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SERVICES HOUSE & OFFICE cleaning: Any time, any day, anywhere. GB, NY, Canaan. Good work, fair prices,(413)-645-2332. Berkshirehousekeeping6@ gmail.com GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS and hardscape. Licensed and insured, free estimates. Strong Oak Landscaping. Your driveway will thank you! (413)-644-5164. HOUSECLEANING IN Great Barrington and towns close by. (413)-644-6296. DESIGNER, BUILDER, contractor David Allard. Licensed, insured, skilled, responsive. (413)-5043663.
Thank you to our family, friends & loyal customers for the support & generosity you’ve shown us. We wish you all a blessed holiday season & a healthy, happy & prosperous new year.
ENCLOSE YOUR DECK: with a screen and glass enclosure combination. Call Southern Berkshire Builders. Fully insured. (413)429-7101.
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PAPERDILLY, INC. & LEE PICTURE FRAMING 74 Main Street Lee, MA
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HAPPY TO HELP. As a professional organizer and problem solver, I can organize your papers, your tax records, or even your home, help with remote schooling and do tasks you haven’t the time, the patience or the heart to do on your own. Call (413)243-1922, text (617)-6800640 or send me an email to judy.turtz@gmail.com INTERIOR, EXTERIOR painting: Handyman services, Decks, staining, pressure washing, gutter cleaning. Fully insured. Free estimates. Jose Miranda (413)-212-2812, (413)464-9848. THE FLOOR SPECIALIST. Sanding, refinishing restoration of old floors, bleaching/white staining. When quality counts call Frank Monda (413)-229-8432.
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ESCOBAR’S PAINTING: Professional painter, over 25 years experience, surrounding areas. Interior and exterior painting, pressure washing of houses, decks, and fences. Fully insured, references available. Free estimates. (413)-429-6333, (413)4 2 9 -1 3 2 6 , ( 4 1 3 ) -6 4 5 3237.
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NOW SCHEDULING: Winter and Spring work for renovation and remodeling of any kind. Fully insured. Call Southern Berkshire Builders, (413)229-2701. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I’m offering $50 family photo-shoot sessions for this holiday season through end of January! You’ll receive 30 beautiful edited digital prints for free. All I ask is that I can post a few photos on Instagram or Facebook to promote my family photography business. Reach out and book your session now. My calendar is filling up quickly! Contact / Follow me on Instagram @samanthakay. photo_ or (413)-717-5731. GENERAL CONTRACTING. Building, renovations, kitchens, baths, and home inspections. Fully insured. Please call Southern Berkshire Builders. (413)-4297101. HOME COOKED meals delivered fresh to your table or prepared in your kitchen. Ideal for those unable (or unwilling!) to cook. Creative & nutritious menus. Daily, weekly, special occasions. SPOONFUL (413)-302-3396, s_eiffert@ msn.com
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HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
FOR MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE
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CHRISTMAS FUND In Memory of:
Happy Holidays
Trinity Raifstanger, Papa Raifstanger, Dick & Gloria Larkin, Caley Larkin from John and Cheryl Raifstanger..................................................................... 100.00 Mom and Dad, Stanley and Hilda Farnum, from Lynn Nemec ............................ 50.00 Biffy, from Gerry .................................................................................................. 200.00 Barbara Person, from Bruce and Family............................................................. 100.00 Our Parents, from Laura and Ken Keefner............................................................ 50.00 Mom, from Janice Fisher ....................................................................................... 50.00 Our Son Michael R. Korte, Love Mom and Dad ................................................... 50.00 My Brother Michael R. Korte, Love Fran and Larry ............................................. 50.00 Ace Curtiss, from his family................................................................................... 50.00 Dorothy O’Hara, from Sandra Szahun ............................................................... 100.00 Loved ones, from Robert and Nancy Smith .......................................................... 50.00 My Brother, Christopher R. Beattie, My Father, Frank E. Beattie; My Mother, Cora V. R. Beattie Rawlings from Kimberley C. Hyatt ......................................... 150.00 Johnny, Regina, Norma & Kick from Cliff and Doreen......................................... 50.00 Arthur and Betty Batacchi from Cheryl S. Baker ................................................. 50.00 Parents, Niles and Josephine Gage from Carol Gage ............................................ 20.00 Brother Billy Gage and Son Billy Flint; Friends, Harry Hughes and Jennie Dean from Carol Gage ................................................................................................. 10.00 George Piontek from Carol Piontek ....................................................................... 25.00 Mary Blackwell from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation ...................... 500.00 Hannah Agar, Mason and Tim Whalen from Stephen Agar................................ 100.00 John, Mary, Elaine and Paul Lucey from Ann, Jane and Families...................... 30.00 Bill and Sadie Powell from Their Children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children ....................................................................................... 200.00 David Zanin #37 from Kelly Tuller Milan ............................................................ 50.00 Our Nannie, Martha Muir from Matthew, Andrew, Thomas Weston .................... 25.00 Jerry Jones, Terry Peters, and Gerry Crane, from the Ford Powered 39 Racing team .............................................................. 50.00 Gladys, Goerge and Victor Crossley from The Crossley and Swyer Families ........ 50.00 Nancy Crossley, Terry Peters, Frank and Ruth Dwyer and Louise McCord, from Mary Mackle and Susan Mackle................................................................. 20.00 Dick Krzynowek from McCormick, Murtagh & Marcus ..................................... 500.00 My Father-in-Law, Arthur DeCelle, a very generous and spiritual man, who passed away in January 2020, from Sherry DeCelle ................................. 500.00 Eddie and Lydia Farr and Uncle Jim Ware from Bev & Kim.............................. 100.00 June and Jim Kimball from Bev & Kim............................................................... 100.00 Locke Larkin, Marty Clark from Prime Cuts ........................................................ 50.00 Ron Leonard, Bob Jones from Prime Cuts ............................................................ 50.00 Fred, Julia, Ricky & Julie Bunce from Ian & Mary, Ricky & Katrina, Dana, CJ & Evie, Susan .............................................................................................. 100.00 Avery from Susan & Avery Wingo .......................................................................... 50.00 My nephew Jonathan B. Wilcox from Bobbie Kozlowski ....................................... 15.00 Rod Mead from Brian & Patricia Mead ................................................................ 50.00 Tom Kradel from The Kradel Family ..................................................................... 50.00 Eugene Kline from Alan & Roselle Chartock ......................................................... 50.00 Our parents, Gert & Bill Seward and Helen & George Atwood, Brother Billy Seward, Sister Betty Boddie & John, Granddaughter Tricia Torrico and all deceased relatives and friends, from Tom, Marlene & Kamdin .................... 100.00 Sister Sally Korte from Bob and Mary Kinmond ................................................... 20.00 Aunt Sally Korte from Joy and Kassie .................................................................... 20.00 Sally Korte from Katie and Len Kilmer.................................................................. 20.00 Clara Gennari from Katie and Len Kilmer ........................................................... 20.00 Loved Ones from Richard and Laraine Novak...................................................... 50.00 Matthew Aiken from Susan Aiken ......................................................................... 50.00 Noni, Grandpa & Nana, All Loved Ones from Todd and Tracy .......................... 100.00 Sarah G from Sue and Gary Gulbranson ............................................................. 25.00 Judy Perry and Anne Iemolini from Larry and Annette Iemolini ....................... 150.00 Loved Ones - Family and Friends from David and Ellen Emprimo.................... 100.00 Memory of deceased family members of Pratt and Heath families from Dorothy and Laurie Heath .......................................................................... 50.00 Deceased members of Lucey Family and Pompi Family from John and Anne Lucey .................................................................................. 50.00 Macee Funk from Natalie Funk and Family.......................................................... 50.00 Jim Dohoney from Avon Fulla ............................................................................... 25.00 Our Parents Shirley & Bob Hatch, Love Pam Phil............................................... 50.00 Our Parents Connie & Jim Lockenwitz, Love Pam & Phil.................................... 50.00 Our Niece Diane Lockenwitz, Love Aunt Pam & Uncle Phil................................. 25.00
