Lenox Winterland Festival Set Saturday

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Winterland event this Saturday from 10 to 2 on Church Street.
 
It will include eight to 10 artisan craft vendors, food, doughnuts with Santa and music on upper Church Street.
 
Attendees can shop with local merchants as they offer holiday specials or browse the artisan crafters present for gifts for friends and family. Products include handcrafted jewelry, candles, maple syrup products, alpaca hats and mittens, glassworks and more. 
 
Kids can meet with Santa from 10 to noon and receive specially crafted doughnuts from Shire Donuts for $5. Live entertainment will be provided by Christine Bilé from noon to 2 at 51 Church St., where Antimony Brewing and Charlie's Bistro trucks will serving food and beer. Restaurant Cello will have hot cocoa and cookies at its spot along with brunch service.
 
The Lenox Chamber will be a raffling off a basket valued at $250. Raffle tickets are $10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Center as will the proceeds from Doughnuts with Santa. Attendees can also enjoy the Holiday Tree Walk where businesses have individually decorated trees complete with a hidden pickle for the kids to hunt for. Maps will be available at the chamber table at the event.
 
The local downtown merchants will also have holiday specials and plenty of gift ideas for the season. Some will be offering other treats to enjoy while shopping. Clothing, blankets, home goods, toys and even great artwork can be found at sale prices. 
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Almgren Recognized for Elder Law Expertise

LENOX, Mass. — Paula K. Almgren, founder of Berkshire Law Group, has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list for the fifth consecutive year. The list recognizes attorneys in the state.
 
Almgren has practiced law for over 20 years, specializing in elder law, estate, trust, and tax planning, administration, and life care. She is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and holds degrees from Williams College and Albany Law School of Union University. Her areas of expertise include Medicaid and community resource utilization for elder care.
 
Berkshire Law Group provides legal services related to aging, including asset protection, eldercare navigation, and legal document preparation. The firm employs a team of attorneys, a registered nurse/care coordinator, veteran and Medicaid benefits coordinators, and probate, trust, and estate administrators.
 
In 2020, Almgren served as President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Massachusetts Chapter. During her tenure, she and other chapter members advocated against the placement of COVID-19 patients in nursing homes. She has also participated in legislative advocacy for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
 
Almgren serves on the Fairview Hospital Ethics Committee and the Pittsfield Council on Aging. She is a member of the Alzheimer’s Partnership, the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council, and the Massachusetts and Berkshire Bar Associations. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.
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