DISCOVER YOUR ROOTS. Need help building your family tree? Experienced family history researcher, based in Lenox, can help you knock down those brick walls and find answers to your long asked questions. Reasonable and flexible rates. Free consultation. Member NGS, NEHGS, NYG&BS, and BFHA. Call Robert at 914-260-2120.
FOR SALE: Specialized Como E-Bike. Low miles (649) lots of extras, extra wide comfortable seat; odometer; special ergonomic pedals; clip on basket. $2150 obo. Text 516-650 -5475 for photos.
ART RESTORATION by Troy Amuso, Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. Specializing in oil painting restoration and conservation for over 35 years. All styles and value levels. Sheffield/ Ashley Falls by appointment. Studio 413-248-1309. Mobile 203-856-1337. www. TroyFineArt.com
Shelves: Five units, 20 ga., 6 shelves each, 75" high 42" wide 24" deep, gray powder coat finish, rear and side braced, adjustable shelves, 800 lb. capacity. Used, so already set up, no rust, almost like new, cost today $275, cost to you $50 ea. You pickup. Can email pix. 413-528-1036.
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IS FOOD A PROBLEM for you? Try Overeaters Anonymous. For information on phone, online, and virtual meetings, go to www.oa.org
KAREN SHREEFTER Landscape Design, creating and maintaining captivating landscapes and gardens with my clients in the Monterey area. Call 413-528-1387.
KITCHEN CABINETS: Solid maple with granite countertops for roughly 12'x12' area. Very good condition. $2000. 203-209-0346.
MAHOGANY BED FRAME, Queen size. Roll top. Tables and unique 1 off items. Artist sale. Hillsdale NY. New email: dmetalwork@fairpoint.net
MMRHS CLASS of '74 50th Reunion! Weekend of September 20-22. Other classes welcome to join. Contact Jim Nejaime at jim@spirited -wines.com if interested and for more information.
MOTOR BOAT, Wellcraft, Excell 17 ft , Mercury IO, with new cover and trailer. Boat in good condition. $5000.00 860-435-2065.
WANT TO MAKE A Difference in our community? Volunteer with the Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet) and tutor both immigrant and native-born adults in our community. No prior experience necessary. To learn how you can help transform lives through literacy, call LitNet at (413)243-0471. For more info visit www.litnetsb.org
GENERALLY SPEAKING....we have what you’re looking for!
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
SALE. $700. Purebred. Reputable breeder. Registered. Saratoga. 518-596-8781, kharkov17@aol.com
POWERMATIC Model BD31A
12" Disc with 6" x 48" Belt Sander. 1-1/2 HP, 115/230 V. Heavy duty machine in excellent condition: $900. 6" Jointer: $250. Phone/text: 518-929-5272.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Lawn care, spring/fall cleanups, brush clearing/removal, general landscaping. Free estimates. Fully insured. Busch Property Management, LLC. 413-854-1943.
RESTORED DUTCH BARN
Frame for sale, 45' x45', ready to re-erect, timber frame with drawings 413-329-7350
SEWING BY RACHEL. Zippers, cushions, light upholstery, dog beds, horse blanket repairs, general repairs. (208)-270-9730.
THANKSGIVINGS COMING! Pfaltzgraff Plymouth 8 four piece place settings almost new$175 Call 954-612-1823.
TRAILER MOUNTED pig roaster. Stainless steel shelves and grill. $500 or obo. 413-229-7979.
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.
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.
WE GOT OUR GIRL! Older couple no longer seeks adult dog: after much wishing and waiting, we found one! Many thanks to all who called us.
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.
AIR CONDITIONERS: (2) newer window units, work great $50 ea. 413-446-1188.
CROQUET DELUXE SET with rack. Older, in very good condition. 6 mallets (one broken handle), 6 balls, some missing wickets. $10 413-528-0263.
FREE! Doing a van conversion or refurbishing a camper? Insides of Coleman popup available. Including stove, sink, water tank, cabinets, dinette cushions, table. All in good condition. Must take all. Text/call: (413) 822-6740.
FREE BOATS: Whitewater canoe; wooden canoe (needs work); 9 ft Boston Whaler row boat; 17 foot sailboat (needs work). They're yours if you can get them home. Call 860-824-5047 for details.
WANTED: Your leftover rolled roofing and/or roofing cement. Reasonable or free. Please call Amy 518-320-8314. Thank you.
