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KAREN SHREEFTER Landscape Design, creating and maintaining captivating landscapes and gardens with my clients in the Monterey area. Call 413-528-1387.

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INSCRIPCIONESPARAELKÍNDER:miércoles29deabrildel2026, llameal 413-243-0336antesdel29deabrilparaobtenerlainformaciónyelpaquetede inscripción.Noserequierequelosniñosqueyaestáninscritosalkínderenla EscuelaPrimariadeLeehaganlainscripciónparaelcurso1.Paraasistiralkínder enseptiembredel2026,losniñosdebenhabercumplidolos4añosy11mesesel día1º deseptiembreoantesdel1º deseptiembre.Lashorasparalasinscripciones tendránlugarde4:00a8:00pm.Noesnecesarioprogramarunacita. NINGÚNNIÑOQUENACIÓDESPUÉSDELlºDEOCTUBREDEL2021SERÁ ACEPTADOPARAELKÍNDER. Debepresentarun actadenacimientoyel registrodevacunas. Todoslosniñosdebenserinscritosporunpadreotutor. EVALUACIÓNPARALOSNUEVOSESTUDIANTESDELKÍNDER EVALUACIÓNPARAELKÍNDER:martes5demayoyjueves7demayode9:00 amhastalas2:30pm. Serequierendecitaspreviasparalasevaluacionesyse daraneldía29deabrildurantelasinscripciones.

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ORIENTACIÓNPARAELKÍNDER:miércoles27demayode3:30hasta4:30pm.

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Losniñosdebencumplirlos3o4añosparaellºdeoctubreoantesdellº deoctubre.Martes28deabrilyjueves30deabrilde9:00amhastalas2:30 pm. Lascitassonnecesariasparalaevaluación,loquetambienesrequeridopara laintegraciónpotencialalprogramademodelosejemplaresenelprogramade preescolarintegrado.Llameal413-243-9715parainformaciónyparaprogramar unacita.

MichaelRichard,SuperintendenteyDirectorde laEscuelaPrimariadeLee JenniferNorton,DirectoradelaEducaciónEspecial

LAMP REPAIRS and Rewiring. Michael Cleary, Former Owner, The Lamplighter. akacleary@aol.com 413-822-4542.

THE PEOPLE'S PANTRY

abre los lunes de 4-5:30pm y los jueves de 10am-12:30pm. En Saint James Place, esquina de Main St y Taconic Ave, GB, frente a CVS. Los compradores locales puede visitar una vez a la semana a eligen entre una variedad de productos, proteinas, alimentos enlatados y mas. Todo gratis. Sin requisitos de ingresos o identificaion. Protocolos Covid.

GREAT BARRINGTON Republican Town Committee annual reorganization meeting. VFW, Cone Ave Housatonic, March 8 2pm. Paid for by GB Republican Town Committee.

MANTLE ROOKIE CARD! Mickey Comical and others. 725-233-9774. Expensive!

MINNIE MOUSE earrings, 1930s, $3 million. 725-2339774.

HANDYMAN SERVICES including, plumbing, painting, drywall repair, carpentry, landscape/gardening and more. Proudly serving Berkshire County and surrounding areas. Call or text: 413-854-1532.

SKIS: Rossignol Bandit (170), w/9.5 boots, goggles (2 lens), poles, helmet, carry bag. Like new, used few times one season. $600. Text 413-329-6865 for pics.

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PRE-SCHOOLAND KINDERGARTENNOTICES

KINDERGARTENREGISTRATION FORSEPTEMBER2026

KINDERGARTENREGISTRATION:Wednesday,April29,2026 call413-2430336priortoApril29forinformationandtoobtainaRegistrationPacket. ChildrennowattendingKindergartenatLeeElementarydonotneedto registerforGrade1.ToattendKindergartennextSeptember,achildmustbe 4years,11monthsonorbeforeSeptember1.Registrationtimeswillbefrom 4:00-8:00pm.Noappointmentnecessary.

NOCHILDBORNAFTEROCTOBER1,2021WILLBEACCEPTEDFOR KINDERGARTEN. Youmustpresenta BirthCerti icateandImmunizations Record.Aparentorguardianmustregisterallchildren.

INCOMINGKINDERGARTENSCREENING

KINDERGARTENSCREENING:Tuesday,May5andThursday,May7,9am to2:30pm. AppointmentsarenecessaryandwillbegivenatKindergarten RegistrationonApril29.

KINDERGARTENORIENTATION

KINDERGARTENORIENTATION:Wednesday,May27,3:30to4:30pm.

