The Berkshire Edge On Air - Wednesday February 10, 2021

The Berkshire Edge LLC is a locally owned, regional publication. Our goal is to provide – regularly and in depth – content that truly reflects the life, interests and aspirations of this unusually rich and vibrant community.

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.  State Sen. Ben Downing, with deep political roots in the Berkshires (his dad was DA for years) announces that he is a candidate for governor, challenging Republican Charlie Baker:https://theberkshireedge.com/former-state-sen-ben-downing-enters-race-to-unseat-gov-charlie-baker/

2. Of course, we cannot get away without mentioning the COVID19 pandemic, and its effect and affect on the Berkshires, and how the cultural economy is struggling to survive:
https://theberkshireedge.com/business-monday-covid-19-and-the-cultural-economy-part-2/
3. Meanwhile, the Great Barrington Selectboard declined to authorize changes to an intersection off Route 7 on Monument Mountain where a fatal accident recently occurred — ironically, on Lovers Lane: 
https://theberkshireedge.com/town-leaders-decide-against-major-changes-at-lovers-lane-and-route-7-intersection/
4.  One of the groups that’s been most effective in helping out families in distress due tot he COVID pandemic is the Berkshires DSA (Democratic Socialists of America). They’ve organized a food and necessities drive to support those in need:
https://theberkshireedge.com/berkshires-dsa-continues-mutual-aid-with-care-packages-for-all/
5.  For those suffering from addiction, a new support group and recovery center have been organized in Great Barrington:https://theberkshireedge.com/peer-support-recovery-center-in-gb-aims-to-smash-the-stigma-of-addiction/

6. And finally, we have a book review that may seem topical, considering what we’ve been through with the Trumpster. It’s about the lure of authoritarianism:
https://theberkshireedge.com/book-review-twilight-of-democracy-the-seductive-lure-of-authoritarianism/