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WANTED TO BUY: Antique Men's and Women's watches. 205-908-7598. I BUY OLD GUITARS, electric or acoustic. Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, and Martin. Also amps, drums, saxophones, ukes. Search attics, basements, closets. (413)-528-3321.
ART RESTORATION by Troy Amuso, Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. Specializing in oil painting restoration and conservation for over 35 years. All styles and value levels. Sheffield/ Ashley Falls by appointment. Studio 413-248-1309. Mobile 203-856-1337. www.TroyFineArt.com
CLEANING SERVICE: Home, rental, Airbnb, post construction, office cleaning, restaurant cleaning. Berkshire, NY, Canaan, CT, or anywhere. 12 years experience. Fully insured. (413)-645-2332, Text or call. Ramos72185@gmail.com
COMPUTER SERVICES: Windows PC tune-ups, repairs, upgrades, Wi-Fi networking, tech support. (413) 528-1141 or https:// dellea.biz
ECUAMEX SERVICES: Property management, painting-interior/ exterior, handyman, home improvement, home repairs, power washing, flooring installati on/refinishing, gutter cleaning, lawn mowing, land care and more. Residential, commercial, fully insured. 413-464-4423. You'll save money with u$$.
ENCLOSE YOUR DECK with a screen and glass enclosure combination. Call Southern Berkshire Builders. Fully insured. (413)-429-7101.
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. Call Jose 860-795-3606 or send email to josehandyexpress @gmail.com
GB JUNK. (413)-329-0092, Jeff Becker. greatbarringto njunkremoval.com
GENERAL CONTRACTING. Building, renovations, kitchens, baths, and home inspections. Fully insured. Please call Southern Berkshire Builders. (413)-429-7101.
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.
NORBERT'S LOCKSMITH Service: Certified and bonded. Commercial and residential. Locks rekeyed, repaired, installed and sold. Call (413)-528-2221.
HOUSE CLEANING: Weekly, bi-weekly, weekenders welcome. Excellent attention to detail. Honest and reliable. Within 10 mile radius of GB. Excellent references. 413-644-5803.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE: Apartment, house, office, Airbnb. Weekly, biweekly. Reliable, efficient, honest and kind. Excellent References. Call or text 860-491-6076.
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR painting: Handyman service, decks, staining, pressure washing, gutter cleaning. Fully insured. Free estimates. Jose Miranda (413)-212-2812.
LOCAL OUTDOOR Services: garden cleanup/maintenance, power washing, deck repair/re-surfacing, seasonal cleanup, mulching, pruning, screen repair, light chainsaw work, light carpentry, painting and more. Call/Text Austen 413-854-1532.
ORIENTAL OR AREA RUGS in need of cleaning or repair? Our high-quality craftsmen have served the tri-state area for over a decade. Located in Lakeville, CT, we offer pick-up/delivery within 20 miles. (860) 318-5457.
OVERWHELMED BY paperwork? Tired of holding for customer service reps? Can't get a ride to an appointment? Why not let me do the things that you haven't the time nor the heart to do yourself. Offload those chores and many others to me. I'm Happy to Help! Email me at judy.turtz@gmail.com or call me at 413-551-7313 or text me at 617-680-0640.
REGISTERED NURSE available for nursing, home health, or respite, care. Email tdnursingcare @gmail.com
RESIDENTIAL, commercial cleaning service in Southern Berkshires, CT, Columbia County NY. Fully insured. Call/text 413-8543411. Email berkshireclean 023@gmail.com
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.
THE SHOPPER’S GUIDE has everything you need for the season. Seeking work? Check the Help Wanted section. Looking to hire a landscaper? Check the Lawn & Garden pages. We have it all here at The Shopper’s Guide.
SCHEDULING NOW: Weekly & bi-weekly mows, mulching, garden maintenance, tree work, cleanups. Call for all your outdoor needs. Professional work for reasonable rates. Owens Services, 518-521-7787 or oliver owensservices@gmail.com
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.
LOCAL HANDYMAN offering: power-washing, deck staining, garden bed installation, plantings, pruning, mulching and more. Call/text @putes_woodcrafts 413-854-1532.
GARDENERS: Composted black gold organic cow manure. $35 per yard. Your truck. Sandisfield. (860)-671-0327.
