Best of the Berkshires 2023

The Best of the Berkshires 2023 A special publication of The Berkshire Eagle Saturday, October 28, 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Best of the Berkshires 2023 Winners Food & Drink

7

Shopping

43

Health, Wellness & Beauty

18

Automotive

48

Law, Finance & Education

24

Entertainment

54

Home Improvement

31

Sports & Recreation

58

Professional Services

37

Community Life

62

Winner Index

65

 Reader Picks: There are more amazing people, places and organizations in the Berkshires than could ever fit on one ballot. Every year, we ask the community to give us their suggestions for the businesses they want to celebrate. A selection of those nominations are included here, marked with a .

Learn more about this year's Best of the Berkshires winners at bestofberk.berkshireeagle.com

BEST MUSEUM Berkshire Museum, p.54 Miles Mirke, age 7, gazes at a model of the moon at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield.

BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

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ANDREW M. HOCHBERG DAVID R. CIANFLONE THOMAS J. MARTIN JOSHUA C. HOCHBERG

The Names You Trust All on One Team

“On behalf of the partners and staff o f Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our clients and to the community for your continued support and for voting us: BEST LAW FIRM IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY!” Fran Marinaro, Firm Administrator

75 South Church Street Suite 550

(413) 499-2323

ANTHONY MASSIMIANO MICHAEL J. MARTIN

DANIEL J. MARTIN SHAUN T. MAHONEY ROBERT NOTO WILLIAM LANDA JAMES J. SISTO Also a CPA Licensed in MA, NY Of Counsel

Areas of Practice • Personal Injury • Criminal Defense • Estate Planning • Probate Administration • Residential Real Estate • Commercial Real Estate • Business Transactions • Divorce & Family Law

• Civil Litigation • Elder Law • Business Litigation • Landlord/Tenant Law • Creditors Rights • Trial Advocacy • Employment Law • Insurance Coverage

Suite 3

www.MHCattorneys.com

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Save the Date

The Best of the Berkshires Event is back!

November 15th @

5-7 pm

Over 100 vendors YOU voted Best of The Berkshires will be there!

Food samples, swag, music, cash bar and much more!

T H E S TAT I O N E R Y FA C T O R Y • 6 3 F L A N S B U R G A V E . • D A LT O N , M A

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FOOD & DRINK BEST RESTAURANT

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

BEST DINER

Mazzeo’s Ristorante

Tito’s Mexican Grill

Misty Moonlight Diner

1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com

34 Depot St., Pittsfield 413-344-4285 titosmexicangrill.restaurant

BEST FINE DINING

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT

565 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-499-2483 mistydiner.com

Mazzeo’s Ristorante

Jae’s

1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com

1032 South St., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsfield 413-464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Grazie Italian Ristorante

BEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 graziena.com

23 Spring St., Williamstown, at Williams College 413-458-5200 spiceroot.com

Spice Root

BEST DONUT SHOP

Shire Donuts 52 Summer St., Adams 813 Dalton Division Rd., Dalton 413-776-7271 shiredonuts.com BEST COFFEE SHOP

Dottie’s Coffee Lounge 444 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-1792 dottiescoffeelounge.com

Thank You

for voting us Best Supermarket

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BEST INN/BED & BREAKFAST The Red Lion Inn, p.41

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

From left, John Demler, Matthew Passetto, Kara Demler, Teagan Demler and Jessica Passetto, The Berkshire Victorian Carolers, sing from the the porch of The Red Lion Inn at the 33rd annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas in 2022. The event celebrates Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays.

Thanks for voting us

Best Mortgage Lender Again!

Louann Harvey AVP, Mortgage Officer NMLS# 763683 lharvey@berkshirebank.com 413.446.3511

Mortgage products are provided by Berkshire Bank: Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Loans are subject to credit approval.

NMLS Registry Number – 506896.

Rev.10/23

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BEST BAKERY

Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs

Bakin’ Bakery

26 Maple St., Hinsdale 413-655-8309 ozziessteakandeggs.com

117 Main St., Sheffield 413-248-1080 facebook.com/bakinbakeryberkshires

BEST SANDWICH SHOP

BEST BREAKFAST

Angelina’s Subs Adams 34-1/2 Columbia St. 413-743-9744 Dalton 657 Main St. 413-684-1178

Pittsfield 53 North St. 413-358-4777

marketplacekitchen.com

Flo’s Diner

BEST HIBACHI

1245 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-442-3567 facebook.com/flosdinerpittsfield

Koto Hibachi Steak House 795 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-770-7128 kotohibachi.com

BEST BRUNCH

North Adams Oasis Plaza, American Legion Dr. 413-664-0315 Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave. 413-443-9875 133 Elm St. 413-499-8892 97 W. Housatonic St. 413-443-7928