THREEANDFOUR-YEAR-OLD PRE-SCHOOLSCREENING

Mustbe3or4yearsonorbeforeOctober1.Tuesday,April28and Thursday,April30from9amto2:30pm. Appointmentisnecessaryfor screeningwhichisrequiredforpotentialpeermodelsintheintegrated preschoolprogram.Call413-243-9715forinformationandtoschedulean appointment.

MichaelRichard,Superintendent&LeeElementarySchoolPrincipal JenniferNorton,SpecialEducationDirector

TownofMonterey--CaseNo.11959

AnnualTownMeetingofMay3,2025

Articles#16and17

PursuanttoG.L.c.40,§32

AttorneyGeneral'sLimitedAuthoritytoWaiveProceduralDefectsintheNoticeofthePlanning BoardHearing

PursuanttotheprovisionsofG.L.c.40,§32,iftheAttorneyGeneralfindstheretobeanydefectin theprocedureofadoptionoramendmentofanyzoningby-lawrelatingtotheformorcontentofthe noticeofthePlanningBoardHearingprescribedbyG.L.c.40A,§5,ortothemannerordateson whichsaidnoticeismailed,postedorpublishedasrequiredbythatsection,theninsteadof disapprovingtheby-laworamendmentbyreasonofanysuchdefect,theAttorneyGeneralmayelect toproceedunderthedefectwaiverprovisionsofG.L.c.40,§32.Underthoseprovisions,theAttorney Generalisconditionallyauthorizedtowaiveanysuchdefect.

DefectDeterminedinNoticeofPlanningBoardHearing

TheAttorneyGeneralhasdeterminedthatthePlanningBoardHearingNoticerelatingtotheabove ArticlefailedtocomplywiththenoticerequirementsforsuchhearingestablishedbyG.L.c.40A, §5.Section5providesinpart(withemphasisadded):

Nozoning…by-laworamendmenttheretoshallbeadopteduntilaftertheplanningboard ina…townhas…heldapublichearingthereon…atwhichinterestedpersonsshallbegivenan opportunitytobeheard….Noticeofthetimeandplaceofsuchhearing,ofthesubjectmatter, sufficientforidentification,andoftheplacewheretextsandmapsthereofmaybeinspected shallbepublishedinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationinthe…townonceineachoftwo successiveweeks,thefirstpublicationtobenotlessthanfourteendaysbeforethedayofsaid hearing,andbypostingsuchnoticeinaconspicuousplaceinthe…townhallforaperiodof notlessthanfourteendaysbeforethedayofsaidhearing.Noticeofsaidhearingshallalsobe sentbymail,postageprepaidtotheexecutiveofficeofhousingandlivablecommunities,the regionalplanningagency,ifany,andtotheplanningboardofeachabuttingcityandtown.…In casesinvolvingboundary,densityorusechangeswithinadistrict,noticeshallbesenttoany suchnonresidentpropertyownerwhohasfiledsucharequestwiththecityortownclerkand whosepropertyliesinthedistrictwherethechangeissought.

BasedonthematerialssubmittedtothisOffice,wehaveidentifiedthefollowingdefect:Theplanning boardhearingnoticewasnotsenttotheExecutiveOfficeofHousingandLivableCommunities (formerlyknownastheDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment),theRegionalPlanning Agency,northeplanningboardsoftheabuttingcitiesandtowns,asrequiredbyG.L.c.40A,§5.For thisreason,the90-dayperiodprescribedfortheAttorneyGeneral’sreviewofArticles16and17is suspendedinaccordancewithG.L.c.40,§32.

SuspensionofReviewofZoningBy-LawAmendments

The90-dayperiodprescribedbylawfortheAttorneyGeneral'sreviewoflocalby-lawsistherefore suspendedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofG.L.c.40,§32.

PostingandPublicationofThisNotice

TheTownClerkshallpostatruecopyofthisNoticeinaconspicuousplaceintheMontereyTown Hallforaperiodofnotlessthan14daysandshallpublishacopyonceinanewspaperofgeneral circulationintheTownofMonterey.

FilingofClaimThatDefectinNoticeWasMisleadingorOtherwisePrejudicial Within21daysofthedateonwhichthisNoticeispublishedinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationin theTownofMonterey,anyresidentoftheTownofMonterey,ortheownerofanyrealpropertyinthe TownofMontereyoranyotherpartyentitledtonoticeofthePlanningBoardHearingmayfilewith theTownClerkawrittenstatementthatthenoticedefectwasmisleadingorotherwiseprejudicial.The statementmustincludethereasonssupportingtheclaimthatthedefectinthePlanningBoardNotice wasmisleadingorotherwiseprejudicial.ThisstatementmustbeactuallyonfilewiththeTownClerk notlaterthan21daysfromthedateonwhichthisNoticeispublishedinthenewspaper.

