The Best of the Berkshires 2021
A special publication of The Berkshire Eagle Saturday, October 30, 2021
Small businesses make
By A llen H A rris
The Eagle’s “Best of the Berkshires” (BoB) is a Who’s Who list of the community. My company, Berkshire Money Management (BMM), was fortunate enough to secure a place on the list for the second year in a row. (A big thank you to those who voted for us.) However, I don’t think that people necessarily voted for BMM because of our proficiency in investment selection, tax mitigation, reducing tuition payments, nor anything else that our clients pay us for.
That math doesn’t add up – we’re a small business with relatively few clients. Presumably, larger and older wealth management firms in the area have more clients
than BMM. Clearly, those firms’ clients believe their advisor is “the best,” which is why they work together. BMM doesn’t have enough clients to surpass other financial advisors’ votes, assuming all clients voted for their advisor.
I hypothesize that many BoB votes for BMM and some for other small businesses were not made because of first-hand comparisons. Some of the voters defined “best” not by skill but by impact. And that’s why the Berkshires are the best.
The people of the Berkshires are a community that wants to make an impact on the world. They support likeminded businesses that want to do good in the world. I’m sure many voters had positive traditional experiences
with this year’s list of BoBs. By “traditional,” I mean an exchange of goods or services for remuneration.
Enough positive traditional experiences form a strong enough opinion of a company to earn them a BoB vote. That’s true even when there may not have been an objective comparison. I once gave my mother a “World’s Best Mom” coffee mug. While I strongly feel that’s true, I didn’t set up a metric system to compare my mom to other moms. I just knew she was the best. She takes care of me and does things that make me happy.
It isn’t a giant leap that some of the BoB voters made their selections because they appreciated the company’s community impact. These are the businesses that take care
of their employees and those in need, and other things which make the voter happy. The Berkshires are filled with companies like this, both on and off the BoB list.
Bloom Brothers have been unwavering with its community donations. The owner of Casablanca dedicates time and expertise with Construct, Inc. to house people. Holiday Brook Farm has been the voice of suppressed voters. Flynn’s Pharmacy extends its service beyond larger businesses to make health care more accessible. Berkshire Mountain Bakery donates bread to non-profits to help the hungry. There was zero hesitation from Wohrle’s Cash & Carry when I called them to help get $25,000 worth of food to the Thanksgiving Angels to feed the needy.
the Berkshires the Best
These businesses and others in Berkshire County excel at what they do. They are also respected and admired because of their community impact. This community is comprised of too many small businesses to all be on the BoB list. While I’m a massive advocate for our local small businesses, I admit that I haven’t used or visited all of them yet. The ones I support the most, and the ones I voted for, aren’t just great at their craft. They’re great at giving back. No. They’re the “best” at it. Congratulations to all the businesses which made it onto the 2021 Best of the Berkshires list. I am confident they appreciate those who voted for them. For 2022, let’s celebrate those who practice people over profits not just for
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE
EAGLE
A woman carries a box of food through the rain to a car outside the South Congregational Church in Pittsfield during the annual Thanksgiving Angels food distribution in Pittsfield. For 2020's event, volunteers and local businesses partnered to provide about 1500 families with a prepackaged holiday dinner.
Allen Harris, owner of Berkshire Money Management in Dalton, delivers 1000 masks and 500 gloves to Williamstown Commons to help them maintain vital supplies during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harris mobilized his team at BMM to find resources to aid the community during the crisis.
"These are the businesses that take care of their employees and those in need, and other things which make the voter happy. The Berkshires are filled with companies like this, both on and off the BoB list."
voting for them but by giving them our business. They give so much to us - they make the Berkshires the best. Let’s give back to them.
Disclosures: Allen Harris, author of Build It, Sell It, Profit – Taking Care of Business Today to Get Top Dollar When You Retire, is a Certified Value Growth & Exit Planning Advisor for business owners. He is the owner of Berkshire Money Management (BMM) in Dalton, MA. Allen’s forecasts and opinions are purely his own. None of the information presented here should be construed as an endorsement of BMM or a solicitation to become a client of BMM. “Best of Berk-
shires” survey is based solely on the number of votes received by the listed entity. The survey does not offer voters specific criteria or factors that define “best.” The judgment factors used by voters are not known to the survey sponsor or BMM. Appearance on the “Best of Berkshire” list should not be construed as an endorsement of BMM’s investment skill or acumen or an endorsement by any regulatory or government body. BMM promotes the survey in its marketing materials and makes active efforts to encourage voting.Direct inquiries to Allen at AHarris@BerkshireMM.com. BMM does not endorse the services of any companies described. All information is exclusively provided for illustrative purposes.