Sheffield 18 Elm Ct. 413-248-5040 ext. 2

Proprietor’s Lodge 22 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-9546 proprietorslodge.com

BEST SUSHI

Jae’s

BEST LUNCH

1032 South St., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsfield 413-464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com

The Marketplace Great Barrington 240 Stockbridge Rd. 413-528-2233

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The Central Block Building 75 North Street Suite 170B, Pittsfield, Ma. 01201 • 413.441.8453 Instagram / Facebook @ Silversolutionsmedspa • Website www.silversolutionsmedspa.com

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“Best of Berkshires” survey is based solely on the number of votes received by the listed entity. The survey vey does not offer voters specific criteria or factors that define “best.” The judgment factors used by voters are not known to the survey sponsor or BMM. Appearance on the “Best of Berkshires” list should not be construed as an endorsement of BMM’s investment skill or acumen or an endorsement by any regulatory or government body.

BMM promotes the survey in its marketing materials and makes active efforts to encourage voting but has not provided any financial remuneration to the survey sponsor or voters. Investments in securities are not insured, protected or guaranteed and may result in loss of income and/or principal.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

“BEST WEALTH TH MANAGEMENT”

We’re truly honored to be selected for a fourth straight year, and deeply grateful to be part of the Berkshire community. Your support means the world to us!

- Allen, Stacey, and the entire Berkshire Money Management team

Your Full-Service Retirement Readiness Partners MONEY MANAGEMENT

We design and implement a complete financial plan for you so you can focus on what matters most.

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST CHICKEN WINGS

BEST BURGER

BEST SEAFOOD

Ye Olde Forge Restaurant

Zinky’s Pub

Salmon Run Fish House

51 Daly Ave., Dalton 413-684-9766 zinkyspub.com

78 Main St., Lee 413-243-3900 salmonrunfishhouse.com

BEST HOT DOG

BEST BARBECUE 

125 North Main St., Lanesborough 413-442-6797 yeoldeforge.com

Hot Dog Ranch

BEST NACHOS

Patrick’s Pub

Old Man Jeff ’s

26 Bank Row, Pittsfield 413-499-1994 patrickspubma.com

114 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-0055 hotdogranch.net

BEST BURRITOS

BEST PIZZA

Hot Harry’s

Crust

Dalton 403 Main St. 413-300-0028

505 East St., Pittsfield 413-464-7977 crustpz.com

145 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-344-9353 thrivediner.com

BEST STEAK

BEST DESSERT

Pittsfield 37 North St. 413-448-6155 724 Tyler St., 413-448-2220 hotharrysburritos.com

370 Pecks Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-4244 oldmanjeff.com BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD

Thrive Diner

RJ’s Restaurant

Chocolate Springs Café

109 First St., Pittsfield 413-464-8204 rjs109.com

55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-637-9820 chocolatesprings.com

Thank You Berkshire County For Once Again Voting Us

“Best Florist” 2008 - 2023

Viale Florist 99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield, MA 442-6956 www.vialeflorist.com “Since 1906”

HomeInstead.com/Berkshire | 413.397.2874

Customer service is our #1 priority because you deserve the Best!!

Thanks for Voting Us Best Campground in the Berkshires Again!

Tent Trailer

Motorhome Group Camping

www.mtgreylockcampsitepark.com | info@mtgreylockcampsitepark.com 413-447-9419 | Open April 21st through November 5th 2024 Reservations Open Nov 15th, Online or By Phone

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BEST CANDY SHOP

BEST CATERER

Robin’s Candy Shop

KJ Nosh

288 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-8477 robinscandy.com

339 Tyler St., Pittsfield 413-464-9582 kjnosh.com

BEST ICE CREAM

Krispy Cones 585 S Main St., Lanesborough 413-499-9800 krispyconesicecream.com BEST YOGURT

Ayelada 505 East St., Pittsfield 413-344-4126 ayelada.com BEST OUTDOOR DINING

The Roasted Garlic 483 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-9910 theroastedgarlic.com

Lee 10 Pleasant St. 413-243-3201

BEST FARMSTAND

North Adams 45 Veterans Memorial Dr. 413-663-6549

Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center

Pittsfield 200 West St. 413-447-7301

1775 S. State Rd., Cheshire 413-442-4749 whitneysfarm.com

bigy.com

BEST FARMERS MARKET

Great Barrington Farmers’ Market 18 Church St., Great Barrington greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org BEST SUPERMARKET

Big Y Supermarket Great Barrington 740 S. Main St. 413-528-1314

BEST DELI

Guido’s Fresh Marketplace Great Barrington 760 S. Main St. 413-528-9255 Pittsfield 1020 South St. 413-442-9912 guidosfreshmarketplace.com

Jessica Rizzo VOTED BERKSHIRE’S BEST REALTOR THANK YOU TO MY CLIENTS, FRIENDS & FAMILY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Unmatched experience, Unbeatable results.

