

Lisa Green reports from Hudson. “The end — which is the beginning, really — is actually in sight," proclaimed Mark Orton, president of the Board of The Hudson Area Library, which (in case you haven’t taken your nose out of a book in while) is almost ready to move into

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Real Estate

On The Butternut Trail

Ski down the slopes of Butternut and practically straight to this Great Barrington home that was built at the turn of the century as an inn and is now a residence with many modern conveniences. There is a large mudroom entrance with access to the ski closet that leads to

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Real Estate

Country Comfort

After spending the day skiing at nearby Otis Ridge, head home to this cozy country house with a magnificent fieldstone fireplace in the large open living room. The open-plan Otis house has hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and open kitchen and dining area right off the living room. There is

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Real Estate

Single-Level Ease

Monterey is home to a single-level modern home located next to Butternut that's easy to maintain so you can have maximum ski time. A great home for all seasons because of views and proximity to Lake Garfield, the four-acre property has a large outdoor pool surrounded

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Real Estate

Walk To The Slopes

Just one mile from Jiminy Peak, this home was extensively renovated in 2008. The turnkey house is private on one acre and ready for moving in and hitting the slopes. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and there is income potential in the one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with

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Real Estate

Ski And Swim

This contemporary Goshen home is located just a few miles away from Mohawk Ski Mountain. Built in 1985, the house has been completely redesigned to incorporate fine design elements with the best of indoor and outdoor living. There is a newly designed German Poggenpohl eat-in kitchen that overlooks the

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Real Estate

Views Of The Mountain

Skiers will appreciate this Hillsdale home, located so close to Catamount you can see the slopes from its windows. The open and light-filled house has a modern kitchen with sleek cabinetry and counter tops with a big dining room right off it, a living room with floor-to-ceiling

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Style

Plain Goods In New Preston: Simple, Well-Crafted And Inviting

By Jacque Lynn Schiller Just before the bend of New Preston's picturesque shops, or slightly past, I suppose, depending from which direction you arrive, and up the hill, is what would be my ideal country retreat. A sun-filled space with white floors and graceful lines, neutral textiles

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Community

A Rockin' Party Ushers In Greylock WORKS And 2016

This is not the year to settle for a quiet New Year’s Eve. Not when the organizers of the first-and-only Greylock WORKS New Year’s Eve event are engaging all resources to create a “choreographed intermingling of energies." The party, which they’re calling UNLOCK, opens

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Style

Hudson Sculptor John T. Unger Creates Great Bowls Of Fire

By Jamie Larson If there’s one thing that’s been noticeably absent this season, it’s the sound of people kvetching about the cold. But freezing temps are inevitable, and when they arrive, there’s warmth and beauty to be had in one of sculptor John T. Unger’s

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Parties

The BCD Fundraiser Gets Help From A Famous Friend

Photo: Jake Borden Rachel Louchen reports from Stockbridge. As Berkshire Country Day School approaches its 70th anniversary, the independent school for students in preschool through ninth grade celebrated its first formal capital campaign in almost two decades on Friday, Dec. 11. Guests -- 250 of them -- crowded the Fitzpatrick Hall to

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Food

Recipe: Caribbean Pot Roast with Seychelloise Squash Chatni

By Susan Simon For me, one of the most satisfying cool weather meals involves either braising or stewing a nice chunk of meat. Over the years I’ve made assorted pot roasts and stews using a variety of ingredients. Is there a big difference between braising and stewing? Well, yes.

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