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
BEST RESTAURANT
Grazie Italian Ristorante
26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 graziena.com
BEST FINE DINING
Mazzeo’s Ristorante
1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Frankie’s Ristorante
80 Main St., Lenox 413-637-4455 frankiesitaliano.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Tito’s Mexican Grill
34 Depot St., Pittsfield 413-464-9468
titosmexicangrillpittsfield.com
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
Jae’s
7 Winter St. and 1032 South St., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsfield 413-464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com
BEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
House of India
75 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-3262 houseofindiaonline.com
BEST DINER
Misty Moonlight Diner
565 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield
413-499-2483 mistydiner.com
BEST DONUT SHOP Shire Donuts
52 Summer St., Adams 413-776-7271 shiredonuts.com
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
444 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-1792 dottiescoffeelounge.com
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
Angelina’s Subs
Adams 34 1/2 Columbia St. 413-743-9744
Dalton 657 Main St. 413-684-1178
North Adams
Oasis Plaza, American Legion Dr. 413-664-0315
Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave. 413-443-9875
133 Elm St. 413-499-8892
97 W. Housatonic St. 413-443-7928
BEST BAKERY
The Shire Cottage Bakery
Schedule pickup only
413-663-4441 shirecottagebakery.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs
26 Maple St., Hinsdale 413-655-8309 ozziessteakandeggs.com
BEST BRUNCH Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort
95 East St., Pittsfield 413-344-4748 ottoskitchen.com
BEST LUNCH
The Marketplace
Great Barrington 240 Stockbridge Road 413-528-2233
At Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, 760 Main St. 413-528-5775
Pittsfield 53 North St. 413-358-4777 marketplacekitchen.com
Sheffield 18 Elm Ct. 413-248-5040 ext. 2
BEST HIBACHI Koto Hibachi Steak House
795 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-770-7128 kotohibachi.com
BEST SUSHI Bizen Gourmet Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
17 Railroad St., Great Barrington 413-528-4343 bizensushi.com
BEST CHICKEN WINGS The Olde Forge Restaurant
125 North Main St., Lanesborough 413-442-6797 yeoldeforge.com
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BEST NACHOS
Trés Niños Taqueria
20 Marshall St., North Adams 413-346-4000 facebook.com/tresninosNA
BEST BURRITOS
Hot Harry’s
Dalton
403 Main St. 413-300-0028 Pittsfield 37 North St. 413-448-6155
724 Tyler St., 413-448-2220 hotharrysburritos.com
BEST BURGER Five Guys
660 Merrill Road, Pittsfield 413-499-5900
restaurants.fiveguys.com/660-merrill-road
BEST HOT DOG
Hot Dog Ranch
114 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-0055 hotdogranch.net
BEST PIZZA Crust
505 East St., Pittsfield 413-464-7977 crustpz.com
BEST STEAK
The Proprietor’s Lodge
22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield 413-344-9546 berkshirelakehouse.com/theproprietors-lodge
BEST SEAFOOD Salmon Run Fish House
78 Main St., Lee 413-243-3900
salmonrunfishhouse.com
BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD Thrive Diner
145 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-344-9353 thrivediner.com
BEST DESSERT
Chocolate Springs Café
55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-637-9820 chocolatesprings.com
BEST ICE CREAM High Lawn Farm
535 Summer St., Lee 413-281-7569
highlawnfarm.com/the-farmstand-creamery
505 East St., Pittsfield 413-344-4126 ayelada.com BEST CANDY SHOP The NORAD Toy & Candy Company
The Norad Mill, 60 Roberts Dr., Adams 413-412-8697 facebook.com/noradtoyandcandycompany
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
The Proprietor’s Lodge
See Best Steak
BEST CATERER
KJ Nosh
339 Tyler St., Pittsfield 413-464-9582 kjnosh.com
SCOTT STAFFORD — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
NORAD Toy & Candy Company at the NORAD Mill in North Adams.
BEST FARMSTAND
Whitney’s Farm Market & Country Gardens
1775 S. State Road, Cheshire
413-442-4749
whitneysfarm.com
BEST FARMERS MARKET
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Outdoor season: Pittsfield Common, 100 First St.