HILLTOP FARMS GARDEN & Landscaping is a local landscaping company, specializing in garden design, tree care, tasteful floral installation and native plantings. For more information please call Joanna at 917-873-0561 and see the difference our expert care can make in creating your perfect outdoor haven.
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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kittens lovingly fostered available for adoption. Healthy, precious! Many colors and purrsonalities! Ancramdale, NY 518-303-2910.
When adopting, please consider a black
They're the sweetest! 518-303-2910 Ancramdale, NY MINI GOLDENDOODLE puppies for sale, calm, beautiful, affectionate, intelligent and sweet. Health Guarantee. Raised in a loving
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Meet Zeus! This 1-year-old tiger, domestic shorthair arrived at Berkshire Humane Society because his owner was living in no-pet housing. Zeus is one wild and crazy guy who will require a cat behavior savvy home. Any potential adopters will need to understand his “wild” nature and he’ll require an adult-only home. Zeus requires extra playtime due to his “rough play” behavior tendencies. Zeus has lived indoors only along with dogs and does enjoy sleeping curled up next to you. If you’re up for a fun challenge, please consider this fun-loving boy. He may just be the cat you’re looking for! Interested in learning more? Please reach out the Berkshire Humane Society feline staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 124
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Fling yourself into a game of Disc Golf
BY CHRIS GAUTHIER BerkshiresWeek
The clanging of steel chains emanating from the forest might not be music to everyone’s ears, but for disc golfers, it’s the sound of success. The Berkshires is seeing the niche sport of disc golf gaining popularity.
For the uninitiated, disc golf is like “regular” golf’s cooler, more laid-back cousin. But instead of lugging around a bag of overpriced clubs and swearing at tiny white balls, disc golf players arm themselves with colorful flying discs and swear at trees. The goal? Get the disc into a series of metal baskets in the fewest throws possible.
Just like there are drivers, irons and putters in ball golf, there are different styles of discs in disc golf, too. Learning the sport is half the fun. It also offers significant health benefits. A round of disc golf can involve walking 2 to 3 miles, which conveniently offsets the calories from the “I survived disc golf” beer afterwards.
It is also a good way to make friends. Local disc golf communities are welcoming (misery loves company), and postround chats often focus on which holes would have been birdied if it weren’t for a particular tree in the way.
The growth of the sport is welcome to regular players because it has ushered in greater access to courses. After a ton of hard work clearing trees and brush, and installing tee boxes and baskets, Stony Kill Disc Golf Course was formed in 2014. The Windsor Lake course’s origin story is similar.
The course at Windsor Lake winds its
Shhhh! Our headliner of the week is not a man of many words. Mime Bill Bowers is at the Chester Theater Company. He studied with Marcel Marceau and is presenting his onemime play, “It Goes Without Saying.” July 18 & 19 at 2:30 and 7 p.m.
way through 20 forested acres around the Windsor Lake Park area. It is not difficult to lose a disc in the wall of brush that lines several of the fairways. Before the thousands of hours of manual labor that cut back the trees and shrubs, it was impossible to walk through the area.
Beginners might prefer the Kirvin Park Disc Golf Course in Pittsfield. This short 10-hole course, set in open fields, provides an ideal setting to learn the basics. The city recently installed new metal
baskets and has increased the frequency of mowing, making it much easier to find discs that miss the fairway.
For those seeking a more rigorous workout and bigger reward, Bousquet Mountain Disc Golf Course in Pittsfield presents a unique challenge with breathtaking views. Set on a ski mountain, this 18-hole course features hilly terrain and mostly open fairways. Bousquet Mountain also provides loaner discs, making it easy to try the sport without investing
BY ELLEN SPEAR BerkshiresWeek
Get ready to roll out the barrel!
It’s time for the Polish Picnic at St. Joseph’s Church on North Street in Pittsfield on Sunday, July 21 from noon to 5p.m. This yearly event is a rollicking good time, with great food, live music and things for children to do as well.
It all kicks off with an outdoor Polka Mass at 11a.m. Then, from noon to 5, it’s time to eat and dance. There will be home-made Polish food including
in equipment. The number of courses in the Berkshires and surrounding areas has grown to more than a dozen, meaning there is a course less than 45 minutes from virtually anywhere. To find out locations and details on 8 of our picks for the best disc golf courses in the area, go to berkshiresweek.com.