TownClerk'sCertificationofCompliancewithThisNotice

Aftertheexpirationofthe21-dayperiod,theTownClerkshallsubmittotheAttorneyGeneralatrue copyofthisNoticewithacertificationofcompliancewiththepublishingandpostingrequirementsof theprecedingparagraph,andacertificationthateither(a)noclaimwasfiledwithinthe21-dayperiod, or(b)oneormoreclaimswerefiledwithinthe21-dayperiod.TheTownClerkshallsubmittothe AttorneyGeneraltruecopiesofanysuchclaim(s).

ResumptionofAttorneyGeneral'sReview

UponreceiptofoneoriginalcopyofthisNoticewiththeClerk'scertification,the90-dayperiod providedfortheAttorneyGeneral'sreviewunderG.L.c.40,§32,shallresume.Ifnoclaimismade, theAttorneyGeneralhasthediscretiontowaiveanysuchdefect;ifanyclaimismade,however,the AttorneyGeneralmaynotwaiveanysuchdefect.

Note:Bynotfilingaclaimunderthisprovision,apersonshallnotbedeprivedoftherightto assertaclaimofinvalidityarisingoutofanypossibledefectintheprocedureofadoptionor amendment,asprovidedinG.L.c.40,§32,andinG.L.c.40A,§5.

Date:December3,2025

Verytrulyyours, ANDREAJOYCAMPBELL ATTORNEYGENERAL T Taasshheeeenna a M D Daavviis s By:TasheenaM.Davis AssistantAttorneyGeneral MunicipalLawUnit 10MechanicStreet,Suite301 Worcester,MA01608 Tasheena.davis@mass.gov 413-523-7704

cc:TownCounsel DonnaM.Brewer

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NOTICE OF Public Hearing

The Farmington River Regional School District School Committee will hold a public hearing to review the FY27 School District Budget (2026-2027 school year), on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Farmington River Regional School Library (555 North Main Road, Otis, MA). This hearing is being held in accordance with MGL Chapter 71, Section 38N to provide information to the public about the proposed FY27 school district budget. This is an in-person meeting with Zoom participation available. The Zoom link for this hearing may be accessed on the FRRSD website: www.frrsd.o rg. Timothy Lee, Superintendent.

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ENCLOSE YOUR DECK with a screen and glass enclosure combination. Call Southern Berkshire Builders. Fully insured. 413-4297101.

EXPRESS HANDYMAN services. Plumbing: install toilets, sinks, faucets, drain connections. Bathroom renovations. Kitchen: sinks, faucets, counter base, counter tops. Kitchen renovations. Windows, doors, ceramic tiles. Carpenterporch renovations, repairs, floors, drywall, paint. Electrical services. Small jobs welcome. 30 years experience, great references, insurance. call Jose 860-7953606 or send email to j osehandy express@ gmail.com

GB JUNK. 413-329-0092, Jeff Becker. greatbarrington junkremoval.com

GENERAL CONTRACTING. Building, renovations, kitchens, baths, and home inspections. Fully insured. Please call Southern Berkshire Builders. 413-4297101.

GOT DRAFTY WINDOWS? Save energy! Get new vinyl replacement windows w/low E glass. Call Southern Berkshire Builders for estimate 413-429-7101.

GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS and hardscape. Licensed and insured, free estimates. Strong Oak Landscaping. Your driveway will thank you! 413-644-5164.

HOUSE CLEANING Services. Honest, reliable, flexible schedule and available weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed. Quality work and great attitude. Text or call 860-491-6076.

HURLEY POOLS And Spas. Opening, Closing, Weekly/Bi-Weekly Maintenance Plans, Algae Elimination and Pool Recovery, Chemical Balancing, Salt System Cleaning Contact: 413-717 -9409. JAHurley8080 @gmail.com

JUNK REMOVAL: Demolition basement, garage, barn,estate clean outs, moving services, water damage clean ups. 413-541-9057

KIND, RELIABLE housekeeper. Great at multitasking. Cleaning, deep cleaning, houses, AirBnB, restaurants. Serving clients for many years in the Berkshires. All seasons. 413-717-0791.

L PRISTINE CLEANING Service LLCCommercial, residential. Call/text 413-854-3411. LPristinellc 3411@gmail.com

NORBERT'S LOCKSMITH Service: Certified and bonded. Commercial and residential. Locks rekeyed, repaired, installed and sold. Call 413-528-2221.