Jessica Rizzo

Broker Associate (413) 212-2236 jessica@bdhrealestate.com

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Fontaine’s

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Thanks for voting us the Best in The Berkshires!

9 Beers on tap & 1 Cask Conditioned Beer In Business since 1995 Located in historic barns Solar brewed beer - Powered by the sun

For over two decades, we have operated an earth-friendly & sustainable business with our recycling and solar energy programs

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BEST BUTCHER

BEST BAR

BEST PUB

Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood

Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant

Freight Yard Pub

Guido’s Fresh Marketplace

650 Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-3331 thebrookhousepub.com

Great Barrington 760 S. Main St. 413-528-4488 Pittsfield 1020 South St. 413-442-2222

BEST BARTENDER

guidosfreshmarketplace.com/mazzeo

26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 graziena.com

BEST PRODUCE

Wild Oats Market 320 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-8060 wildoats.coop BEST ORGANIC FOOD

Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge St., Great Barrington 413-528-9697 berkshire.coop

Christi Ross / Grazie

Heritage State Park - Building 3, 1 Furnace St., North Adams 413-663-6547 freightyardpub.com BEST MARGARITA

El Habanero 685 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-4425 elhabaneromexicangrill.net BEST WINE SELECTION

SPIRITED Wines 444 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-448-2274 spirited-wines.com

BEST SPORTS BAR

Locker Room Sports Pub

BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION

232 Main St., Lee 413-243-2662 lockerroomsportspub.com

Nejaime’s Wine Cellars 3 Elm St., Stockbridge 413-298-3454 nejaimeswine.com

Houseplants - Birdfeeders & Seed - Garden Supplies Holiday Decorating Center: November & December

413 464-9155

Thanks for voting us Best Tree Service in the Berkshires four years in a row!! info@kelleybrothers.org

Thank you for voting us Best Garden Center!

Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center 600 Main - Great Barrington www.kelleybrotherstreeservice.com

Open Daily 8-5

413-528-0166 Learn more at WardsNursery.com

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. . . u o Y k n a Th Berkshire County!

8

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Berkshire's Readers Choice Award for BEST CONTRACTOR IN A ROW in Berkshire County.         "It's customers like you who make our progress possible and we thank you for voting for Morrison's Home Improvement."

— Steve Morrison with daughters and co-owners Stephany & Ashley

BE S T CON T R A C T OR

Design & Renovation

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Offering a Full Array of Interior and Exterior Remodeling Services

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BEST LIQUOR STORE

BEST WINERY

BEST CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE 

Liquors Inc.

Balderdash Cellars

485 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-443-4466 liquorsinc.com

81 State Rd., Richmond 413-464-4629 balderdashcellars.com

Nejaime’s Wine Cellars

BEST BREWERY

BEST DISTILLERY

Barrington Brewery 420 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington 413-528-8282 barringtonbrewery.net

60 Main St., Lenox 413-637-2221

Berkshire Mountain Distillers 356 S. Main St., Sheffield 413-229-0219 berkshiremountaindistillers.com

52 Summer St, Adams 813 Dalton Division Rd, Dalton shiredonuts.com ■ We’re very excited to have been voted Best Donut Shop for the third year in a row!

■ Fresh, made-to-order donuts with hundreds of topping combinations.

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3 Elm St., Stockbridge 413-298-3454 www.nejaimeswine.com

Thank you for choosing us as the Berkshires’ best mental health practice!

talk therapy | training | consulting

“ Thank you Berkshire County for voting us the Best” for 2 years in a row!

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Preventative Maintenance — 24 Hour Emergency Service —

Full Service Mechanical Contractor Since 1968

413-443-4402

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BEST FLORIST Viale Florist, p.39

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Michele Shier of Viale Florist picks out a flower for Jillian Killeen, 7, at the 2019 Best of the Berkshires event at The Stationary Factory in Dalton. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, November 15th — Save the date and come meet the winners!

CAN INSTALL ABOVE GROUND, INGROUND, OR SEMI-INGROUND

60 Years of Quality Service & Customer Satisfaction

760 Cheshire Rd.

(1 mile north of Berkshire Mall) POOLS

&

SPAS

by LaFrance Inc.

Lanesboro, Mass 499-2702

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY BEST PHYSICIAN

BEST DENTIST

BEST ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Catherine Keating

Messenger Digital Dentistry

Dr. Michael Cestone

Berkshire Family Practice Associates, North County

111 S. State St., North Adams 413-664-6545 reasons2smile.com

Berkshire Orthodontics

71 Hospital Ave., 3rd Floor North Adams 413-664-5550 berkshirehealthsystems.org BEST PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Jacqueline Jones Berkshire Pediatrics 777 North St.,Ste. 305 Pittsfield 413-499-8531 chpberkshires.org/chpberkshire-pediatrics/

Pittsfield 435 South St.