Chris Gauthier can be reached at cgauthier@ berkshireeagle.com
pierogi, kapusta, golumbki and kielbasa. After lunch, get up and dance off those calories to the polka stylings of The Eddie Forman Orchestra. There are games, raffles, and, we are assured, adult beverages.
Ellen Spear can be reached at espear@ berkshireeagle.com or 413-496-6227.
Chris “Smitty” Tolar retrieves his putter from the 18th basket during a recent round at Windsor Lake Disc Golf Course.
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MAUREEN O'FLYNN Voice Studio. Voice Lessons: classical, opera, musical theatre, American Songbook, pop. 1/2 hr or 1 hr lessons. Consults: "Tune-ups" for working pros, voice teachers, choral singers. 1 hr. Find your voice, for health, joy, empowerment. 413-441-2015. www. maureenoflynn.com
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EVERY SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30. First Congregational Church UCC, 251 Main Street, Great Barrington. ONA
PIANO FOR ADULTS: specializing in adult students, my home or yours. Call Deborah Harris, (413)-528-9027.
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SHEFFIELD HISTORICAL Society Garlic & Arts Festival Saturday, August 24th, 10am-3:30pm. Vendors Invited. To apply, call 413229-2694.
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Fundraiser- Saturday, July 20th at 5:30pm, Lee Congregational Church, 25 Park Place in downtown Lee. Menu: Chicken biscuit pot pie, tossed salad, fruit cup, strawberry shortcake. Adults $15, children 5-11yo $7, under 5yo eat free. All are welcome! To order tickets, call 413-243-1033, email uccleechurch@gmail.com or stop by the church office.
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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.
AVOID SCAMS! Deal locally, face-to-face. Don’t extend payment to anyone you haven’t met; and never wire funds; and never give out financial info. That “amazing” deal may not exist!
MAD MIKES TAG SALE: 401 Hulett Hill Rd,Sheffield, MA. July 19 & 20. Giant tent sale! Antiques galore, tools, rugs, art, fishing supplies, garden tables and chairs, horse tack boxes, etc.
WANT TO MAKE A Difference in our community? Volunteer with the Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet) and tutor both immigrant and native-born adults in our community. No prior experience necessary. To learn how you can help transform lives through literacy, call LitNet at (413)243-0471. For more info visit www.litnetsb.org
HUGE TAG SALE! Saturday, 7/20, 9 am-2 pm. Rain date Friday, 8/2. Art: paintings, lithographs, photographs. Furniture. Antiques. Fine oriental rugs. Mirrors, china, crystal, silverplate serve ware, housewares. Fashion jewelry. No early birds. Cash or Zelle only. 1 Lahey Crossroad, Stockbridge.
MONTEREY TAG SALE: Saturday July 20, 9 to 3. Linens & things. 462 Main Road.
TAG SALE: 41 South Main Rd Otis MA. 7/20 & 7/21 9-4. Baby items, clothes, kitchen/ household items, books, bookshelves, some furniture and more.
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PRIVATE TAG SALE. Downsizing & everything must go! Designer clothing, purses, laptop computers, sewing machine, power tools, Breville juicer, crockpot, furniture, kitchenware, fabric, notions, crafting supplies, pashmina shawls, cashmere sweaters, DVD's, and more! Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21, 10am to 3pm. Timed Entry. Call for location and details. 413-347-9622.
TAG SALE: 3 families. Bike, shelves, clothing, tools, tables, jewelry, high chair, art, and etc. 12 Woodland Hill Rd., Great Barrington. July 21st, 8am-3pm.
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FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. All types chair seating. 40 years experience. Free estimates. 845444-0015. APPRAISALS: Antique furniture, ceramics, silver, bronzes, weapons. since 1973. 413-229-3445 voice/text.
FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Shaker, taping, and veneer repair. Pickup and delivery. 413-822-1407.
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TAG SALE/CRAFT FAIR at the VFW, Great Barrington Saturday, July 20 from 9-3. Rain date 21st. Many vendors.
TAG SALE to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research July 20 & 21 9-3 No Early Birds. Antiques, hand & power tools and lots of housewares. 853 Monterey Road (Route 23) Otis.