Indoor season: Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St., Pittsfield 413-344-0816 farmersmarketpittsfield.org
BEST SUPERMARKET
Big Y
Great Barrington
700 Main St. 413-528-1314
Lee
10 Pleasant St. 413-243-3201
North Adams
45 Veterans Memorial Dr. 413-663-6549
Pittsfield 200 West St. 413-447-7301
bigy.com
BEST DELI Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
Great Barrington
760 S. Main St. 413-528-9255
Pittsfield 1020 South St. 413-442-9912
guidosfreshmarketplace.com
BEST BUTCHER
Brazeau’s Butcher Shop
746 State Road, North Adams 413-663-0045
facebook.com/Brazeaus-ButcherShop-1042320925822832
BEST PRODUCE Wild Oats Market
320 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-8060 wildoats.coop
BEST ORGANIC FOOD
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge St., Great Barrington 413-528-9697
berkshire.coop
BEST BAR
Thistle & Mirth
44-46 West St., Pittsfield 413-344-4335 thistleandmirth.com
BEST BARTENDER
Christi Ross, Grazie See Best Restaurant
BEST SPORTS BAR
Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant
650 Cheshire Road, Lanesborough 413-499-3331 thebrookhousepub.com
BEST PUB
Dewey’s Public House
16 Depot St., Dalton 413-684-0900 deweyspublichouse.com
BEST MARGARITA
Desperados Mexican Restaurant
23 Eagle St., North Adams 413-346-4664
northadamsdesperados.com
BEST WINE SELECTION SPIRITED Wines
444 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-448-2274 spirited-wines.com
BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION Shire
63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton 413-842-8313 shire.beer
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Kelly’s Package Store
653 Main St., Dalton
413-684-0870
kellyspackagestore.com
BEST BREWERY Bright Ideas Brewing
111 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-346-4460
brightideasbrewing.com
BEST WINERY Balderdash Cellars
81 State Road, Richmond 413-464-4629
balderdashcellars.com
BEST DISTILLERY Berkshire Mountain Distillers
356 S. Main St., Sheffield 413-229-0219
berkshiremountaindistillers.com
HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
BEST PHYSICIAN
Dr. Gabriel M. Naventi
Suburban Internal Medicine, 710 Stockbridge Road, Lee 413-243-0122
berkshirehealthsystems.org/dr-gabrielm-naventi-md-internal-medicine
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Michael A. Fabrizio
387 Columbus Ave. Ext., Pittsfield 413-443-9629 fabriziomd.com
BEST DENTIST
Messenger Digital Dentistry
111 S. State St., North Adams 413-664-6545 reasons2smile.com
BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry
Pittsfield 200 Elm St. 413-499-4850
Great Barrington 100 Maple Ave. 413-528-4490 yarmoskypediatricdentistry.com
BEST ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Michael Cestone
Berkshire Orthodontics Pittsfield 435 South St.
Williamstown 772 Main St. 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics.com
BEST OPTOMETRIST Pittsfield Vision Associates
217 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-3797 pittsfieldvision.com
BEST HEARING AID SPECIALIST
Advanced Hearing Aids 5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield 413-442-5284 advancedhearingaidspittsfield.com
BEST AUDIOLOGIST
Greylock Audiology Hearing and Balance Center
510 North St. #9, Pittsfield 413-443-4800 greylockaudiology.com
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Pharmacist Adriene Gambles mixes a COVID-19 vaccination at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox.
BEST URGENT CARE
MedExpress
Urgent Care
999 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-448-6231
medexpress.com/location/ma/pittsfield/pts
BEST PHARMACY Flynn’s Pharmacy
173 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-445-5567
flynnspharmacy.com
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness
Dalton
400 Main St. 413-684-9783
Lenox Lenox Fit Center, 90 Pittsfield Road, 413-637-2810
Pittsfield 740 Williams St. 413-447-8070
physicaltherapyschdy.com
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
New Life Chiropractic
100 Wendell Ave., Ste. 8, Pittsfield 413-443-3577 drschagen.com
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST Melanie Flynn Massage Therapy
2 Frederico Dr., Ste. 105, Pittsfield 413-281-9071 melanieflynnmassagetherapy. amtamembers.com
BEST HOME HEALTH CARE Home Instead
66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-397-2106
homeinstead.com/location/369
BEST NURSING HOME Kimball Farms Life Care
235 Walker St., Lenox 413-341-1843 kimballfarms.org
HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY
BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Sweetwood of Williamstown
1611 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown 413-458-8371
sweetwoodliving.com
BEST ASSISTED LIVING
Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community
45 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0100
banecare.com/Sugar-Hill-assisted-livinghome-rehabilitation
BEST ALZHEIMER’S CARE
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield 413-499-1992
wingatehealthcare.com/location/ wingate-residences-at-melbourne-place
BEST BEAUTY SALON
Four One Three Salon
54 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-7076
fouronethreesalon.com
BEST BARBER SHOP
Elm Street Barber Shop
321 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-442-9709
facebook.com/Elm-Street-Barber-ShopPittsfield-685693998174298
BEST TANNING SALON
Bella Tan
Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield 413-447-8258 bella-tan.hub.biz
BEST NAIL SALON Lucky Nails
Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield 413-499-1042
facebook.com/Lucky-Nails-inPittsfield-141968035869221
BEST SPA
Elle Day Spa
1 West St., Pittsfield 413-445-5600 elledayspa.com
BEST TATTOO AND BODY ART
Rock’n Ink
1500 East St., Pittsfield 413-464-7660
facebook.com/Rockn-Ink-296925960914011
LAW, FINANCE & EDUCATION
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Wheeler & Taylor
333 Main St., Great Barrington 1-800-422-8553 wheelertaylor.com
BEST ATTORNEY
Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq.