OVER 50? Private Hatha Yoga sessions to build flexibility, balance, and strength. 60 to 100, I will customize a program for you . Retired public school teacher 72 practicing since 1971. This will change your life. Call/text 860-309-2086 for meeting appointment. Only a few open slots.

PAINTING: Interior/Exterior Painting, cabinet refinishing, fine finishing, staining, concrete staining, power washing. Call 413-541-9057.

RELIABLE HANDYMAN. Small projects. Puncuality, guarantee of good work. Fair prices. Available for emergencies! Excellent references. Text 413-717-7448.

REMODELING: Tiling, bathroom/ kitchen remodels, custom showers , floor refinishing, concrete/epoxy countertops and floors. Call 413-541-9057.

ROOFING: roof repairs, roof washing, soffit/fascia repair ,gutter cleaning, remodeling, tiling, custom showers, 413541-9057.

TAX PREPARATION Services. Personal income tax returns, authorized IRS efile provider. I.T.I.N. 413717-1096, 413-243-3961. Habla Espanol. Liliana Ortiz-Bermudez.

TAX PREPARATION Services: Local service, reasonable rates. Nadine Hawver 413-441-4893.

THE FLOOR SPECIALIST. Sanding, refinishing restoration of old floors, bleaching/white staining. When quality counts call Frank Monda 860-671-0468. thefloorspecialist@verizon.net

WE DO RUBBER roofing for your low pitched roofs. Please call Southern Berkshire Builders 413-429-7101.

WINDOWS COMPUTER Services: On-site, remote, Setups, WiFi, VIP. Crashed PC: 413-528-1141. Free 24/7 Chat/Booking: dellea.biz

OVEREATERS Anonymous can help you with your problems involving food. We meet every Friday from 1-2 pm at the Ambulance Garage, behind Fairview Hospital. For more information call Emily 413-329-7224 or go to oa.org

THE PEOPLE'S PANTRY is open Mondays 4-5:30pm and Thursdays 10am-12:30-pm, at Saint James Place, corner of Main & Taconic Ave, GB, opposite CVS. Local shoppers may visit once a week to choose from a variety of produce, proteins, canned foods and more. All free. No income or ID requirements. Covid protocols.

TREE WORK: From trimming to removal. First class climbers previously employed by Asplundh. Exceptional, safe, cost efficient. Licensed and insured. Strong Oak Landscaping 413-644-5164.

YELLOW HOUSE BOOKS is now open every day, from 12-5. We buy books and music. Call 413-528-8227. Email us at yh.book @verizon.net or come by 252 Main St., Great Barrington.

VACUUM CLEANER for sale. Excellent condition; barely used. Sears Kenmore canister with attachments. 413-528-9631.

WOOD STOVE: Better 'n Ben, good condition, $350. Text 413-329-6865 for pics.

2 POST-OP T-SHIRTS for shoulder surgery, chemo port. Medium, mid-sleeve, snaps on all sides. $15 each. 413-274-3387.

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School sports participation continues to grow. According to the High School Athletics Participation Survey, conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations for the 2022-2023 school year, participation in high school sports was quite high. A total of 7,851,833 girls and boys were involved in school sports during the 2022-2023 academic year. That number marked an increase of 232,779 participants from the previous school year. Among the surveyed participants, the most popular boys programs were football and outdoor track and field. For girls, the most popular programs were outdoor track and field and volleyball. Read the Berkshire Eagle’s Making the Grade special section at: berkshireeagle.com/makingthegrade

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Families have their own reasons for choosing private school over public, and class size may factor into those decisions. According to U.S. News and World Report, the student-to-teacher ratio at private schools in 2021 was 12.5 students per teacher, lower than the average 15.4 at public schools. The National Center for Education Statistics says public schools have an average class size of 25 students, compared to 19 students per class in private schools. ThoughtCo. indicates public school classes can be as large as 25 to 30 students, particularly in urban neighborhoods, while most private schools keep their classes limited to 10 to 15 students. Freemont University reports that students learn faster and perform better in smaller classes. Those in classes with fewer than 20 students often get more individualized attention, participate with greater frequency, and have better communication with the teacher.