Debra & Paul Laramee .......................................................................................... 50.00 Darlene & Kristopher Balestro............................................................................... 50.00 George J. Soudant, Jr. .......................................................................................... 250.00 Kimberly Shaw ....................................................................................................... 50.00 Galen Wade & Rachel Giracca .............................................................................. 50.00 KCM Auto Wash, LLC ......................................................................................... 200.00 Terry & Ellen Smith ............................................................................................. 100.00 Charles Burger ..................................................................................................... 150.00 Peggy & Jack Muskrat ........................................................................................... 50.00 Tammy & Jeff Stevens .......................................................................................... 100.00 Cheryl and Ben Barrett .......................................................................................... 30.00 Housatonic VFW Post 8184 ................................................................................. 100.00 Michael Macik ......................................................................................................... 1.00 Janet Swain .......................................................................................................... 200.00 Judy Kinna/David Welch ...................................................................................... 100.00 Jennifer and Patrick Vansant ............................................................................... 100.00 Edward McCormick ............................................................................................. 100.00 Stephanie W Bradford .......................................................................................... 100.00
Happy Holidays to the Berkshire Families Elaine Helm ........................................................................................................... 50.00 Allyce Najimy ....................................................................................................... 100.00 Dennis & Judy Moreb .......................................................................................... 300.00 Safe Goods Publishing ........................................................................................... 25.00 Tom’s Toys / JWS Art Supplies ............................................................................. 100.00
Merry Christmas Needed to reach $10,000 on day of radio-athon. Sherry DeCelle ........................ 200.00 Laura K. Tucker ..................................................................................................... 25.00
Donation
Dresser Hull ...................................................................................................... 1,000.00 Andrew W. Potler and Marcia Powdermaker ......................................................... 50.00 Elizabeth Andrus.................................................................................................... 50.00 Roger Trucking ..................................................................................................... 500.00 Rod & Sue Jurgerson ........................................................................................... 200.00 Tomich Landscape Design & Construction Inc. .................................................. 300.00 James Wood and Rebecca Gold .............................................................................. 50.00 Christopher Blair ................................................................................................... 50.00 John & Donna Whalen ........................................................................................ 100.00 Thomas & Kim Whalen........................................................................................ 100.00 Eugene Dellea....................................................................................................... 200.00 Bobbie Hallig ....................................................................................................... 500.00 Blessings to our Community in 2021 from 1st Congregational Church .............. 100.00
In Honor of:
Nancy Soudant from Dennis & Pat Hogan and Family ...................................... 250.00 All our loved ones no longer with us, from Rosanna Murray Liz Sanchez .......... 100.00 In honor of Community, from Roberta Parry ........................................................ 25.00 In honor of 3 healthy children: Dylan, Erin, and Megan from Sherry DeCelle .. 500.00
Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men Nancy King ............................................................................................................. 50.00 Mary A. Korte......................................................................................................... 25.00 Tony & Carolyn Ullrich.......................................................................................... 50.00 Anonymity ....................................................................................................... 15,000.00
Total Donations To Date: $34,700
TOTAL DONATIONS NEEDED TO REACH GOAL: $4,700 Please drop off donations at any branch of Berkshire Bank in South County or mail to: c/o Berkshire Bank, The Watson Fund, 244 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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AVOID SCAMS! Deal locally, face-to-face. Don’t extend payment to anyone you haven’t met; and never wire funds (ie Western Union); and never give out financial information. That “amazing” deal may not exist!
MAPLE ETHAN ALLEN canopy, full-sized bed, very good condition, mattress and spring if needed. $50 or best offer. Four dining Pier One chairs with slip covers. $25 or best offer. (607)643-2773.
YELLOW HOUSE BOOKS is now open 12-5 Mon-Sat, and 1-5 Sunday. We also ship and offer porch pick-up. Call (413)528-8227 or come by 252 Main St., Great Barrington.
WANTED: Garage or storage area for my classic car in GB, West Stockbridge, Stockbridge area. Will pay rent. Call (413)446-4493 or char274@hotmail. com
AL ANON CAN HELP. You can see what alcohol is doing to your loved one; can you see what it’s doing to you? For more information call (888)-4252666. www.berkshirealanon. org
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GREAT OPERAS LPs, good condition, $50 for 40 LPs. Some collector sets. Also, great recordings of virtuoso pipe organists, $50 for 40 LPs. Call (860)-435-0723.
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ORIGINAL ART FOR THE holidays! Housatonic Valley Art League invites you to see its HVAL Members Online Art Show, November 15- January 3. All artwork is for sale. 73 recent works by 26 Artists/ Photographers. Original art makes a great gift. Go to www.hvart.org
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Beef Wellington $27
Traditional beef wellington served with a red wine demi glaze, garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp $24
Five baked stuffed shrimp with crabmeat stuffing, rice & roasted vegetables.