148 Main St., Williamstown 413-346-5888 rumboltlaw.com
BEST LAW OFFICE
Martin & Oliveira, LLP
75 S. Church St., Ste. 550, Pittsfield 413-443-6455 martinoliveira.com
BEST BANK
Lee Bank
Great Barrington 279 Main St. 413-243-0117
Lee 75 Park St. 413-528-5531
Lenox
450 Pittsfield Lenox Road 413-499-9922
Pittsfield 75 North St. 413-445-7270
Stockbridge 3 Elm St. 413-298-3611 leebank.com
BEST CREDIT UNION
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Adams 2 Park St. 413-743-7333
Great Barrington 250 Stockbridge Road 413-644-9234
Lee 47 Main St. 413-243-2121
Lenox
68 Main St. 413-637-4999
North Adams 131 Ashland St. 413-664-4477
Pittsfield
Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Ste. 26, 413-445-5555
Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North St. 413-997-6300
71 Elm St. 413-997-4400
75 Kellogg St. 413-236-4000
150 West St. 413-236-4000
Williamstown 455 Main St. 413-458-4441 greylock.org
LAW, FINANCE & EDUCATION
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
Berkshire Bank
Great Barrington 255 Stockbridge Road 413-528-1664
244 Main St. 413-644-3520
Lee 1 Park St. 413-243-1800
Lenox 25 Main St. 413-445-3439
495 Pittsfield Lenox Road 413-997-6050
Otis 30 East Otis Road 413-269-7546
Pittsfield 39 Cheshire Road 413-499-1068
734 Williams St. 413-499-5178
165 Elm St. 413-447-1880
66 West St. 413-445-8365
99 North St. 413-445-3544
Sheffield 103 Main St. 413-229-8516
Stockbridge 32 Main St. 413-298-5526 berkshirebank.com
Saturday, October 30,
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Volunteers from Berkshire Bank sweep a section of North Street during Downtown Pittsfield Inc.’s annual spring cleanup in May 2021.
BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER
MyCom Federal Credit Union
101 Fenn St., Pittsfield 413-442-6501
mycomcu.org
BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Berkshire Money Management
161 Main St., Dalton 413-997-2006
berkshiremm.com
BEST CPA
Elie El Saddik, C.P.A.
197 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-7501 berkshirecpa.com
BEST CHILD CARE
KidZone Child Care/ Educational Center
10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-448-2366
kidzonechildcare.com
BEST PRESCHOOL
Ready Set Learn
133 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-344-9991
41 Wendall Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-0880 ready-set-learn.co
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Miss Hall’s School
492 Holmes Road, Pittsfield 413-443-6401 misshalls.org
BEST COLLEGE Berkshire Community College
Great Barrington
South County Center: 343 Main St. 413-236-5202
North Adams
McCann: 70 Hodges Cross Road 413-236-5201
Pittsfield
Downtown Pittsfield Location: 437 North St. 413-236-1631
Main Campus: 1350 West St., 413-499-4660
berkshirecc.edu
BEST CONTINUING EDUCATION
Mildred Elley
100 West St., Pittsfield 413-358-4846
mildred-elley.edu
THIS IS MORE THAN EXCITING!
These are testimonials of Berkshire Money Management (BMM) by clients of the firm. BMM has not provided any direct or indirect compensation for these testimonials.
“They’re the best decision we’ve ever made.” Mike & Jen
“I highly recommend the team at BMM.” Mari R.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, BMM leaned in and supported nonprofits across the county with donations and staff volunteers.” C. Winkler, President and CEO of Berkshire United Way
“They’ve made our financial situation kind of wonderful.” Joe & Tony
“It has been 20 years… now that is a ‘relationship.’” S.C.
“We’d like to say thank you to your entire team for working with us over the last…many years.” A & M
“Thank you for your part in helping us to more than double our net worth in the last ten years. And thank you for your low fees.” Bruce & Sue
“I think their best quality is making my priorities THEIR priority.” Alex H.
“It is my good fortune to have worked with the team at Berkshire Money Management for over two decades.” M.R.
“You are by far the most proactive, hands-on financial advisors I have ever had.” Michael. F.
“Thank you for taking two of our daughters and their families under your wing, I cannot tell you how important that is.”
The Campbells
“We are proud to call their team a partner in making the Berkshires an excellent place to live, work, play and invest.” Ben Lamb, 1Berkshire “Because you gave, so many more Berkshire neighbors are able to stay safe and healthier at home! No small thing at this time!”