Making the Grade

Parents may have heard varying iterations of the theory that listening to classical music can help students improve their academic performance and wondered if there’s any truth to that. And it turns out there is. A study from researchers at Baylor University released in 2020 found that college students who listened to Beethoven and Chopin during an interactive lecture on microeconomics and then heard the music again that night while sleeping performed better on a test the following day than did peers who were in the same lecture but listened to white noise while they slept. Students who listened to the music increased their performance on integration questions by 18 percent. That’s a notable boost, but researchers warned it was temporary, as test scores did not remain as high when students took a similar test nine months later. Read the Berkshire Eagle’s Making the Grade special section at: berkshireeagle.com/makingthegrade

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THE PEOPLE'S PANTRY is open Mondays 4-5:30pm and Thursdays 10am-12:30pm, at Saint James Place, corner of Main & Taconic Ave, GB, opposite CVS. Local shoppers may visit once a week to choose from a variety of produce, proteins, canned foods and more. All free. No income or ID requirements. Covid protocols.

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DINNER$16

Roastporkwithapplechutney, mashedsweetpotatoand roastedvegetables.

THURSDAY (AllDay): HEARTYBEEFSTEW$18 Beef,potatoesandcarrotsin traditionalbeefstewserved withbreadandbutter.

FRIDAY (After5pm): NEWENGLANDFRIED SEAFOODDINNER$22 Beerbatteredbayscallops, shrimpandcodserved withcoleslawandbeer batteredfries.

SATURDAY (After5pm): BREWHOUSE SHEPHERD'SPIE$20 Seasonedbeefinsavory gravy,toppedwithmashed potatoes.

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The Hidden Dangers of Tick Bites

Despite being very small creatures, ticks can wreak havoc on people and pets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that ticks can carry a host of diseases, which they may pass on to animals and their human companions. Though Lyme disease gets the most attention, dogs, who tend to spend more time outdoors than cats, may be susceptible to any of these conditions: · Ehrlichiosis · Rocky Mountain spotted fever · Babesiosis

Bartonella

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Illnesses from tick bites can cause fever, loss of appetite, painful and swollen joints, lameness, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy. Topical and oral ﬂea and tick products can minimize the number of ticks found on pets, and also prevent the types of long latch times that can lead to disease transmission through tick saliva. In addition, keeping pets away from tall grasses and removing ticks after coming indoors can help reduce the risk for tick-related illnesses.

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DEWEY HALL IS HIRING! (Hall Manager). Dewey Hall in Sheffield, MA has an immediate opening available for a Hall Manager. The position pays $24/hour, 30 hours a week.Full job description available on our website: www.deweyhall.org in the "About" section.Email your resume to deweyhall management@gmail.com to apply.

GARDENERS NEEDED for native plant design business. March 15 - December 1st. Must be physically fit and dependable. Call for an interview 347-496-5168. Resume and references needed.

TEAM PLAYER WANTED for local furniture mover; someone who takes pride in their work. Flexible hours. 413-822-0985.

TOWNOFEGREMONT PoliceOfficer

TheTownofEgremontisseekingqualiﬁedapplicants forthepositionofPoliceOfficer.Thisisafull-time positionscheduledforforty(40)hoursperweek.

PoliceOfficersperformawiderangeoflawenforcementandcommunitypolicingduties,includingbut notlimitedtopatroloperations,criminalinvestigations,trafficenforcement,andothertasksnecessary topreservepublicpeaceandorderandtoprotect lifeandpropertywithintheTown.

MinimumQualiﬁcations

•HighSchoolDiplomaorGEDrequired

•Priorexperienceasapatrolofficerrequired

•Bachelor’sdegreeinCriminalJusticepreferred •Validmotorvehicleoperator’slicense

•Abilitytomaintainrequiredcertifications,including: oPolicefirearmscertification oCPRandFirstAid oMAPOSTcertification

Salary(FY2026)

$27.53-$35.72perhour(Salarycommensuratewith experienceandqualiﬁcations).Shiftdifferentialsof 9%and11%.Educationincentive$1750Bach.,$1250 Assoc.Longevitypay,instructorstipends,sicktime buyback,75/25healthanddental.DetailratesFY 2026-$60plusnightandholidayenhanced.

Ourcontractcallsfor4.5percentraisesoverthe nexttwoyears,andweoffera$1900annualclothing/ uniformallowance.

ApplicationProcess

Applicationsandafulljobdescriptionareavailableat EgremontTownHall,SelectBoardOffice,duringnormalbusinesshours(7:30a.m.–3:00p.m.),bycalling 413-528-0182,oronlineatwww.egremont-ma.gov. TheTownofEgremontisanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EEOE).

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Fulltimeopportunitiesarecurrentlyavailable atthePittsfieldandFairviewcampusesfor ClinicalSupportRepresentative (AdminsupportinDoctor’soffices) and MedicalAssistants.

