Upcoming events at EPOCH at Melbourne

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EPOCH to host Veteran’s Day ceremony

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include readings and the presentation of certificates of appreciation and gifts for all veterans in attendance. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and stay for refreshments. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. For more information call 413-499-1992.

Berkshire Music School to perform at EPOCH

Students from the Berkshire Music School will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne, 140 Melbourne Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, at 3:30 p.m. Faculty coach Jean Stackhouse will direct a piano-French horn-violin ensemble for this afternoon concert.

The Berkshire Music School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality music education for people in the Berkshires community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend their performance, which is being offered free of charge as part of EPOCH’s community outreach and education programs. For more information, please call 413-499-1992.

Annual Craft Fair at EPOCH

EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artisans and Melbourne’s own knitting group, the Knit Wits, will have goods on display for sale. EPOCH will also host a bake sale. All proceeds from the Knit Wits and bake sale tables will benefit Hospicecare in the Berkshires. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local organizations and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. All are invited to attend the craft fair. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. Please call 413-499-1992 for more information.

An EPOCH armchair adventure: ‘Journey Through Venice’

Karen E. Holtslag, M.S., a trainer, counselor and professional coach, will present “Journey Through Venice” at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. Using pictures taken during a recent visit to Venice, Holtslag will take the audience on a rich, visual adventure through Italy’s floating city. Her presentation is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. For more information or to request a reservation call 413-499-1992.

‘Value of Friendship’ presentation at EPOCH

Rabbi Carol Mitchell will present a “Value of Friendship” presentation at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. Rabbi Mitchell will discuss the importance of building and maintaining friendships in the balance of life. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road.

Rabbi Mitchell is the Jewish Chaplain for Charlesbank Hospice Care. In addition to her ordination, she holds a B.A. in economics from New York University and an M.A. in Economics and Education from Columbia University. Her presentation is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reservation, call 413-499-1992.
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Dalton Counter Sues Berkshire Concrete

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The dispute between Berkshire Concrete and the town has taken another turn as the town pursues a countersuit against the excavation company.
 
On April 13, Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, launched legal action against the town, seeking damages, the overturning of the Planning Board's denial of its special permit, and additional proposed orders of a court. 
 
The town has responded with a countersuit of its own, seeking a preliminary injunction requiring Berkshire Concrete to fully restore Lot 105-16 and a permanent injunction mandating an effective dust mitigation plan. 
 
The suit also requests that Berkshire Concrete pay all fines assessed against them, along with the town’s legal costs and attorney's fees, and other relief deemed by the court. 
 
The claim explains the timeline of events dating back to 2024 when Berkshire Concrete started mining without town approval on parcel 105-16, clearing trees and vegetation that abuttors claimed acted as a natural barrier. 
 
The removal of this vegetation resulted in the creation of a corridor for wind to carry dust from the lot and onto residential properties in the abutting neighborhood, the suit claims. 
 
Almost a year ago, both the Select Board and Planning Board expressed that they wanted parcel No. 105-16 fully mitigated to abide by the town's bylaws.
 
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