Jane Ralph, Construct, Inc.
“Thank you for exposing the scam that would have had me sending a very big check to a very phony lawyer.” B.C.
Berkshire Money Management, Inc. (888) 232-6072 • berkshiremm.com
161 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226 • 322 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 Best of Berkshires” survey is based solely on the number of votes received by the listed entity.The survey does not offer voters specific criteria or factors that define “best.” The judgment factors used by voters are not known to the survey sponsor or BMM.Appearance on the “Best of Berkshires” list should not be construed as an endorsement of BMM’s investment skill or acumen or an endorsement by any regulatory or government body. BMM promotes the survey in its marketing materials and makes active efforts to encourage voting but has not provided any financial remuneration to the survey sponsor or voters.
BEST
Home Sweet Home Real Estate
1542 North St., Pittsfield 413-446-8514 homesweethome-realestate.com
BEST REAL ESTATE BROKER
Jason Nocher
Nocher Realty
48 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-441-9761 nocherrealty.com
BEST REALTY COMPANY
2 Depot St., Dalton 413-443-7274 berkshiredreamhome.com
50 Depot St., Dalton 413-684-0925
25 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-442-3001 morrisonshomeimprovement.com
449 Pittsfield Road, Ste. 201, Lenox 413-216-4506 jsmegalroofing.com
BEST ELECTRICIAN Comalli Group
7 Westview Road, Pittsfield 413-213-3661 comalli.com
BEST PLUMBER
413 Plumbing & Heating
50 Harris St., Pittsfield 413-347-8036 413plumbing.com
BEST HEATING/COOLING Laureyns United
146 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-684-5100 laureynsunited.com
BEST RENEWABLE ENERGY Berkshire
HOME IMPROVEMENT
60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 109, North Adams
413-664-0152
bpvs.com
BEST LANDSCAPING/LAWN CARE
Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care
10 Goodrich St., Pittsfield
413-442-7962
ryanlandscapingandlawncare.com
BEST TREE SERVICE
Kelley Brothers Tree Service
Pittsfield
413-822-3659
kelleybrotherstreeservice.com
BEST PAVING SERVICES
Patriot Driveway
814 East St., Pittsfield 413-446-7981
facebook.com/patriotdrivewayinc
BEST POOL COMPANY
Imperial Pools & Spas
760 Cheshire Road, Lanesborough 413-499-2702
imperialpoolsandspas.com
BEST SNOW REMOVAL
Berkshire Property Managers
141 North St., Ste. 2, Pittsfield 413-499-5905 berkshirepropertymanagers.org
BEST HOME FUEL
Clifford Oil & Propane
40 Willow Creek Road, Lenox 413-637-0810
cliffordoil.com
BEST LUMBER YARD L.P. Adams Co.
484 W. Housatonic St., Dalton
413-684-0025 lpadams.com
BEST AWNINGS
Sondrini Enterprises
343 Pecks Road, Ste. 3, Pittsfield 413-443-0219
sondrini.com
BEST WINDOWS
Thermo Expert
1396 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2099 thermoexp.com
BEST HOME SECURITY
Alarms of Berkshire County
326 Springside Ave., Pittsfield 413-445-4030
alarmsofberkshirecounty.com
PROFESSIONAL
BEST PET GROOMER
Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog Waste Removal
10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-443-9700 shamrockdoggrooming.com
BEST VETERINARIAN South Street
Veterinary Services
864 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-9069 southstreetveterinaryservices.com
BEST PET BOARDING
Animal Inn of the Berkshires
120 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com
BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE Love Us and Leave Us
Lee 915 Pleasant St. 413-394-5823
Pittsfield 1525 W. Housatonic St. 413-464-9200 loveusandleaveus.com
BEST EMPLOYMENT MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services
166 East St., Pittsfield 413-499-4546 molariinc.com
BEST PERSONAL ASSISTANT Berkshire Personal Assistant
978-810-1182
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR Mad Macs
Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield 413-445-5858 madmacintosh.com
BEST WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIR Stem & Crown Watch Repair
Pittsfield 413-242-8665 scwatchrepair.com
BEST PRINTING Becks Printing 16 Protection Ave., North Adams 413-664-7411 becksprinting.com
BEST SIGN MAKER
Neathawk Designs
610 N. Hoosac Road, Williamstown 413-441-8481
neathawkdesigns.com
BEST HOME CLEANING
Fresh Start
Pittsfield 413-464-5800
freshstartberkshire.com
BEST PEST CONTROL
Action Pest Management
Pittsfield
413-442-9489 actionpestvt.com
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
Squaw Peak Travel
545 S. Main St., Ste. 3, Lanesborough 413-499-1780
squawpeaktravel.com
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL Hotel on North
297 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4741
hotelonnorth.com
BEST INN/BED & BREAKFAST The Red Lion Inn
30 Main St., Stockbridge 413-298-5545
redlioninn.com
BEST FUNERAL HOME
Dwyer-Wellington
Family Funeral Homes
Dalton 525 Main St. 413-684-0215
Pittsfield 776 North St. 413-442-5094
220 East St. 413-445-4064
dwyerfuneral.com
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Tricia McCormack
Photography
17 Main St. #2, Lee 413-358-8006 triciamccormack.com
BEST FLORIST Viale Florist
99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-442-6956 vialeflorist.com
BEST LIMOUSINE
Transport The People
20 Oak St., Pittsfield 800-639-9605
ttplimos.com
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
BEST BRIDAL SHOP
Deidre’s Special Day
2 South St., Ste. 100, Pittsfield 413-499-9959
deidresonline.com
BEST MEN’S FORMALWEAR
Steven Valenti’s
Clothing for Men
157 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2569
stevenvalenticlothing.com
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Purple Plume
35 Church St., Lenox 413-637-3442
thepurpleplume.com
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE Owner Judie Culver rings up a customer at The Purple Plume in Lenox.