ROGPLOO Serving Dinner Tuesday-Sunday by reservation ONLY
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Indoor Dining, Takeout & Curbside Pick Up
SAME EXPERIENCE 1032 South St., Pittsfield, MAÂ 413-464-8791 Indoor Dining, Takeout & Curbside Pick Up.
Elegant Dining â&#x20AC;˘ Extraordinary Food â&#x20AC;˘ Covid Compliant Full Menu, Full Bar
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Takeout
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Tuesday-Sunday see website for details
Prime Rib Dinner $22
Choice prime rib with au jus, horseradish sour cream, garlic mashed potatoes and veggies. SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Route 23 PO Box 348 South Egremont, MA 01258 413-528-1421
Wings by the Dozen $12 MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
Burger & Beer $12
Black angus burger with choice of toppings and fries. Served with a 16 oz. can of freshly brewed beer.
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NEW! $10 Weekday Lunch Specials 11:30-2:30
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BERKSHIRE BACH @ New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presents a Free Broadcast: December 31, 2020 from 6 to 8:30 pm. 413-528-9555, berkshirebach.org. Violinist Eugene Drucker conducts The Berkshire Bach Ensemble in a presentation of all six of J.S. Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brandenburg Concerti, as performed New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2020, at the acoustically stunning Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Prime Rib $22
Choice prime rib with au jus, horseradish sour cream, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables.
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Now Open 7 Days
New Years Eve Specials
Great Steaks, Seafood, Barbecue & Burgers
Dine In & Take Out
House Raised Dry Aged Beef Menu see website for details
www.numbertengb.com 10 Castle Street, Great Barrington 413.528.5244
CA$H Gold, Silver,
Diamonds, Jewelry, Coins & Estates
S88889
93 First St., Pittsfield, MA 1-800-243-4420 39 YEARS AT SAME LOCATION
Foodies, Friends and Families
PITTSFIELD PRECIOUS METALS
see website for details
OPEN FOR INDOOR SEATING WITH PLENTY OF SPACE FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING Thursday-Saturday 12-8, Sunday 12-7
Closed 12/24 & 12/25 Open NYE and New Years Day
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 413.644.2999
Open 7 Days for dinner at 4. Lunch Sat / Sun at 11:30 www.morganhouseinn.com 413.243.3661
999 S Main Street, Route 7 Great Barrington, MA 01230
GOLD & SILVER ITEMS JEWELRY & COINS
Senior owned, Senior friendly
BERKSHIRE HILLS COINS & Estate Jewelry, Inc. Owner Peter S. Karpenski
222 Elm Street, Pittsfield (corner of Holmes & Elm) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:30; Sat. 9:30-4
413-499-1400 www.berkshirehillscoins.com
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2. Romanian city 3. Fishermen cast it 4. Shelter from wind 5. Sign language 6. Pigpen 7. Make sore 8. Flat metal shelves 9. Forms that say who you are 10. Cigar lovers’ necessity 11. Popular cooking ingredient 12. Skin covering the head 14. Unshakable 17. Exclamation meaning “Finally!” 18. One of the wise men’s gifts 20. Take away from 23. In accordance with the law 24. Nicole Kidman’s husband 25. NY Giants legend 26. Utilize 29. Beloved Hollywood alien 30. Unwell 31. More destitute 32. Grinded together 35. Sun up in New York 36. Italian-made cars 38. Most sacred site in Islam 40. Rip apart 41. Go in a specified direction 42. Freshwater mussel genus 43. “__ the Man” Musical 44. One thousand cubic feet (abbr.) 45. West coast time zone 46. Mimic 47. You can get one in summer ANSWERS IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE
Estates & Collectionss Purchased
Linda & Nancy • 203-770-9836
WANTED: Paying cash for your unwanted household, basement and attic items. Costume jewelry, silver, glass, pottery, coins, knives, fishing, tools, records, signs, paintings, books, military, toys, and more! Pre-tag sale items, anything old. Save this ad. 33 years. Bill (518)-8215583.
Emporium THE
162 Main Street • Great Barrington, MA 01230 413-528-1660 • gbemporiumllc@gmail.com
32 Railroad Street, Canaan, CT
CASH PAID 1950s-1970s modern style furniture, lighting, art, sculpture, art glass, ceramics, etc. Home (413)-528-1960; cell (413)-854-1950. Photos to jasonshapiro@roadrunner.com.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Home of the Cowboys 7. “Hawaii Five-O” actor McBride 10. Most aged 12. Fitted with a shoe 13. Courteously 14. They form over cuts 15. Western Alaskan river 16. Aggressive men 17. Farm animal 18. Young woman (French) 19. Sixth month of Hebrew calendar 21. Short cry 22. State capital 27. Rural delivery 28. “Twilight Zone” creator 33. Gigabyte 34. Flammable hydrocarbon 36. Supervises flying 37. An actor who plays a principal role 38. Furnace for pottery 39. Fall back 40. Afrikaans word for language 41. Chinese city 44. Fleshy 45. Inventor 48. Taxis 49. A citizen of Spain 50. Important age for aging workers (abbr.) 51. Body part
OPEN THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10 AM TO 5 PM
Farm Tables Antiques Collectibles
FOR SALE: Fayette S. Cable piano with bench. Serial number 290478. Asking $200. No reasonable offer refused. Pick up only. Call (518)-225-3785. (P)
CLUES DOWN 1. Chinese mountain range
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860-824-9839
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Closed New Year’s Day Open Saturday and Sunday
Art Glass • Estate Jewelry • Antiques Vintage Merchandise • Vinyl LPs Consignments Taken Buying Jewelry, Gold, and Silver SHOP SAFE SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL
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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT & Open For Business!
21 Van Deusenville Road Great Barrington, MA
SNOW IS ON THE WAY! Low mileage Star Fire 215/45R17. Run on a Hyundai Elantra 2 winters. Stored summers. $50 firm. Want them out of my garage. Text (413)-441-0744. (P)
FOR SALE: Yokohama Avid M&S 205 50R17, 3 used, 1 new, $125. Subaru Impreza 17” factory wheels with TPMS. Like new, all four only $750. Bob (413)-822-7599.