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TownofGreatBarrington DRIVER/LABORER

TheTownofGreatBarringtonisseekingaDriver/Laborer tojointheDepartmentofPublicWorksHighwayDivision. Thisroleiscriticalinmaintainingsafe,reliable,andresilient publicinfrastructure.Thisisafull-time,non-exempt,union position.Thestartingwageis$27.38perhour.

TheDriver/Laborerpositionisresponsibleforthesafe operationofCDLvehiclesandforperformingawiderange ofskilledandmanualtasksrelatedtotheconstruction, maintenance,andrepairofTownroads,drainagesystems, andpublicways.TheLaborer/Driverdirectlycontributes topublicsafety,environmentalprotection,andcommunity wellbeingthroughstormwatermanagement,roadwayimprovements,emergencyresponse,andseasonaloperations suchassnowandicecontrol.

CandidatesmusthaveavalidClassBCommercialDriver’s License(CDL)withTankerendorsement.Knowledgeof thesafeoperationoftrucks,equipment,andtoolsandthe abilitytoperformmanuallaborinallkindsofweather conditionsarerequired.

Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmitacoverletterand résuméto: hr@townofgbma.gov byMarch6,2026forfirstroundconsideration.Visit https://townofgbma.gov/550/ Job-Opportunities formoreinformation.

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HighwayTruckDriver/ EquipmentOperator

TheTownofEgremontisseekingapplicantsfor thepositionofHighwayTruckDriver/Equipment Operator.Thisisafull-timeforty(40)hoursper weekpositionthatpays$30.52hourly.Thisjob offersanexcellentbeneﬁtpackagethatincludes vacation,personalandsicktimeandseasonalovertimepay.Seasonalovertimeisrequired.AHigh SchoolDiplomaorGEDisrequiredwithapreferencefor2yearsofconstruction,heavyvehicle drivingorheavyequipmentoperation,plowingand routinevehiclemaintenanceexperience.AvalidMassachusettsClassBCommercialDriver’s License(CDL)anda2A4GHoistingOperators Licenserequired.

Willtraintherightcandidatetoobtainlicenseswith astartingrateof$26.05perhour.

Applicationsandajobdescriptioncanbeobtained attheEgremontTownHall,SelectBoardoffice duringthehoursof7:00amto3:00pmorbycalling 413-528-0182oronlineat www.egremont-ma.gov EEOE.

MachineOperator

TheBerkshireEagle islookingtofillfulltime openingsavailableforpressorauxiliaryequipmentoperatorsonbothdayandnightshifts. Youmusthaveanaptitudeformechanical work.Pressexperienceisabigplus.Dependabilityisthemostimportantrequirement.In ourtrainingprogram,youwilllearnallaspects ofcommercialwebprintingonourpresses,aswellasplate-makingequipment.Full timeemployeesreceiveabenefitspackage thatincludeshealth,dental,vision,lifeinsuranceand401k.Astandarddrugscreenis required.Rangeofpayforthispositionis $17.00to$22.50.Completethequickon-line applicationat Berkshireeagle.com/apply

GARDENING ASSISTANT wanted 3 days per week March 30-Nov 30 for fine gardens in Sheffield & Copake. Work outdoors in beautiful settings with an experienced, ecological professional. Need sincere interest, dependable, conscientious, detailed, physically able, own car. Voicemail 860- 601-1751.

HELP WANTED: HVAC/Heat Pump repair & installation Tech. Longstanding Company in Great Barrington with 5-star reputation. Full time, benefits, Monday-Friday. Rate based on experience. Please send resume to gary @hbfoster.com

HELP WANTED: Licensed Electrician (MA)Full-time $ 40/hour + benefits. Longstanding Company in Great Barrington. Please send resume or email to rjaloisi @gmail.com 413-229-2944.

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*DISABILITY:physicalormental.Qualifiedhandicappedpersonsareentitledtoreasonableaccommodations,unlessthataccommodationpresents anunduehardshiptotheemployer.AGE:(40and older)FederallawandMassachusettslawboth prohibitemployersfromdiscriminatingagainst theiremployeeswhoare40+yearsoldbased ontheirage.ARRESTRECORD:Itisillegalforan employertoaskcertainquestionsaboutajobapplicant'soremployee'scriminalrecord.TheCORI ReformActpreventsemployersfromseeking disclosureofjobapplicants'criminalrecordinformationpriortotheinterviewstageofthehiring process.GENDERIDENTITY:Itisillegalforanemployertopublishajobadvertisementthatshows apreferenceforordiscouragessomeonefrom applyingforajobbecauseofhis/herrace,color, religion,sex(includinggenderidentity,sexual orientation,andpregnancy),nationalorigin,age (40orolder),disabilityorgeneticinformation. Also,DiscriminationLawsrefertoArtinEmploymentadsaswellascopyie:nowhitemaleunder theageof40canbedepictedinanemployment adallbyhimself.