SHOPPING
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING
Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men
See Best Men’s Formalwear
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Kidding Around Consignment
700 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-8527 facebook.com/KiddingAroundConsignment
BEST SHOE STORE
Shooz
44 Housatonic St., Lenox 413-637-1118 facebook.com/lenox.shooz
BEST JEWELER
Crown Jewelers
Allendale Shopping Center,
5 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, 413-442-9073 crownjewelersinc.net
BEST PET STORE Benson’s Pet Center
457 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-9151 bensonspet.com
BEST PET TREATS
The Berkshire Dog
413-464-8466 theberkshiredog.com
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
Johns
Building Supply
850 Crane Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-7846 johnsbuildingsupply.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE Carr Hardware
Great Barrington 256 Main St. 413-528-4520
Lee 57 Park St. 413-243-2541
Lenox 489 Pittsfield Road, Ste. A-110 413-442-0983
North Adams 179 State Road 413-663-6600
Pittsfield 547 North St. 413-443-5611 carrhardware.com
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center
600 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-0166 wardsnursery.com
242 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-6467 paulrich.com
BEST MATTRESS STORE
Solomon’s Furniture
420 Premium Outlets Blvd., Lee 413-394-5858 facebook.com/solomonsfurnitureoutlet
BEST
Mike’s Maytag
14 Gordon St., Pittsfield 413-443-4692 mikesmaytag.com
BEST TOY STORE
Tom’s Toys
297 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-3330 tomstoys.com
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Tom Levin, the owner of Tom’s Toys in Great Barrington, stocks shelves in his store.
BEST GIFT SHOP
Museum Facsimiles
31 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-1818 museumfacsimiles.com
BEST BOOKSTORE
The Bookstore
11 Housatonic St., Lenox 413-637-3390 bookstoreinlenox.com
BEST OFFICE SUPPLE STORE
BBE Office Interiors
1595 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-8217 bbeoffice.com
BEST COIN/COLLECTIBLES DEALER
Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry
222 Elm St., Pittsfield
413-499-1400
berkshirehillscoins.net
BEST ANTIQUES DEALER
Berkshire Mantiques
20 Williamstown Road, Lanesborough 413-841-1401 facebook.com/BerkshireMantiques
BEST SMOKE SHOP
Uniq Vape
Lanesborough
685 S. Main St. 413-499-1210
North Adams 420 Curran Hwy. 413-346-4963
Pittsfield 897 Dalton Ave. 413-464-9665
facebook.com/uniqvap
Saturday, October 30, 2021
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE Owner Matthew Tannenbaum shows a selection from the local author table at The Bookstore in Lenox.
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Owner Chris Weld checks in on plants in the greenhouse at The Pass in Sheffield.
BEST RECREATIONAL DISPENSARY
Berkshire Roots
501A Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-553-9333 berkshireroots.com
BEST MEDICAL DISPENSARY
Berkshire Roots
See Best Recreational Dispensary
BEST EDIBLES Canna Provisions
220 Housatonic St., Lee 413-394-5055 cannaprovisions.com
BEST TINCTURES
Jack’s Cannabis Co.