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry

Williamstown 772 Main St. 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics.com BEST OPTOMETRIST

Pittsfield 200 Elm St. 413-499-4850

Pittsfield Vision Associates

Great Barrington 100 Maple Ave. 413-528-4490 yarmoskypediatricdentistry.com

217 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-3797 pittsfieldvision.com

Thank you for Voting us

Best Paving Services Thank You Berkshire County for Voting Us Best Travel Agency for the 2nd Year in a row.

1450 East Street, Suite 6N, Pittsfield MA • 413-443-9188 Monday - Friday 10 AM - 3:30 PM

in The Berkshires!

A1& INC & septic

sewer . paving

excavating

28 Cross Road Clarksburg MA 01247

413-663-8351

a1septic.sewer@gmail.com • www.a1incorporated.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING GRAZIE

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND CHRISTI ROSS BEST BARTENDER IN THE BERKSHIRES

26 MARSHALL STREET | NORTH ADAMS, MA

WWW.GRAZIENA.COM | 413-664-0044

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Thank you to the Berkshire Community for voting me Best Attorney in the Berkshires for three consecutive years!

“I am honored and overwhelmed with gratitude, but would be nothing without my legal assistants, Libby and Holly, and associate Thane! We look forward to continuing to serve you in Berkshire County and Southern Vermont for years to come.”

—Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq.—

Areas of Practice Real Estate Estate Planning Probate of Estates Business Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Contracts Other Areas Available Upon Request

148 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 413-346-5888 | TRumbolt@Rumboltlaw.com

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Advanced Hearing Aids Flynn’s Pharmacy

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

Elle Day Spa

5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-442-5284 advancedhearingaidspittsfield.com

173 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-445-5567 flynnspharmacy.com

87 S. Main St., Lanesborough 413-445-5600 elledayspa.com

BEST AUDIOLOGIST

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

Greylock Audiology Hearing and Balance Center

Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness

Madden Chiropractic

510 North St. #9, Pittsfield 413-443-4800 greylockaudiology.com BEST URGENT CARE

Berkshire Health Urgent Care 505 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-0930 urgent.berkshirehealthsystems.org

Dalton 400 Main St. 413-684-9783

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Pittsfield 5 Cheshire Road, Ste. 139 413-442-0913 Lee 35 Canal St. 413-243-3994

Lenox Lenox Fit Center, 90 Pittsfield Road, 413-637-2810 Pittsfield 740 Williams St. 413-447-8070 physicaltherapyschdy.com

maddenchiropractic.com BEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

413 Theraworks 60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 206/215, North Adams 413-353-2515 413theraworks.com

CATERING BY CHEF MIKE MONGEON Chef Mike Mongeon and Skye Breault

Thank You for Voting KJ Nosh Best Cater in the Berkshires.

We thank our staff for all your hard work & dedication.

Mike Mongeon (Chef/Owner) operates two restaurants: 339 Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA • 413-464-9582 and Berkshire Hills Country Club 500 Benedict Rd, Pittsfield, MA • 413-447-9429 Greenock Country Club 220 West Park Street, Lee, MA • 413-243-9719 www.kjnosh.com

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BEST BOAT RENTAL Berkshire U-Drive Rentals, p.52 BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

People gather at Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rentals for a day on the water at Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield on Monday, September 7, 2020.

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BEST HOME HEALTH CARE

BEST ALZHEIMER’S CARE

BEST TANNING SALON

Home Instead

Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place

Dalton Rays Tanning

66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-397-2874 homeinstead.com/berkshire

140 Melbourne Rd., Pittsfield 413-499-1992 wingateliving.com/locations/ melbourne-place

BEST NURSING HOME

Berkshire Place 290 South St., Pittsfield 413-445-4056 berkshireplace.com

BEST BEAUTY SALON

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Kimball Farms Life Care 235 Walker St., Lenox 413-341-1843 kimballfarms.org

Four One Three Salon 54 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-7076 fouronethreesalon.com

45 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0100 banecare.com/Sugar-Hill-assistedliving-programs-services

1175 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-7785 facebook.com/ roccosnorthendbarbershop

Luxury Nails & Spa 489 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-344-9162 luxurynailslenox.com