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LOCAL FAMILY OWNED

Propane company is looking for a full time versatile employee. We offer 401k plan and insurance, paid vacation and sick time. Along with bonuses. Job would include deliveries, hookups and tank maintenance. Applicant should have CDL license and be willing to acquire Hazmat & Tanker endorsements. Applicant should be young, strong, reliable, and drugfree. Drivers have random drug testing. Would train the right applicant. Great pay and benefits. The more credentials,the better the starting pay. Serious applicants only please! Call 413-446-2446.

TAFT FARMS IS currently hiring for multiple positions in our Store and Greenhouse ahead of the coming season. Flexible hours, great pay, and a friendly community forward environment. 18 and over, weekends required. Please fill out in-person applications only at Taft Farms 119 Park St. N Great Barrington. 413-528-1515.

HELP WANTED General Construction Helper position for all phases of construction. Drywall, decking, moving materials, hanging cabinets, site cleaning, sanding, painting, and the like. Must be able to have a good attitude, and attention for details.Text 413-854-8325.

ROOTS SHOOTS AND Blooms is looking for a few good teammates for our upcoming season. We offer great pay, a flexible schedule, and a friendly work environment. Duties would include planting and maintenance of perennial and annual beds, pruning, lawn mowing, and lots of clean-up! Its hardwork, but rewarding! Please reach out to me, we can grab a coffee and discuss in person. The season would start around March 15th, and go till the first week in December. Call 413528-8161.

THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP designs and manufactures anatomical medical training models. We are seeking detail-oriented candidates who enjoy working with their hands to join our casting department. On-the-job training provided; prior experience not required. We work with materials and parts that are cast at room temperature using printed or machined molds, then detailed and assembled by hand.Full-time, Monday-Friday$19-$21/HR, based on experience Learn more: www.thecgroup.com Interested? Email resume to: hr@thecgroup.com

WEATOGUE STABLES in Salisbury, CT has an opening for experienced barn help for Mondays and Tuesdays. More hours available if desired. Reliable and experienced please! All daily aspects of farm care- feeding, grooming, turnout/in, stall/barn/pasture cleaning. Possible housing available for a full-time applicant. Lovely facility, great staff and horses! Contact Bobbi at 860-3078531. Text best for prompt reply.

TownofGreatBarrington WWTPMECHANIC

TheTownofGreatBarringtonisseekingaMechanic tojointheDepartmentofPublicWorksWastewater TreatmentPlant(WWTP).Thispositionisresponsible formaintaining,repairing,andsupportingthe reliableoperationofmechanical,electrical,and processsystemsatthewastewatertreatmentplant andassociatedpumpingstations.Thisisafull-time, non-exempt,unionposition.Thestartingwageis $31.47perhour.

TheWWTPMechanicpositionisresponsiblefor performingpreventivemaintenance,troubleshooting equipmentfailures,andrespondingtooperationaland emergencyneedstoensurewastewatertreatmentplant operationsremaincontinuous,safe,andcompliant. CandidatesmusthaveavalidClassBCommercial Driver’sLicense(CDL)andaHoistingLicense2B. Certificationorlicensureinwastewatertreatment operationsispreferred.

Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmitacoverletterand résuméto: hr@townofgbma.gov byMarch6,2026for first-roundconsideration.Visit https://townofgbma. gov/550/Job-Opportunities formoreinformation.

HELP WANTED: Carpenter and carpenter's helper needed. Minimum 5 years experience. Pay based on experience. Must have transportation and tools. Call Ron, RN Construction Co., 413-441-3320.

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS available at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Becket for full-time seasonal jobs including Operations and Parking. Benefits include meals and performance tickets. Visit jacobspillo w.org/about/employment/ for a full listing of opportunities.

MECHANIC

Lookingforfull-time,honest,hardworkingand experiencedmechanictojoinourteamatarepair shopinNewMarlborough.Musthavegoodgeneral mechanicskillsforcars.Stateemissionstesting isincludedinjobduties.Experiencewithmedium andheavydutytrucksaplus.MechanicwithMass InspectionlicenseorCDLlicensealsoaplus. Paywillbebasedonexperienceandcredentials Call413-229-2515formoreinformation.

your garden, storage etc. Can deliver in South County area. Call or text Adam 413-854-7525.

2016 MINI COOPER Countryman, All 4 fully loaded, 114K, $9500 obo. (Included four studded snows on rims, cover bike rack), can be sold separately . Excellent condition , jungle green, beige interior. Pics available. 413-429-5166.