L&M Auto
www.formelmotors.com
New & Used Auto Parts
Refillable Gift Cards
4cyl. automatic, very good condition, NO RUST! All maintenance done recently, brakes and tires. Drives like new. 130k miles. S90060
2007 BUICK LACROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,999 6cyl Automatic, loaded up Florida car with NO RUST! Completely serviced and ready to go. New tires, brakes and more. 97k miles.
2007 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER
REDUCED!!
$4,999
Loaded up! Completely gone through, new brakes, tires, and much more! No check engine lights or issues, runs and drives like new! Ready for the snow! High miles.
2010 CHRYSLER Town & Countr y. Great condition. $4800, black, 168,000 mi., power doors, hatch, seats, sto and go, all season radials and Blizzaks 10k mi., new exhaust system. Rob, Housatonic. (413)813-8055. (P) READ THE PAPER ONLINE! Visit www.shoppersguideinc.com
SNOW TIRES WITH RIMS: Dunlop Winter Maxx, 195/55R16 in excellent condition. $75 per tire (4 tires). (413)-637-2597. (P)
MAKE EXTRA $$$. We buy used tires. Route 20 Tire Center, 615 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA Call (413)442-1674.
2005 HONDA CRV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500
4cyl AWD automatic. All service work has been done, new brakes, recent tires. Well maintained and cared for by previous owner. High miles but has a lot of life left! AWD, 6 cyl, good condition, Florida car. Has some minor dings and a little paint work, nothing major. New brakes and recent tires. All serviced and ready to go. 101k miles.
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CONV. VAN
REDUCED!!
$10,500
AWD,8 cyl. automatic. Loaded up! Very good condition, rarely used in the winter. Vehicle has been maintained by us for many years, stored for the winter for the last 5 years. Runs and drives like new! Low miles. 85k miles.
839 Mill River Southfield Rd Mill River 413-229-2515
Very good condition, needs a driver! Lots of fun and a head turner as well! Car has been rarely used in the last 10 years and has been in storage.
On the Web: www.LandMautoinc.com
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taylorrentalgb@yahoo.com GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
413-528-1770
TRUSTED AUTO REPAIR & AUTO BODY SERVICE Family Run Business for 48 years Located in Housatonic, Massachusetts
S88355
14’ MOVING TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS
JOHN'S AUTO BODY Main Street (413) 274-6078
Body Shop Car Wash
&
JOHN'S GARAGE Front Street (413) 274-3328
For Estimates - Ask for Jason CERTIFIED MASSACHUSETTS STATE INSPECTION STATION ALSO COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS
Gulf Gas Diesel Fuel
S88892
All Major Repairs • Transmissions • State of the Art Computer Diagnostic & Wheel Alignment Brakes • Exhaust • Tires • AC Service
ALL MAJOR BODY & GLASS REPAIRS For Estimates Ask for Dave
24 HOUR
ROAD SERVICE
SAVE $$$. Low prices, free estimates on all your exhaust and auto repairs. Route 20 Tire Center, 615 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield. Stop in or call (413)442-1674.
We Service What We Sell!
Additional words 10¢ each Personal item for sale/ wanted, free items.
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2014 HONDA CRV: 71,000 miles, in excellent condition for sale. AWD and ready for winter. (510)-469-5468. (P)
1988 MG REPLICA KIT CAR! . . . . . . . .REDU . .CED!. ! . $6,000
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ANTAVES GRIP 60 ICE studded snow tires. 225/45/r18, set of four, used one season. Paid $750. Asking $450. Please call (518)-821-6761.
2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,200
ALL TYPES OF SERVICE FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CARS AND TRUCKS
ORMSBEE’S GARAGE
413-528-1432
for that hard to buy for person that we all have. Gift cards are redeemable for all services we offer including: Brakes, Oil Changes, Detailing, even towards your deductible on that fender bender. You can purchase them from $25 to any amount. Receive 10% off your next service when you purchase or refill a gift card.
2010 HONDA CRV EXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500
BUYING SCRAP METAL
4 PIRELLI SCORPION ICE & snow tires for sale. Excellent condition, size 245/65 R17, $300. (413)-822-1257.
Auto Bodyy & Me Mechanic echanic
91 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA •
Decker's is now offering
2000 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 413-269-6220
NATIONWIDE PARTS Locating Service
SNOW TIRES: In stock, new and used, mounted and balancing included. Stop in or call Route 20 Tire Center, 615 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA (413)-442-1674.
DECKER'S
SENIOR and MILITARY DISCOUNTS
413-528-9424 888-524-9424
• Buy & Sell Late Model Wrecks • • Junk Car Removal •
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Residential and Commercial Site Work
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Driveways
Land Clearing
Trucking
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ALL SEASONS PAINTING, LLC (413) 429-7548
You Your Y o rS Satisfaction ati tiisfa f ction tii Is Our Business
Mount Everett
Window Glazing & Decks Water Damage / Wallpaper Removal Insured Sheetrock & Plaster Repair Reg#134890 Workmens Interior & Exterior Painting Comp.
GRAVEL FILL STONE TOPSOIL
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LANDSCAPING All Types of Excavation Driveways built and repaired Sand • Stone • Gravel and Topsoil Subdivisions • Sewage & Septic Systems Specializing in Residential & Commercial Fully Insured Hatchery Road Hartsville, MA
Phone (413) 528-3364
S88801
DESIGNER, BUILDER, contractor David Allard. Licensed, insured, skilled, responsive. (413)-504-3663.