Silver Solutions MedSpa

Rocco’s North End Barbershop

Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community

BEST NAIL SALON

BEST SPA

BEST BARBER SHOP

BEST ASSISTED LIVING

14 Depot St., Dalton 413-300-0070 sites.google.com/view/ dalton-rays-tanning/home

75 North St., Pittsfield 413-441-8453 silversolutionsmedspa.com BEST TATTOO AND BODY ART

ARh+ Lab 100 Summer St., Adams 413-652-7095 facebook.com/evan.bates.184

Thank you for voting us

BEST Craft Beer Selection and BEST Cheese & Charcuterie Boards

NEJAIME’S WINE CELLARS

Wine • Liquor • Craft Beer • Specialty Foods • Gifts • 3 Elm St, Stockbridge 413-298-3454

Open 7 Days nejaimeswine.com

• 60 Main St, Lenox Village 413-637-1701

Catering

TO YOUR LIFESTYLE

Catering in the berkshires and behind for over 30 years. marketplacekitchen.com

L.P. Adams Co., Inc. would like to thank our employees and customers for the long standing service, dedication and business. Without you, the Best of the Berkshires would not be possible for us.

484 Housatonic St., Dalton, MA • Mon.-Fri. 6-5, Sat. 6-1 TEL: (413) 684-0025 • FAX: (413) 684-0427 • www.lpadams.com

Full Service Catering (413) 248-5040 ext. 1

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for voting Berkshire Community Action Council Best Community Service Organization in the Berkshires 4 years in a row!

We are Community Driven...Community Strong!

Pittsfield Offices 14 Maplewood Avenue 1531 East Street 413-445-4503

North Adams Office 85 Main Street, 2nd Floor 413-663-3014 bcacinc.org

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LAW, FINANCE & EDUCATION BEST INSURANCE AGENT

Wheeler & Taylor

BEST ART INSTITUTE

333 Main St., Great Barrington 1-800-422-8553 wheelertaylor.com

The Clark Art Institute, p.54

BEST ATTORNEY

Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. 148 Main St., Williamstown 413-346-5888 rumboltlaw.com BEST LAW OFFICE

Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP 75 S Church St., Ste.550, Pittsfield 413-499-2323 mhcattorneys.com

Thank You

to all who voted us Best of the Berkshires

We appreciate you!

Find us on the Booksy App, call the shop or scan the QR code to book your next appointment.

1175 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-7785

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Allie Neely, 8, reacts to seeing her reflection after getting her face painted by Christine Gloster, The Happy Face Painter, at The Clark Art Institute’s Community Day.

LIQUORS INC. Thank you for Voting Liquors Inc. Best Liquor store in the Berkshires!

Stop in and see why customers travel from beyond the Berkshires to shop the largest selection, receive great prices, and visit our Liquors Inc sale team!

liquorsinc.com • 485 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 • 413-443-4466 Hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 9pm Fri - Sat: 9am - 10pm • Sun: 10am - 6pm

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HONESTY

INTEGRITY

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UNMATCHED CUSTOMER SERVICE

We are humbled and honored by your support!

BEST JEWELER IN THE BERKSHIRES 2 YEARS IN A ROW Come see why!

558 EAST ST. PITTSFIELD 413-447-9023 TUES-FRI 9:30AM-5:30PM SAT 9:30AM-4:00PM

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JACKIE FARRELL, DPT THOMAS COONEY, DPT

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ROBERT PADUANO, PT

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V OTED BEST PRO DUCE 6 C O N S E C U TIV E Y E A R S

Pittsfield Office 740 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-447-8070

Community Owned Grocery Store OPEN DAILY 8 AM to 8 PM

Wild Oats Market, 320 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-8060

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SHAUNNA HOULE, DPT

Dalton Office 400 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226 413-684-9783 Lenox Office 90 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240 413-637-2810

TIFFANY BROWER, PT JOHN DELAHANTY, DPT AMANDA ROBERTS, DPT

We are proud to be your Best Hardware Store 27 years in a row!

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Carr Hardware wins 2014 LED Retailer of the Year Beacon Award 2023

The Golden Hammer Award 2022 GOLD place Telly Award for 2021

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BEST BANK

BEST CREDIT UNION

Lee Bank

Greylock Federal Credit Union

Pittsfield Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Ste. 26, 413-445-5555

Adams 2 Park St. 413-743-7333

Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North St. 413-997-6300

Great Barrington 250 Stockbridge Rd. 413-644-9234

71 Elm St. 413-997-4400

Great Barrington 279 Main St. 413-243-0117 Lee 75 Park St. 413-528-5531 Lenox 450 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South St. 413-445-7270 Stockbridge 3 Elm St. 413-298-3611 leebank.com

Lee 47 Main St. 413-243-2121 Lenox 68 Main St. 413-637-4999 North Adams 131 Ashland St. 413-664-4477

75 Kellogg St. 413-236-4000 150 West St. 413-236-4000 Williamstown 455 Main St. 413-458-4441 greylock.org

BEST BEAUTY SALON Four One Three Salon, p.22

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Sawyer Hamilton, 8, gets her hair cut from Alicia Powers at Four One Three Salon on Wendell Street in Pittsfield as part of Back to School, Haircuts for the Community in 2022. The event was done in partnership with Officer Darren Derby and The Pittsfield Police Department’s community outreach program. In addition to a free haircut, kids could get a new knapsack and other goodies.

