The Berkshire Edge On-Air March 1, 2023

Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor.

1. The controversy over the Great Barrington Airport continues, with the Selectboard hosting a crowded public hearing:

https://theberkshireedge.com/large-turnout-for-airport-special-permit-public-hearing/

2. Meanwhile, in a multipart series our investigative writer Bill Shein has been examining the airport operations, and asking just how busy — and essential — the airport actually is:

https://theberkshireedge.com/the-airport-part-three-how-busy-is-great-barrington-airport/

3. The Great Barrington Selectboard is also examining programs that will support affordable housing — in a community whose real estate values have become increasingly unaffordable:

https://theberkshireedge.com/great-barrington-examines-programs-to-help-with-affordable-housing/

4. Meanwhile, the saga of the moribund Housatonic Water Works continues,

:

https://theberkshireedge.com/an-appraisal-of-the-housatonic-water-works-appraisal/

5. And finally, we should mention that we’ve just published the fourth chapter of our serial novel, “Artificial Insanity,” each chapter written by a different author. This chapter is written by Dan Tawczynski, who runs Taft: Farms and is a published author as well

https://theberkshireedge.com/artificial-insanity-the-novel-chapter-four/