1021 South St., Pittsfield 413-464-9673 jackscannabisco.com
BEST PRE-ROLLS Clear Sky Cannabis
221 State Road, North Adams 888-540-2343 clearskyshop.com
BEST FLOWER The Pass 1375 N. Main St., Sheffield 413-644-6892 thepass.co
BEST CBD PRODUCTS Your CBD Store
180 Elm St., Ste. E, Pittsfield 413-344-4022 cbdinnewengland.com
BEST CANNABIS ACCESSORIES
Bloom Brothers
2 Larch St., Pittsfield 413-464-7443 bloombrothers.com
BEST NEW CAR DEALER
Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires
Haddad Hyundai
689 East St, Pittsfield. 413-997-2277
haddadhyundai.com
Haddad Nissan
25 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-997-9399
haddadnissan.com
Haddad Subaru
652 East St. Pittsfield 413-442-1584
haddadsubaru.com
Haddad Toyota
130 Pittsfield-Lenox Road, Pittsfield 413-445-4535
haddadtoyota.com
BEST USED CAR DEALER
Dalton Auto Express
110 E. Housatonic St., Dalton
413-684-5055
daltonautoexpress.com
BEST CAR WASH
Patriot Car Washes
Adams 215 Columbia St.
Lee 40 Consolati Way Pittsfield
315 W. Housatonic St.
560 Tyler St. 103 Elm St.
413-236-5777
patriotcarwashes.com
BEST AUTO REPAIR
Williams Kingsley Auto Repair
763 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1620
williamskingsleyautorepair.com
BEST AUTO BODY
Almeida Auto Body
69 S. Church St., Pittsfield 413-442-2254
BEST OIL CHANGE
Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires
See Best New Car Dealer
BEST TIRE DEALER Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service
Paul Carmon picks out a selection of backpacks for a mini van full of grateful kids at Haddad Toyota in Pittsfield on September 2, 2020. Haddad Dealerships, along with The Berkshire Eagle, gave away backpacks filled with school supplies to those preparing to return to school.
203 West St., Pittsfield 413-445-4501 pittsfieldtire.com
BEST BOAT DEALER Maces Marine
990 Valentine Road, Pittsfield 413-447-3734 facebook.com/maces.marine
BEST ATV/MOTORCYCLE North’s Services
515 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-499-3266 northsservice.com
BEST SNOWMOBILES South Side Sales & Service
546 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-664-7111 southsidesales.com
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
ENTERTAINMENT
BEST MUSEUM
Berkshire Museum
39 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org
BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION
The Mount
2 Plunkett St., Lenox 413-551-5111 edithwharton.org
BEST ART GALLERY
The Clark Art Institute
225 South St., Williamstown 413-458-2303 clarkart.edu
Saturday, October 30,
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Melissa Creamer and her son Timothy, age 8, explore the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield during their family vacation.
ENTERTAINMENT
BEST LIVE THEATRE
Barrington Stage Company
Boyd-Quinson Stage
30 Union St., Pittsfield
Sydelle and Lee Blatt
Performing Arts Center 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
Administrative Offices 122 North St., Pittsfield
CAROLINE BONNIVIER
SNYDER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Third World performs during the 2021 Fresh Grass Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams.
Box Office: 413-236-8888
Administrative Offices: 413-499-5446 barringtonstageco.org
BEST CONCERT VENUE MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-662-2111 massmoca.org
BEST LIVE BAND Whiskey City
whiskeycityband@gmail.com
413-429-6886
facebook.com/Whiskey-City-254271462862
BEST MOVIE THEATER Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema
57 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4780 phoenixmovies.net
BEST RADIO STATION
LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM
211 Jason St., Pittsfield 413-499-3333 live959.com
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM
211 Jason St., Pittsfield Studio Line: 413-443-9595 live959.com/show/slater-marjo-in-themorning
SPORTS & RECREATION
BEST FITNESS GYM
Lenox Fit
90 Pittsfield Road, Lenox 413-637-9893
lenoxfit.com
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Aimee Marshall
Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center 137 North St., Pittsfield 413-885-1633 bfwstudio.com
BEST COMMUNITY REC CENTER
Dalton CRA
400 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0260 daltoncra.org
BEST YOGA STUDIO
Radiance Yoga
401 North St., Pittsfield
413-676-2007
radiance-yoga.com
BEST DANCE STUDIO
Terpsichore Dance Center
395 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-5392 terpsichoredancecenter.com
BEST MARTIAL ARTS
ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
55 Pittsfield-Lenox Road, Lenox 413-637-0656 zenquestmac.com
BEST SPORTING GOODS
Dave’s Sporting Goods
1164 North St., Pittsfield 413-442-2960 davessporting.com
Saturday, October 30, 2021
BEST FIRE ARMS Avid Sports
1201 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-997-3600
facebook.com/AvidSports-290332640985890
BEST BIKE SHOP Berkshire Bike & Board
Great Barrington 29 State Road 413-528-5555
Pittsfield 502C East St. 413-445-8888 berkshirebikeandboard.com
BEST GOLF COURSE Waubeeka Golf Links
137 New Ashford Road, Williamstown 413-458-8355 waubeeka.com
Veteran Steve “Paycheck” Pechacek is assisted down the mountain on an adaptive dual-ski by his coach, Renee South, during the STRIDE Wounded Warriors annual Snowfest at Jiminy Peak in Hancock, March 6, 2021.