28 | Best of the Berkshires 2023 BEST MORTGAGE LENDER

Berkshire Bank Great Barrington 255 Stockbridge Road 413-528-1664 244 Main St. 413-644-3520

Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

165 Elm St. 413-447-1880

Berkshire Money Management

66 West St. 413-445-8365

161 Main St.,Dalton

99 North St. 413-445-3544

72 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington

Lee 1 Park St. 413-243-1800

Sheffield 103 Main St. 413-229-8516

413-997-2006 berkshiremm.com

Lenox 25 Main St. 413-445-3439 495 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-997-6050

Stockbridge 32 Main St. 413-298-5526

Elie El Saddik, C.P.A.

berkshirebank.com

197 South St.,Pittsfield 413-443-7501 berkshirecpa.com

Otis 30 East Otis Rd. 413-269-7546

BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER

BEST CHILD CARE

MyCom Federal Credit Union

KidZone Child Care/ Educational Center

101 Fenn St., Pittsfield 413-442-6501 mycomcu.org

10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-448-2366 kidzonechildcare.com

Pittsfield 39 Cheshire Rd. 413-499-1068 734 Williams St. 413-499-5178

Power Washing Thank you for voting Freedom Power washing the Best in the Berkshires!

BEST CPA

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BEST SPORTS BAR for 2 years in a row!

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Ready Set Learn 133 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-344-9991

BEST MUSIC SCHOOL

North Adams McCann 70 Hodges Cross Rd. 413-236-5201

Grace Note Guitars 32 North St., Cheshire 413-662-9948 gracenoteguitars.com

Pittsfield Downtown Pittsfield Location 437 North St. 413-236-1631

41 Wendall Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-0880 ready-set-learn.co BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

Saint Agnes Academy

Main Campus 1350 West St., 413-499-4660 berkshirecc.edu

30 Carson Ave., Dalton 413-684-3143 saintagnesacademy.com

BEST CONTINUING EDUCATION

Berkshire Community College

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College

Great Barrington South County Center 343 Main St. 413-236-5202

1350 West St., Pittsfield 413-236-2190 berkshireolli.org

BEST COLLEGE

Animal Inn, p.37 PROVIDED PHOTO

Boarders frolic in the yard during a typical day at the Animal Inn of the Berkshires.

A BIG THANK YOU for voting Best of the Berkshires BESTASIAN

BEST PET BOARDING

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES STORE IN THE BEST OF BERKSHIRES READERS CHOICE AWARDS!

BESTSUSHI

Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6am-10am Sat/Sun 7am-11am Lunch/Dinner: Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm Sun 11:30am-9:00pm

1032 South Street Pittsfield, MA (413) 464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com jaesrestaurant@gmail.com

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BUILDING TRUST. DELIVERING RESULTS.

Thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires 8 years in a row!

CUSTOMERS HAVE PUT THEIR TRUST IN THERMO EXPERT SINCE 1984.

THERMOEXP.COM | 413-443-2099

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Best Brunch In The Berkshires Sunday’s 10-1

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The Proprietor’s Lodge

22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 344-9546

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HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

BEST ARCHITECT

BEST ROOFING

Jessica Rizzo Berkshire Dream Home

Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners

Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal

2 Depot St., Dalton 413-212-2236 homesnap.com/Jessica-Rizzo/gmb

50 Depot St., Dalton 413-684-0925 hillengineers.com

BEST REAL ESTATE BROKER

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

449 Pittsfield Rd., Ste. 201, Lenox 413-216-4506 jsmegalroofing.com

Jason Nocher

Leah Luczynski

BEST ELECTRICIAN

Nocher Realty

Leah Luczynski Interior Design

48 Elm St., Pittsfield 102 Summer St., Adams 152 Main St., Great Barrington 413-442-0200 nocherrealty.com

413-464-9333 leahinteriors.com

Berkshire Dream Home

haddadauto.com

2 Depot St., Dalton 413-443-7274 berkshiredreamhome.com

Morrison’s Home Improvement 25 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-442-3001 morrisonshomeimprovement.com

7 Westview Rd., Pittsfield 413-213-3661 comalli.com BEST PLUMBER

Pittsfield Pipers Inc. Pittsfield 413-443-4402 pittsfieldpipers.com

The Haddad family would like to thank our community for voting us Best New Car Dealer and Best Auto Body Repair.

We will continue to do our best to give you the best service and sales for years to come!