MANNY'S CLEAR VIEW Professional Window Cleaning LLC • Power washing Decks & Houses • Gutter Cleaning FREE ESTIMATES • Remodeling INSURED • Quality Painting
LICENSED
MOLD REMOVAL EXPERTS
MOLD TESTING
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518-325-1423
S88803
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IICRC CERTIFIED IN WATER RESTORATION A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Over 30 Years Experience - Family Owned and Operated
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CONSTRUCTION Ron Love
FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
WE DO IT ALL! FULLY INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES
Bus. Cell
LIC. CS-073284
Office
CUSTOM FURNITURE Design & Build Cabinetry Metal Work Mill Work Carpentry
413-441-3320 413-258-4103
ADAM ZAMBERLETTI
413-429-1599 azcustom413@outlook.com
Quality Finish Work Historic House Restorations Timber Framing
Henry A. Kirchdorfer III BUILDER / CONTRACTOR
MT. EVERETT SANITATION
413-854-8552 www.habuilder.com
SEPTICTANK TANKPUMPING PUMPING SEPTIC Residential• ·Commercial Commercial Residential
S308550
413/528-3364 Ron Leonard Randy Leonard•· Great Great Barrington Barrington
WELL DRILLING Water Systems Established 1917
East Canaan, Conn. (860) 824-5600 MASS. LIC. #29
SOLUTIONS ®
Room by Room Temperature Control
78°
M.C.S.L. #019855 / H.I.C.L. #117473 P.O. 115, Stockbridge, MA
& Sons, Inc.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ZONED COMFORT
70°
Additions Remodeling
Louis E. Allyn
Drain Lines •Cleaned Drain Lines Cleaned Tank Locating Tank & Replacement SewerBaffle PumpInspection Repair & Replacement
Tank Locating SPECIALIZING IN Sewer Pump Repair & Replacement Installation of Residential & Commercial FREE ESTIMATES · Radio Dispatched Sewage & Septic Systems Specializing in · Free Computer Reminder Service Installation of Residential Portable Toilet Rentals & · Fully Insured Commercial & Septic Systems Portable Sewage Wash Station Rentals · Ask about our Full Warranty ·
New Homes Restorations Shaker Style
GARDENING SERVICE: Call Berkshire Property Maintenance LLC today to get on our scheduled for Spring 2021. Professional and experienced gardeners for new installs, mulching, weeding and pruning. (917)833-0743. Servicing Sheffield, New Marlborough, Great Barrington and Egremont.
COPPER • ALUMINUM • STEEL 30 years experience Scott Wodecki (413) 528-3344
Berkshire Roofing
74°
68°
MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
H B FOSTER MECHANICAL, INC. 413-528-2100 15 Bridge Street, Great Barrington info@harlandbfoster.net Trust in H B Foster Mechanical with 70+ years of experience for the comfort of your home
175 Pixley Rd. Great Barrington, MA 01230
www.BGRCo.net
Mike Linde Serving MA, NY, CT
“We like your smile when we’re done”
ROOFING — ALL TYPES SIDING — ALL TYPES
413-298-1029
Written Estimates • Fully Insured • MA Lic. #145878
A+
S94403
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518-821-3355 or email artpremiumco@yahoo.com hudsonhomemoldremediation.com
• Roofing • Carpentry • Interior & Exterior Painting • Masonry Repair • Buildings • Renovations • Decks/Screened Porches
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MIKE ARY
Dependable Hauling and Clean-outs Houses / Sheds / Barns No Job too Large or Small Free Estimates
(413) 854-1090 P.O. Box 1334, Sheffield, MA 01257
HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
CASTLE PAINTING LLC is a full-service painting company. Licensed and insured. Excellent work, reasonable prices. Call (413)-854-5675 or email CastlePaintingGB@gmail.com THE SHOPPER’S GUIDE does not endorse products or services advertised nor does it investigate whether the products or services to be provided require any special licensing or insurance. Consumers would be wise to thoroughly investigate all service providers.
Loving care of your animals in their home when you’re away
413-528-0105
debdodge45@aol.com
940 MAIN STREET, GREAT BARRINGTON
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ADORABLE RESCUE KITTENS and cats available for adoption. Please call (518)-3032910. Ancramdale, NY
Feral & Community Cat T-N-R Organization (413) 997-2287(CATS) P.O. Box 1073, Pittsfield, MA 01202 www.BerkshireAnimalDREAMS.org
To Volunteer, Donate or Report Feral Cats please call us at 413-997-CATS(2287)
HAVE JUNK you want taken away? Call (413)-644-5164. Free estimates.
CUTE, YOUNG Boston Terrier looking for a date with a willing BT lady. Owners hoping to arrange an exchange for a puppy. (919)-607-6137.
FREE TO GOOD HOME, the Shopper’s Guide! Published every Wednesday and delivered for free. www.shoppers guideinc.com LOST OR STOLEN 9/9/2020. Please call or text if you see Tyson, our 11 year old family member. (413)-717-9132. Please return him! No questions. (P) WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Lost & Found and Free pet ads are no charge for 20 words and can be placed for 2 weeks. Place your ad online at shoppersguideinc.com or stop by the office at 141 West Ave., Gt. Barrington.
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Pet Partners was created to help pet owners care for their companion animals during times of economic stress, so their pets can remain in their home and not be surrendered to shelters or rescue groups. PET PARTNERS PROVIDES:
Food for Needy Dogs and Cats Reduced Rate Spay/Neuter Assistance with Basic Veterinary Care Costs Donations can be made online through our donation page at www.petpartnersberkshires.org or by mail: Pet Partners, PO Box 67, West Stockbridge, MA 01266 Your donation is tax deductible and all donations go directly for the care of the animals.
For help or information call the Pet Partners Office:
Faith (518) 781-0362
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FOR DOGS:
• Pupperoni and other soft treats • New dog toys, all types • Gallon & quart Ziploc bags • Laundry detergent • Scented floor cleaner • Paper towels • Heavy duty garbage bags • Iams dry dog kibble • Dryer sheets • Liquid hand soap
• Food: Kittens – Iams ProActive Health Kitten, Purina One Kitten, & Purina Kitten Chow Adult Cats – Fancy Feast dry and canned, Iams ProActive Health Adult Original with Chicken, & all Purina dry foods • Good quality clay cat litter (NO CLUMPING LITTER PLEASE!)
• Cat toys • Cardboard scratching posts • Small beds • Q-Tip cotton swabs
FOR DOGS:
• Food: Iams ProActive Health Adult Chunk, Iams Healthy Naturals Adult with Lamb, & Natural Balance Lamb and Rice or Potato and Rabbit • Thin six-foot leashes • Freeze-dried liver treats • Soft training treats (NO BISCUITS) • Nyla Dura Chew bones • Martingale no-slip dog collars • Good quality, poop bags • Slo-Bowl dog feeder • Hot dogs, frozen meatballs, & string cheese
Serene Petsitting Peace of Mind For You and Your Pet
FOR CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
• Rabbit and guinea pig toys and chews • CareFresh Softsorbent bedding • Hand sanitizer • Windex & Lysol spray • Disinfectant wipes • S.O.S. or Brillo pads • Any dry cat food • Fancy Feast cat food • Clay cat litter • Small paper plates
ITEMS WE ALWAYS NEED FOR CATS:
Thank you for helping the animals.