THE GREAT BARRINGTON Housing Authority seeks Assistant to the Executive Director. Job Summary: The position is designed to provide support to the Executive Director. General clerical duties along with A/R and A/P duties, answering the phone and typing correspondence. He or she will be directed specific tasks from the ED that may change based on the needs of the Housing Authority. Attention to detail and meeting deadlines is essential. A general knowledge of state aided housing program regulations should be developed over time. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the ED and must exercise judgement in carrying work through to completion. Principal Duties: Possess or develop a working knowledge of PHAnetwork software. Training will be provided.Maintain the Tenant monthly rent roll, cash receipt ledger and notice of rent adjustments. Update tenant data in software as necessary. Post rent checks, prepare deposits, make deposits at the bank if requested. Maintain EOHLC utility consumption data. Assist with the annual recertification process of all program participants. Accounts payable. Pay and code invoices appropriately for those that relate and will be reimbursed for the capital projects. Receptionist for the GBHA. Answer phones, greet visitors, answer questions about programs, wait list. Mail applications or provide information on how to apply online. Take and disseminate appropriate messages. Provide initial response for tenant questions and concerns. Familiarity with the CHAMP state-aided application portal is highly desirable. Take maintenance requests from tenants, assist with the online work order, preventative maintenance on-line system. Type or transcribe letters, tenant notices, policies or other documents as requested by the ED. Maintain office supplies while staying within budget guidelines. Provide other assistance to the ED as needed and requested. May require attendance at seminars and trainings, which will be covered or reimbursed. 18 Hours per week. Salary commensurate with experience. No phone calls. Please submit resume with cover letter by July 24, 2024 to the Executive Director, 2 Bernard Gibbons Drive, Gt. Barrington 01230 or by email to interimdirgbha @gmail.com
FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER wanted for formal home in Great Bbarrington, MA. Must have experience in a large home. Must be able to drive. Cleaning, organizing, laundry, ironing, light cooking, shopping and serving. Must like dogs. Health care and benefits provided. Background check will be required. Please text 917-454-8208.
MODEL SEARCH for figure drawing/painting class, Wednesdays from 1-4PM, the first 3 Wednesdays of every month. Model can be nude or clothed; class participants have both preferences, so we are seeking all options. Sessions are 3 hours, and depending on the model the format may be one pose for all three hours, or a variation of short poses. Candidates with experience figure modeling for art classes preferred. Class is open format- no instructor, expectations will be discussed with model and organization's director. Work is performed in an interior closed door classroom environment. Pay: $30-$33 per hour. We're a small non-profit and arts community center in Housatonic, Massachusetts. Email: Melanie @CPCCommunity.org
DISHWASHERS , and food service workers wanted. Lakeville, CT. Email: info@toryhilldining.com
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TEAM PLAYER WANTED for local furniture mover; someone who takes pride in their work. Flexible hours. (413)-822-0985.
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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.
THE TOWN OF SALISBURY: Seeking a full-time Assistant Town Clerk. For more information or to send a cover letter and resume, please email: townclerk@salis buryct.us. You may also view a full job description on the Town website: www.salisbur yct.us and click on Employment Opportunities. Applications must be received by July 26, 2024. The Town of Salisbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LOOKING FOR HELP with small engine problems. Must have experience with trouble shooting typical home owner's equipment. I have a well equipped shop. Generous hourly rate $$. 413-446-3161.
WANTED: Aid and assistant for 88-year-old male artist and writer, located in Great Barrington. Applicants must be competent on the Macintosh computer, have a valid driver's license, be patient and have a sense of humor. Some general housekeeping will also be needed. Candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to: Virginia Bradley, virgbradley57 @gmail.com
SHEFFIELD POTTERY is looking for full a time worker in our ceramic supply business. We have an openings in clay production department. You will be trained to run industrial equipment such as mixers, extruders and forklifts. Good record keeping skills and some lifting is required. We offer competitive salary and full benefits, Holidays, Vacation, Sick time, Health Insurance and a Monday thru Friday schedule with great hours year round. We have been in business for over 75 years and we are still growing. Please contact John Benedict at jbenedict @sheffield-pottery.com to request an application to join our team.
FAMILY RESOURCE Assistant- To support North East Community Center Family Programs. Focus will be on Case Management and Family Support Resources (food, housing, utilities, etc.) for immigrant community. Associate's or Bachelor's in social work, human services, or related or minimum 2 years experience required. Spanish language proficiency required. Please email resume and cover letter to info @neccmillerton.org. For more information, visit neccmillerto n.org/employment.