HADDAD TOYOTA

130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 445-4535

HADDAD HYUNDAI 689 East St Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 997-2277

HADDAD SUBARU 652 East St Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1584

haddadauto.com

BEST REALTY COMPANY

BEST CONTRACTOR

Comalli Group, Inc.

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “BEST OF THE BERKSHIRES” FOUR YEARS RUNNING! An agency with a local address is not the same as a local agency.

For over 150 years, our employees and owners have lived, worked, and supported Berkshire Country.

A truly local agency serving the community we live in.

“Covering” all of the Berkshires Since 1871.

Canaan Proudly representing

413.528.1000

wheelertaylor.com SINCE 1871

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST HEATING/COOLING

BEST TREE SERVICE

BEST POOL COMPANY

Laureyns United

Kelley Brothers Tree Service

Imperial Pools & Spas

146 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-684-5100 laureynsunited.com BEST RENEWABLE ENERGY

Berkshire Photovoltaic Services 60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 109 North Adams 413-664-0152 bpvs.com BEST LANDSCAPING/LAWN CARE

Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care 10 Goodrich St., Pittsfield 413-442-7962 ryanlandscapingandlawncare.com

15 Taconic Park Dr., Pittsfield 413-822-3659 kelleybrotherstreeservice.com

760 Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-2702 imperialpoolsandspas.com BEST SNOW REMOVAL

Berkshire Property Managers

BEST PAVING SERVICES

A1 Incorporated 28 Cross Rd., Clarksburg 413-663-8351 a1incorporated.com/ paving-n-excavating

455 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-5905 berkshirepropertymanagers.com

BEST FENCING 

Clifford Oil & Propane

BEST HOME FUEL

Rilla Contracting Cheshire 413-358-3304 facebook.com/rillacontracting

40 Willow Creek Rd., Lenox 413-637-0810 cliffordoil.com

thank you!

For voting us Best Home Cleaning Service

Thank you for Voting

Purple Plume

6 Years In A Row!!

Best Women’s Clothing in The Berkshires!

Best Aut o Repair Shop in t he Berkshires!

WILLIAMS & KINGSLEY AUTO REPAIR 763 East St. Pittsfield

Where Art Meets Fashion 35 Church St., Lenox, MA | 413-637-3442 purpleplum13@gmail.com facebook.com/purpleplume

T hank you for vot ing us

freshstartberkshire.com (413) 464-5800

413-442-1620 413-496-9147

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Thank you for Voting St. Agnes Academy Best Private School In the Berkshires Two Years in a Row! Faith Based, Service Minded, Academic Excellence

Grow and Explore at St. Agnes Academy

PITTSFIELD TIRE & AUTO

Pittsfield’s Only Locally-Owned Tire Center

ThankYouforVotingUsBest TireDealerOfTheBerkshires

203 West Street, Pittsfield, MA | 413-445-4501

EXPERT AUTO REPAIR & TIRE SERVICE Our ASE-Certified Technicians can handle all your car repair needs!

COUPON $5 OFF $25 OFF

per tire or Purchase of set of 4 tires

ONE COUPON PER VISIT PER CUSTOMER. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER

GET COMPLETE AUTO SERVICES

• Heating • AC • Batteries • Belts & Hose Inspection • Alignment • Balancing • Brakes • Oil • Shocks & Struts • Transmission • Inspections & More!

COUPON $10 OFF

any auto service with a minimum purchase of $50

ONE COUPON PER VISIT PER CUSTOMER. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER

COUPON 10% OFF

any service over $100 (max value $50.00)

ONE COUPON PER VISIT PER CUSTOMER. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST LUMBER YARD

L.P. Adams Co. 484 W. Housatonic St., Dalton 413-684-0025 lpadams.com BEST AWNINGS

Sondrini Enterprises 343 Pecks Rd., Ste. 3, Pittsfield 413-443-0219 sondrini.com BEST WINDOWS

Thermo Expert 1396 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2099 thermoexp.com

BEST ADVENTURE PARK Ramblewild, p.61

BEST HOME SECURITY

Lee Audio ‘N Security 65 Fairview St., Lee 800-369-3905 leeaudionsecurity.net

STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Ramblewild aerial adventure park in Lanesborough is set over 10 acres of forest and has aerial courses for every skill level.