Serena Merrill serenepetsit@gmail.com West Stockbridge, MA Tel: 518 755-0133
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If you would like to meet Georgia call or email the Berkshire Humane Society shelter today!
FOR SMALL ANIMALS:
• Kaytee food for small animals • Rabbit toys & treats • Care Fresh or Kaytee Softsorbent bedding
SHELTER ITEMS:
• Laundry supplies – HE detergent, softener & dryer sheets • Cleaning supplies – paper towels, Windex glass cleaner, Lysol disinfectant spray, Brillo pads, sponges, disinfectant wipes, & non-pine scented floor cleaner (NO PINE-SCENTED) • Heavy-duty garbage bags • Gallon & quart Ziploc bags • Automatic dishwashing liquid • Gift cards from gas stations, office supply, pet and hardware stores • Postage stamps • Printer paper • Letter-size file folders • DryErase markers & cleaner • Measuring cups
BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA • 413-447-7878 • berkshirehumane.org
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Georgia is a shy, sweet and energetic 1-year old terrier mix dog who recently came to Berkshire Humane Society on a transport from Alabama. She is cuddly, but guards her food so would do best in a home without young children. Georgia would make an excellent running or hiking companion and would be great at agility or other dog sports. She has a bit of a prey drive, so needs a home without cats, but she could potentially live with another dog. Georgia would love to ring in the New Year in a new home!
BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY
214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA • 413-447-7878 ext. 124 FelineServices@BerkshireHumane.org www. berkshirehumane.org
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BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Great Barrington
Stockbridge West Stockbridge
PARAPROFESSIONAL (remainder of 2020-2021) Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Requirements/Qualifications:
Associates Degree or High School Diploma with a Passing Grade on ParaPro Exam. Demonstrated concern for and ability to work with students of varying needs, talents & abilities. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and constructively with students, colleagues and parents in the development and delivery of childcentered instruction. Demonstrated success in working with children with diverse learning needs. Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality. Position may or may not require lifting of up to sixty (60) pounds and may require additional training in Safety Care upon hire. Other qualifications as established by the District.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Curtis Insurance Agency is looking for a driven organized individual to fill the position of CSR. Must be detailed oriented, have excellent work ethic, be able to deal professionally with customers and proficient with Microsoft Office. Prior insurance agency experience and experience with AMS360 management system is a plus, but not necessarily required. Email resume to: Heather Finn heatherf@curtisinsurance.com
ANDRUS POWER SOLUTIONS Inc. is a Distributor of multiple Generator Products and service center. We have immediate opening for a road service tech. Knowledge of engine driven alternators, auto transfer switches is helpful. We will train the right person. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance of diesel, gasoline and gaseous engines, generators and associated controls of all generator manufactures. You must have a clean driving record with valid driver’s license. Email resume to office@ andruspowersolutions.com Fax to (413)-243-0239. STONE COUNTERTOP Fabricator/ Installer helper: Full-time, experience in the stone and/ or construction trade preferred. Will train right person. Looking for a team player with a respectful, professional attitude and eagerness to learn. Paid vacation time, health, disability, life insurance. Please email resume to: kurt@rocksolidmarbleandgranite.com (413)-229-9001. Rock Solid Marble and Granite LLC, Sheffield, MA. EXPERIENCED, MOTIVATED, reliable. We get the job done! The Shopper’s Guide is direct mailed to 18,000+ readers in the tri-state community, and available for pick up at over 90 locations, with an additional 1,300 e-readers. Let us work for you! To advertise, email ads@ shoppersguideinc.com or call (413)-528-0095 for more info.
Application Deadline Date: Noon - December 30, 2020 Start Date/Work Schedule: To Begin As Soon As Possible through June, 2021 (6 ½ hrs./day; 7/hr. workday) Send Application, Resume, Letter of Interest, transcripts (if required) & 3 Current Written Letters of Reference to: Human Resources Department Berkshire Hills Regional School District P.O. Box 617, 50 Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01262 (413) 298-4017 ext. 719 - doreen.twiss@bhrsd.org EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Berkshire Hills Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual, orientation, sexual gender, gender identity, homelessness, religion, national origin or disabilities. (Chapter 622, Title IX and Sec. 504 Regs.)
CMC: BERKSHIRES is a private residential treatment program in New Marlborough, MA seeking mature, responsible Recovery Specialists (aka Mental Health Techs). Incredible opportunity for direct client contact, training, and personal growth in cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment setting. Experience in mental health or human services preferred. Market pay commensurate with experience ($15+/hour, +$3/hr. shift differential for overnight/ third shift). Excellent benefits including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee wellness programs, meals. Letter of interest and resume required as first part of application process. Email to rs-jobs@motivationandchange. com Qualified candidates will receive reply. No calls please. FULL-TIME HELP WANTED: We are an established retail lumber business specializing in selling large unique wood slabs and burls. Depending on your skills, you would be responsible for: preparing wood slabs for sale, photographing individual slabs for listing on our website, organizing and maintaining inventory, assisting walk-in customers, and pulling inventory and crating it for shipment. Must be self-motivated, be able to lift 50 lbs and have own transportation. Contact Matt@ BerkshireProducts.com or call (413)-229-7919. KITCHEN STAFF: Day time hours. Great pay + bonus long term. Call (413)-644-9988. Come by 684 Main Street, Great Barrington, email at info@ bizalions.com
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FURNITURE STUDIO specializing in high end custom work is seeking applicants for an Assistant Wood Worker/Cabinet Maker. Basic understanding of wood working tools and joinery is a plus. Good pay based on experience. Paid holidays and available health benefits. Please contact Will@nmcustom.com
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CMC:Berkshires (www.cmcberkshires.com) is a premier residential mental health treatment program in New Marlborough, MA. Seeking mature, responsible Recovery Specialists. Incredible opportunity for direct client care, community building, and personal growth in evidence-based treatment setting. Experience in mental health or human services preferred. Market pay commensurate with experience. Day and Evening Shifts $15+/hour (Overnight Shift Differential +$3.00/hour). Excellent benefits including: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee wellness program, meals. NO CALLS PLEASE. Letter of Interest and Resume required as first part of application process. Please send via email to: rs-jobs@motivationandchange.com. Thank you!
