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Rise and shine, Berkshire County!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Dale Derby Cardboard Box Race, 2026 Wine Fair, and Schubert’s Winterreise + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Berkshire County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Inspection finds deteriorated supports: Expect delays on the Holmes Road bridge over the Housatonic today as traffic shifts to one lane for repairs. Detours are on Pomeroy Avenue, Marshall Avenue, and Cooper Parkway — see timing and detour info.
New path to fiscal clarity: Dalton Select Board unanimously voted to authorize Town Manager Eric Anderson to pursue ClearGov budget software for more transparency. The move would cost about $5,000 upfront and roughly $12,000 yearly — get all the details.
Art that sparks connection: At The Clark in Williamstown, the long-running Meet Me at the Clark program offers free small-group visits for people with dementia, their caregivers, and loved ones, guided by museum docents — see how art can help.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious wing night: Craving crispy flats or saucy boneless? At Trail House Kitchen & Bar, pick traditional or boneless wings, then load up your favorite sauces and rubs. When indecision hits, comforting sides step in. Consider it an easy weeknight upgrade that doesn’t overthink dinner.
Little rituals, big mood: Feel Good Haus curates clean skincare, botanical scents, and small-batch soaks that turn five quiet minutes into a real reset. It’s a go-to for thoughtful gifts and tiny ritual upgrades. The vibe is calm, the shelves are intentional, and your future self will be grateful.
Shake off winter rust: Keep your swing alive on the indoor simulator at Wahconah Country Club, then start dreaming of its classic Berkshire layout you crave each spring. It’s a low-stress way to sneak in a round and picture fairways without leaving Dalton.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌱 Goodbye Lawn! @ Milne Public Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Ready to break up with your thirsty lawn? The Grateful Gardener, Todd Breitenstein, walks us through lawn-shrinking tricks, soil smarts, and alternatives that actually belong, so weekends are for living, not mowing. Expect native groundcovers, healthier soil, and fewer dirty looks from your water meter.
♀ Women’s Day Dinner Celebration @ Berkshire Hills Country Club | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Celebrate International Women’s Day over dinner that actually feels meaningful. Berkshire County’s finest get their flowers, with leaders from Elizabeth Freeman Center, Berkshire Immigrant Center, MCLA, Flying Cloud Institute, and more. Good food, better company, and a few cracks in the glass ceiling.
🛠Makers on Main @ Hotel Downstreet | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Skip the big-box shuffle and wander a cozy indoor holiday market packed with local artists, makers, and actually thoughtful gifts. Support small businesses, linger over conversation, and find treasures that say I know you, not I panicked at 11 p.m. Shop local, stay warm.
🍷 2026 Wine Fair @ The Red Lion Inn | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from errands and sip your way through the Red Lion Inn’s Wine Fair, with pours from beloved local shops, paired bites, and old world charm. Book the Cellar Seminar, support CATA in the raffle, and leave with opinions you’ll swear were yours.
🎼 Schubert’s Winterreise @ Linde Center for Music and Learning | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Cold evenings call for Schubert’s Winterreise, the ultimate playlist for beautifully miserable souls. Acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman lead an intimate, cathartic trek through heartbreak, snow, and existential crisis. If you like your therapy sung in German, you’re set.
🍽 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Fundraiser @ Polish Falcons of America Nest 580 | Saturday (3/7) at 4:30 PM – Whether you’ve been perched at Nest 580 for years or you’re just here for a proper corned beef and cabbage fix, this fundraiser nails the comfort food, the conversation, and the cause. Let your crockpot rest, support a neighborhood staple, and linger like a pro.
📦 Dale Derby Cardboard Box Race @ Bousquet Mountain | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Think your duct tape skills deserve an audience? Bousquet’s Dale Derby is a downhill showdown where teams of up to four turn cardboard, duct tape, and questionable aerodynamics into glory on the snow, with family-friendly fun, big laughs, and bragging rights up for grabs.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Berkshire County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 24°F – Low: 12°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 0. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. South wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 34°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 80%
A chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of snow and a slight chance of freezing rain between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain and rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Later: Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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