BEST DOWNHILL SKIINGS Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
37 Corey Road, Hancock 413-738-5500 jiminypeak.com
BEST ADVENTURE PARK Ramblewild
110 Brodie Mt. Road, Lanesborough 413-499-9914 newramble.com
BEST CAMPGROUND Mt. Greylock Campsite Park
15 Scott Road, Lanesborough 413-447-9419 mtgreylockcampsitepark.com
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Volunteers Myron Proper and Lisa Healey deliver a box and bag of groceries, filled with fruit, vegetables and meat, to a waiting car as part of a weekly food program at Berkshire Community Action Council in Pittsfield, that provides weekly groceries to families who have been hit hard by the pandemic.
BEST POLITICIAN
Adam Hinds
Massachusetts State Senator, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Counties 413-344-4561 senadamhinds.org
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Berkshire Community Action Council
1531 East St., Pittsfield 413-445-4503 bcacinc.org
BEST TEACHER
Laura Webster
Kindergarten, Egremont Elementary School, Egremont
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
BEST PROFESSOR
Dr. Ellen Shanahan
Professor of Music, Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
BEST SCHOOL SPORTS COACH
Gary Campbell
Boys’ Football, Wahconah Regional High School, Dalton
BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Berkshire Music School
30 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-1411 berkshiremusicschool.org
BEST SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Elder Services of Berkshire County
877 South St., Ste. 4E, Pittsfield 413-499-0524 esbci.org
BEST ANIMAL SHELTER
Berkshire Humane Society
214 Barker Road, Pittsfield 413-447-7878
Purradise Feline Boarding & Adoption Center
301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington 413-717-4244
berkshirehumane.org
BEST PLACE TO WORK Lee Bank
See Best Bank
BEST RESTAURANT TAKEOUT
Chee’s Chinese Cuisine
13 Columbia St., Adams 413-743-7270 cheeschinesecuisine.com
BEST CURBSIDE SHOPPING SERVICE
Canna Provisions
See Best Edibles
BEST VIRTUAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College
1350 West St., Pittsfield 413-236-2190 berkshireolli.org
WINNER INDEX
Alarms of Berkshire County 35
Almeida Auto Body 51
Angelina's Subs 9
Animal Inn of the Berkshires 36
Avid Sports 59
Ayelada 15
Balderdash Cellars 18
Barrington Stage Company 56
BBE Office Interiors 47
Becks Printing 36
Bella Tan 25
Benson's Pet Center 44
Berkshire Bank 29
Berkshire Photovoltaic Services 34
Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness 22
Berkshire Property Managers 35
Berkshire Roots 48
Big Y 16
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar 11
Bloom Brothers 48
Bookstore, The 47
Brazeau's Butcher Shop 16
Bright Ideas Brewing 18
Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant 18 Campbell, Gary 63
Canna Provisions 48, 63 Carr Hardware 44
Cestone, Dr. Michael 21
Chee's Chinese Cuisine 63 Chocolate Springs Café 12 Clark Art Institute, The 55 Classical Tents and Party Goods 40 Clear Sky Cannabis 48 Clifford Oil &
Pittsfield
Market 16
Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service 51
Pittsfield Vision Associates 21
Proprietor's Lodge 12, 15
Purple Plume 43
Radiance Yoga 59 Ramblewild 60
Rapisarda, Laiken 34 Ready Set Learn 30
Red Lion Inn, The 39 Rock'n Ink 25
Ross, Christi 18
Rumbolt, Thomas W., Esq. 26 Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care 35 Salmon Run Fish House 12 Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog
Shire Cottage Bakery, The 11 Shire Donuts 9 Shooz 44
Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM 56 Solomon's Furniture 46
Sondrini Enterprises 35
South Side Sales & Service 51
South Street Veterinary Services 36
SPIRITED Wines 18
Squaw Peak Travel 39
Stem & Crown Watch Repair 36
Steven Valenti's Clothing for Men 43, 44
Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community 25
Sweetwood of Williamstown 25
Terpsichore Dance Center 59
Thermo Expert 35
Thistle & Mirth 18
Thrive Diner 12
Tito's Mexican Grill 9
Tom's Toys 46
Transport The People 39
Trés Niños Taqueria 12
Tricia McCormack Photography 39 Uniq Vape 47
Viale Florist 39
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center 44
Waubeeka Golf Links 59 Webster, Laura 62 Wheeler & Taylor 26
Whiskey City 56
Whitney's Farm Market & Country Gardens 16 Wild Oats Market 16
Williams Kingsley Auto Repair 51
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place 25
Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry 21
Your CBD Store 48
ZenQuest Martial Arts Center 59