Join our diverse school community, by providing janitorial services for our residential school campus. We seek individuals who take pride in their work, and possess strong abilities to positively contribute as a member of the facilities team. Janitor responsibilities include routine cleaning of interior school buildings and dormitories. Typical schedule is 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 pm, with some periodic weekend rotation. Hotchkiss will train individuals who are eager to learn and embrace high quality standards. The Hotchkiss School provides comprehensive benefits including, health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous paid time off benefits. The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its staff and faculty qualified persons of diverse backgrounds. Located in Lakeville CT, Hotchkiss is easily reached from Torrington, CT in only 40 minutes, from Great Barrington, MA in 30 minutes and from northern Dutchess County, NY in only 15-30 minutes. Individuals hired by February 1, 2021 will be eligible for a bonus of $500 after six months of employment at Hotchkiss. Apply online! Visit the Careers page of our website, under Staff Opportunities: hotchkiss.org/careers
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FURNITURE STUDIO specializing in high end custom work is seeking applicants for an experienced Wood Worker/ Cabinet Maker. Good pay based on experience, paid holidays and available health benefits. Please send resume and portfolio if available. Will@nmcustom.com
Nature Works Land Care Inc., an innovative Ecological Landscape Design & Construction Company,
is hiring for the following positions: Project and Sales Manager & Garden Team Manager
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We are currently seeking an experienced landscape professional to lead our landscape construction team and a second candidate to lead our garden maintenance team. Strong skills in communication and organization required.
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LOOKING TO HIRE parttime servers. Willing to work nights/ weekends. Call or stop by Stateline Pizza in Canaan,CT (860)-824-1554. CDL CLASS A DRIVERS: Get hometime you deserve! Excellent pay, including milestone and productivity incentives. ADUSA Transportation has immediate job openings for dependable CDL-A truck drivers. Home daily! (855)-200-2883, x6556. CARRIERS NEEDED: Call Eric Shuman at The Berkshire Eagle, (413)-496-6343. DOUBLE YOUR AD DOLLARS with Co-op! We offer the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced and successful co-op advertising service! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll research your co-op opportunities and work to cut your advertising costs in half. Call Brad Spear to find out how the Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide can help your business. (413)-528-0095. brad@shoppersguideinc.com
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BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Great Barrington Stockbridge West Stockbridge
Custodian Requirements/Qualifications: High School Diploma. Knowledge of cleaning & finishing supplies & equipment; ability to work different shifts seasonally; ability to work well with others & independently. Other qualifications as established by the District. Starting Date: As Soon As Possible Work Schedule: 40 hrs./week Application Deadline Date: January 6, 2021 Send Application, Resume, Letter of Interest & 3 Current Letters of Reference to: Human Resources Department Berkshire Hills Regional School District, P.O. Box 617, 50 Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01262, (413) 298-4017 ext. 719 doreen.twiss@bhrsd.org EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Berkshire Hills Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disabilities. (Chapter 622, Title IX and Sec. 504 Regs.)
LICENSED JOURNEYMAN plumber wanted to join our growing team at Pioneer Plumbing Inc. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Must have a MA Journeymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Contact us at (413)-623-5911 or PioneerIncOffice@gmail.com FOR HIRE: Well established Help Wanted section connecting readers with employers for over 50 years! The Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide. www.shoppersguideinc.com
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KAREN SHREEFTER Landscape Design, creating, renovating, and maintaining captivating landscapes and gardens with my clients. Gift certificates available. Call (413)-528-1387.
GARDENING SERVICE: Call Berkshire Property Maintenance LLC today to get on our scheduled for Spring 2021. Professional and experienced gardeners for new installs, mulching, weeding and pruning. (917)833-0743. Servicing Sheffield, New Marlborough, Great Barrington and Egremont. S N O W B LO W E R , U S E D : Like new Arlens Deluxe 28 in. 2-stage electric start gas snow blower with auto-turn steering. Purchased late 2015 and used twice! Selling this one for $775. In store/online selling price $1200. (413)-298-7250. (P) TREE SERVICE: Residential Tree Work. Professional and safe, very skilled and efficient climbers. Busch Tree Service, (860)-307-7254. Free Estimates.
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FURNISHED ROOMS: Copake, NY. Private bath, refrigerator, microwave, utilities. Linens/ housekeeping services. (518)329-1175.
Prime Retail / Office Space Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA
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CONCEPT 2 INDOOR Rower model D PM3, excellent condition. $325. (518)-325-4368.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE rentals: In town, apartment, 1000 sq. ft., second floor, master bedroom en-suite, deck on river, $2,200 + utilities. Or, retail/ office space, 1000 sq. ft., 2 lge street side windows, hardwood floors, wood burning stove. $1,500 + utilities. Or, entire houses: 1 year lease, first month free. $2,800 + utilities. BerkshireRiversideRental.com Virtual tour weststockbridge dream.com (908)-507-3198.
COMMERCIAL SPACES for rent, Canaan, CT, across from Brewery: 2 commercial spaces. Both street facing with large windows. 1) 1250sf, 2 rooms, 1/2 bath, front and side entrances. $1000/mo, no utilities. 2) 300sf, 1 room, 1/2 bath, storage closet. $600/mo, includes heat. Call (860)-601-4476.
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2ND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE in GB village available immediately. Off-street parking included. Great light, newly refurbished, shared kitchen. High speed internet included. Email HousatonicHome@gmail. com (413)-298-7233.
MAINE LAND: 18 buildable acres on town dirt road, with power. Excellent hunting, fishing and snowmobiling, Serec Lake nearby, Guilford, Maine, just below Moosehead Lake Region. $2,000 per acre. May be able to split into two parcels. Call (413)-229-2969.
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CAMEL MOVING & Storage: (413)-822-0985. Find us on Angie’s List. See our testimonials at www.Camel MovingStorage.com CASTLE PAINTING LLC is a full-service painting company. Licensed and insured. Excellent work, reasonable prices. Call (413)-854-5675 or email CastlePaintingGB@gmail.com APARTMENT WANTED: Unfurnished. South County area. Older, employed nurse, nonsmoker, no pets. Long term, heat, snow removal included. (413)-446-3299.