2010 GMC SIERRA,1500, 6 cylinder, two wheel drive, 135.000 miles, many extras, $7.500 obo. 413-243-3261.

HONDA CIVIC SI. 2009, 6 speed,147K, runs, some rust. $2500 obo. Text 413-329-6865 for pics.

The Shopper's Guide will make every effort to see that all advertising copy is neatly presented and is correctly printed. The publisher assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertising, but will gladly reprint, without charge, that part of any advertisement in which an error may occur. Also the publisher takes no responsibility for statements or claims made in any advertisement. The publisher reserves the right to refuse to publish an advertisement for any reason.

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WINDOW AND DOOR problem solving Refitting and Repair. Draft and Weather Seals.Wood Rot..Doors and Locks Installed. Light Carpentry. Professional Carpenter with Fully Equipped Van. Current Mass HIC, CSL, Insured. All of Berkshire Co.Wayne 413- 854-1048.

CARPENTER/BUILDER: David Valyou serving MA, CT, NY for 20+ years. Renovations & Repairs Kitchens, Baths, Studios. Old Houses & Barns my specialty. 917-538-1617. davidvalyou@ yahoo.com Based in Canaan, CT.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Services. Carpentry, drywall, painting, trim work, deck upgrades, hardwood floors. 413-281-4469.

FINE FINISH Contractors: Interior/Exterior Painting visit: finefinishcontractors.net 802-490-0679. Now booking for Spring exteriors!

PRESERVATION PAINTERS: Now booking for the season. Preserve your most precious asset. 413-717-1426. Preservation.painters @proton.me

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RENTAL WANTED, long term for one person, no pets. Property must be clean, quiet and safe. Call 413-285-4833. No text.

FLORIDA CONDO for rent 2/28-3/7 or 3/7-3/14. Kissimmee Legacy Resort, 2 bedrooms, pools, gym. Call Rose Baumann 413-329-1219.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Millerton NY. Live in a piece of history! 1865 schoolhouse with superb country views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large finished attic with storage. This lovely house has all the character and charisma of old world charm with today's modern conveniences. Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer and propane fireplace, central AC. Beautiful sunsets, quiet location and great yard. $2000 per month plus 1 month security. Utilities extra. Super insulated. References required. Pets considered. Available immediately. Call Dan 518-789-6001.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT in Great Barrington, MA. One bedroom, one bath. $1200/ mo. 860-248-9644.

CAMEL MOVING & Storage: 413-822-0985. Find us on Angie's List. See our testimonials at www.CamelMoving Storage.com

1,200sq.ft.largespacewith lotsofnaturallight.Plentyof parking.Includesbathroom. Easyaccess,highvisibility. $1,900/mo.plusutilities. CallSuzannLaverackWard formoredetails. 413-329-3031

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3 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent: Great Barrington. Recently renovated, centrally located 3 bedroom apartment available in the heart of Great Barrington. Enjoy the charm of beautiful hardwood floors throughout, paired with the convenience of brand new appliances. No pets. No smoking. First, last, and security required. Call 413-8220783 for details.

TRADE LAND FOR LABORI am trying to negotiate an acre of land or more for trade work. I have over 20 yrs of local experience improving and maintaining luxury houses. I am trying to build my home locally to live with my family if anyone is interested in trading land for labor. 860-605-5856.

NEED FURNISHED, longterm 2 bedroom house or quiet residence, with utilities included, in Southern Berkshire County or Salisbury, Falls Village, CT for a reliable couple. Airbnb homeownersif you are tired of dealing with many guests, consider the steadiness and ease of renting to us! 413-429-6147.

LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS owners seeking 1 to 2 bedroom home or apartment for rent in Egremont or Great Barrington only. Must have a washer and dryer in unit, no carpet, and no history of intense water damage. Clean, quiet, non-smoking couple with excellent credit, references, and no pets. Please call 347.768.4917.

FOR RENT: Situated in the very heart of the So. Berkshires between South Egremont and Great Barrington, a completely renovated 2 story Dutch colonial farmhouse is available for rent. It is situated on an 80 acre farm surrounded by barns and cornfield. Five bedrooms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, full cellar, front and rear porches, oil heat, town water, upgraded septic system, kitchen and pantry, dining and living rooms with fireplace. Separate two car garage. $3,500/month plus utilities. References. Call 413-626-3770.

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom 1 bathroom house for rent in Housatonic. $2,750 monthly, partially furnished. Tenant pays their own heat. Email: housatonicrentals@gmail.com for more information.