LOGGER WANTED: Must be capable of working independently and have experience with log skidders. Work primarily in South Berkshire. Call 413-329-3906.
EMPLOYMENT Opportunities: Wyantenuck Country Club is seeking daytime lunch hour shifts for: Line Cooks/ Dishwashers. Want to work in a beautiful setting with a great team? Full and Part-Time Employment positions available immediately. Sign on bonus offered. Please email: brandon@wyantenuck.org or stop by our club or call 413-528-0350.
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.
ARTISTIC TILE installations. Marble, Granite, Porcelain, Ceramic. Over 20 years experience. (413)-229-0260.
DAVID ALLARD- Designer, Builder, Contractor. Licensed, Insured, Responsive. (413)504-3663.
CARPENTER / BUILDERDavid James Valyou Renovations & Repairs. Kitchens, baths, studios, Old homes & barns my specialty. 20+ years serving Ma NY CT. Licensed/ insured. Call or text 917-538-1617. Based in Canaan, CT. Email davidvalyou @yahoo.com
CONSTRUCTION CREW of four looking for work. Crew of four experienced carpenters/ drywallers looking for work for August. Frame to finish. Reasonable hourly. Call or text 917-370-2742.
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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. Carpenter- porch renovations, repairs, floors, drywall, paint. Electrical services. Small jobs welcome. 30 years experience, great references. Call Jose 860-795-3606 or send email to josehandy express@gmail.com
SKILLED, RELIABLE, friendly local handyman available now. Let me improve your life by fixing all those problems in your home. I specialize in installing safety features for seniors, siding, windows, vanities, weatherproofing, and caulking. I can power wash decks and driveways. I can organize closets, garage or any place in your home that's cluttered, plus hang art. No job too small. Call or text Adrian at 203-559-5303 for a free consultation today.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that notion is as true when renovating a home as it is when studying a piece of art. Therefore, when homeowners are looking for the best building materials for their home remodels - including backyard decks - their own personal preferences may dictate the direction they go.
Deck boards and railings can be made from a diverse array of materials, including traditional hardwood, plastic and composite materials. Here's a deep look into some of the more popular decking materials so homeowners can make informed decisions when contracting with a decking professional for the build.
Hardwood, softwood or pressuretreated wood. In the not-so-distant past, decks were primarily built using some type of wood. Wood is widely available and fairly cost-effective.
However, as anyone with a wood deck knows, wood requires frequent upkeep and it can be susceptible to rotting or insect damage. Wood decks also may splinter and deteriorate when exposed to the elements or pool water. Pressure-treated boards are infused with chemicals to help them endure, but that does not make them impervious to wear. Still, the traditional
look of a wood deck remains appealing to many homeowners.
Composite. Composite decking materials are made from a blend of recycled plastic and wood fibers. Since there is so much recycled content, composite decks attract those who are concerned about the environment and sustainability.
Composite decking comes in uncapped and capped varieties. The capped version has an extra layer of protective capping made from high-performance polymers, says TimberTech, a decking and outdoor furniture provider. While composite decks may have similar up-front costs to wood, they will require less maintenance over the years, but they must be scrubbed to avoid mildew. Plastic. Decks made of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene or high density polyethylene (HDPE) are collectively referred to as PVC decks. They are made entirely from environmentally safe plastic with no wood in the mix at all. PVC decks are more durable than composite and can last a lifetime. All PVC decks need is occasional cleaning. A potential disadvantage to PVC is it doesn't always look, sound or feel like wood. Also, complex fastening systems can make the boards move as
the temperature changes, resulting in squeaking as people walk on the deck. Generally, PVC is more expensive than wood or composite, but that investment may be worth it for those who never want to worry about deck repair or replacement.
This Old House says there is another plastic decking material made from polystyrene. It is stiff, strong and light, and with the brand Eon, the nonslip surface becomes less slippery when wet so it may be great around pools.
Aluminum. Aluminum may not be as popular as other decking materials, but it is lighter and stronger than wood, composite, and plastic. Aluminum also is resistant to mold, weather and insects, and it can be recycled. An aluminum deck will last for years, which is why it is one of the more costly decking materials.
Homeowners have many choices when picking materials for their decks. If they want a traditional look and moderate cost, wood may be the way to go. Those concerned about looks and durability may like composite. People who want very durable and long-lasting may want to give strong consideration to plastic or aluminum materials. SH242662
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