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NEW MARLBOROUGH FARM, 24 acres, subdivided in 4 parcels, classic barn offers many uses. New four bedroom septic installed ready for your house design. Central water system, outbuilding and more. Located on Rt. 57, eight miles to Great Barrington. For sale in total or individual parcels ranging in size from 3, 8, or 10 acres. Sale by owner. Call (413)-229-8708 for additional details and schedule viewing.
Prime Office - Main Street, Gt. Barrington Separate Waiting Room - includes heat & electric High Speed Internet Available
Approx 315 sq. ft. with working fireplace, hardwood floors
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LOOKING FOR 2 BD, 1 BA unfurnished apt., condo, small house. Washer/dryer or hook ups. Local retired woman, non smoker, no pets. Great references. (413)-644-9737. Availability open.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE building lot: 181 West Center Road. 1.98 acres, cleared, driveway, great perc test done, stone walls, Southern exposure, stone lined well. By owner. (413)329-3906.
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Did you get out, or did you ride it out? Renaissance Investment Group clients stayed in the game, and it paid off BY NOAH HOFFENBERG Sponsored content editor LENOX — When the pandemic hit,
did you stay in or get out? Renaissance Investment Group clients stayed put, says Christopher Silipigno, the firm’s chief operating officer and a managing director. In 2020, that made all the difference for Renaissance clients, who, based on the recommendation of their advisers, remained invested in the stock market through the lows of March, when the coronavirus lockdowns began. “One of the best things that Renaissance did for its clients, or didn’t do, is we kept clients invested,” says Silipigno. “It took extensive analysis, discipline and resolve to not liquidate holdings and reduce exposure to equities. Because we didn’t sell when the market pulled back, our clients didn’t realize the losses witnessed at the lows.” In the earliest days of the outbreak, rather than move money into safe-haven and slow-growth investments, such as Treasury bonds, Renaissance instead withdrew from industries it knew would be hobbled by COVID-19 and then expanded into corners of the market that were set to fare better. “We made a decision to decrease our exposure to travel and leisure, energy and air transportation,” says Silipigno. “It was a big management decision that boded well for our clients,” says Silipigno. SOME FIRMS MISSED OUT In March and April, many other firms were withdrawing money from the stock market and missing out on what, in the end, was a 65 percent increase in the S&P 500, Silipigno says. Renaissance investment managers instead talked with clients and explained their plans to help reduce financial worry during one of the most dramatic times in market and world history. They followed a simple in-
house practice of making sure advisers thoroughly explain how they weigh what’s happening in local economies and in the news, and what’s actually pertinent to market performance and returns, as they’re often not the same. THE ELECTION AND ITS EFFECT The 2020 presidential election also caused concern for investors, but not so much for the Renaissance investment managers, who operate with the facts when it comes to politics and the market. Silipigno says the firm has “clients on both sides of the aisle, and with all of the media attention and concern, they were considering dramatic moves in their portfolio.” “We served in a role to provide research to clients to show that it wouldn’t be a good decision. Elections, and politics in general, have shown to have little effect on longer-term market trends,” says Silipigno. He says it was vital for clients to “stay invested through all of the noise of the election.” WALL STREET AND MAIN STREET “The expected crash did not happen. It points to the great disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. There is an emotional impulse to view the market in light of what’s happening in our local communities. While not completely detached, there are other factors that drive the market,” notes Silipigno. Unlike traditional recessions, Silipigno explains, the pandemic-spurred recession has been mitigated by swift Federal Reserve action and deep government spending on people and businesses. Also, certain sectors of the economy have boomed while others faltered. “Recognizing that these actions would drive market performance and support asset prices, in spite of other concerns in the economy, was a central tenet of our investment strategy.” Again, Renaissance’s careful analysis benefited clients.
GLOBAL EXPERTISE IS HERE To make sure Renaissance is well-positioned, whether in pandemic times or not, the firm relies on two things: research informed by experience. All Renaissance advisers are extensively experienced, of course, with the firm’s president and chief investment officer, Trevor Forbes, leading the investment-related decision making in a team with a combined 130 years of financial experience. Forbes, in particular, helmed an international division with CitiGroup. Forbes and his team buy individual stocks and bonds on behalf of clients, unlike agencies that buy into large, mutual funds and other investment products. “Our investing is always done on a relative, researched basis,” says Silipigno. “As the pandemic began to grip the globe, the question we had to ask ourselves was, ‘Will company X rebound faster or slower than other options?’ Our individual stock and bond investment style allows us to make these kinds of industry and stock-specific decisions.” THE STAY-AT-HOME ECONOMY The overnight stay-at-home economy is one example of how forward-thinking investing can net returns. “We all got pushed to digital living. There’s estimates out there gauging the leap forward as three to seven years’ time in just a few months,” says Silipigno. Even though some industries shrank and contributed to high jobless numbers, a large portion of the population was gainly employed, especially higher wage earners, who now have money to spend, he notes. With so many people at home more often, renovations and upgrades, new home purchases or builds have all been occurring, some at record levels. Investors properly positioned in these areas and with tech companies that prospered have experienced tremendous gains this year. ‘TAP INTO WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW’ “Being able to tap into what’s happening now and why it’s
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different than a typical recession, and allocating portfolios appropriately, and not responding in a way that has you pulling out of the market, this is where having an investment team with the depth and experience we have, pays off. This is where the rubber meets the road,” says Silipigno. A month ago, a COVID-19 vaccine was a variable, an unknown, he notes; now, the recently approved vaccine is causing one the greatest rotations in stock market history. “What we did in preparation for this, was to actively trim holdings in outperforming stocks, to capture gains and reduce volatility, and we also were careful to include some names that we knew would do well when we began to return to normal. Anticipating and preparing for this rotation was vital.” BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCE “Our clients’ stock performance and returns are benefited by this level of analysis and experience,” says Silipigno. “Because of this, clients at Renaissance did better during the pandemic, staying invested in the market versus selling and getting out. In the face of crisis and uncertainty, and with fear taking over, even professionals violated those principles. This is where experience and guidance come in.” To speak with the Renaissance Investment Group team, call 413445-2481 or visit rigllc.com. This article is limited to the dissemination of general information pertaining to Renaissance’s investment advisory services. It is for informational purposes only and should not be construed by a consumer and/or prospective client as a solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation. Renaissance’s specific advice is given only within the context of our contractual agreements with each client. Advice may only be rendered after delivery of Form ADV Part 2 and 3 the execution of an agreement by the client and Renaissance. Prior results do not guarantee future performance.