Established 1958 in the Berkshires 65 years serving our customers the BEST submarine sandwiches in the Berkshires

Family Owned & Operated 3 Generations Strong

Thank you for voting us Best Sandwich Shop in the Berkshires 2023 Our Locations: Adams - 34 1/2 Columbia St. 413-743-9744 North Adams - Oasis Plaza, American Legion Dr. 413-664-0315

Dalton - 657 Main St. 413-684-1178 Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave.(Drive Thru) 413-443-9875

Pittsfield 133 Elm St.(Drive Thru) 413-499-8892 97 West Housatonic St. 413-443-7928

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Thank You For Voting Elie El Saddik Best C.P.A. 7 years in a row

• Business & Individual Tax Preparation • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services • Audits, Reviews, Compilations • Payroll & Quarterly Reports • Management Advisory Services • Financial & Tax Services

Elie El Saddik, C.P.A. Full Service Accounting Firm

www.berkshirecpa.com - (413) 443-7501 197 South St., Suite 13 Doctors Park, Pittsfield, MA

HELPING CLIENTS PROSPER & ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SECURITY

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEST VETERINARIAN

BEST PET BOARDING

BEST EMPLOYMENT

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital

Animal Inn of the Berkshires

MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services

1634 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-1580 pittsfieldvet.com

120 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com

166 East St., Pittsfield 413-499-4546 molariinc.com

BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE

Love Us and Leave Us Lee 915 Pleasant St. 413-394-5823

BEST PET GROOMER

Mad Macs

Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog Waste Removal

Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-5858 madmacintosh.com

10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-443-9700 shamrockdoggrooming.com

Pittsfield 1525 W. Housatonic St. 413-464-9200

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR

loveusandleaveus.com

BEST PRINTING

Becks Printing 16 Protection Ave., North Adams 413-664-7411 becksprinting.com

Thank You

Photo Credit: Martin Albert

For Voting Us Best Mattress Company in The Berkshires

“Thank y supportingolou for cal!”

Lee Outlets 520 Premium Outlets Blvd., Lee, MA 01238

(413) 394-5858

Voted Best Distillery for 5+ years.

Thanks for your support!

OPEN DAILY | COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS BerkshireMountainDistillers.com

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A SHOUT FROM THE TREETOPS Thank you for voting Ramblewild the Best Adventure Park of the Berkshires!

We appreciate all the adventurers in Berkshire County for challenging their bodies and minds, reaching higher, and making memories at Ramblewild.

Live young. Run free.

Ramblewild.

110 Brodie Mountain Road Lanesborough, MA 01237 413-499-9914

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE YOUR

BEST YOGA STUDIO 3 years in a row!

401 North Street, Pittsfield, MA

radiance-yoga.com

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST SIGN MAKER

BEST PEST CONTROL

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

RSI Signs

Action Pest Management

Tricia McCormack Photography

Pittsfield 413-442-9489 actionpestvt.com

17 Main St. Ste. 2, Lee 413-358-8006 triciamccormack.com

BEST HOME CLEANING

BEST FUNERAL HOME

BEST FLORIST

Fresh Start

Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes

20 Yorkshire Ave., Pittsfield 413-447-8286 rsi-signs.com

Pittsfield 413-464-5800 freshstartberkshire.com

Viale Florist 99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-442-6956 vialeflorist.com

BEST POWER WASHING 

Dalton 525 Main St. 413-684-0215

Freedom Power Washing

Pittsfield 776 North St. 413-442-5094

Bianco’s Limousine and Livery Service

Pittsfield 413-344-3231 facebook.com/ FreedomPowerWashingbyMike

220 East St. 413-445-4064

449 Pittsfield Rd., Ste., 201, Lenox 413-446-4005 biancoslimousineandliveryservice.com

dwyerfuneral.com

BEST LIMOUSINE

BEST CONCERT VENUE MASS MoCA, p.54

STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Narrow North performs on the Freshroots Stage during the 2023 FreshGrass Music Festival at Mass MoCA in North Adams on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

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Let Us Make Y You

Look Good In

Print!

Thank you

Berkshire County for Voting Us

Best Burritos of the Berkshires!

OUR 3 LOCATIONS 724 Tyler St., Pittsfield • 37 North St., Pittsfield • 403 Main St., Dalton

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BEST PRINTER

From Design To Delivery

We Work With You

We Are Here To Help You Discover The Endless Possibilities For Your Brand

for recognizing our amazing team’s hard work!

• Graphic Design • Digital & Offset Printing • Full Mailing Services • Wide Format Printing & Signage • Screen Printing & Embroidery & Much More!

16 Protection Avenue North Adams, MA (413) 664-7411

BecksPrinting.com

BiancosLimo.com Bia iancosLim imo.co com

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST TENT RENTAL

BEST WEDDING VENUE

BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Classical Tents and Party Goods

The Williams Inn

Williamstown Youth Center, p.62

43 Downing Industrial Parkway, Pittsfield 413-443-2222 classicaltents.com BEST DJ

MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service Pittsfield 413-442-9854 djchrisplankey.com

Chase Hoey, 6, does the climbing wall at the Towne Field House at Williams College on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 as part of activities for The Williamstown Youth Center’s 11th annual Snowfest.

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Berkshire Travel Group 1450 East St., Ste. 6N, Pittsfield 413-443-9188 berkshiretravelgroup.com BEST HOTEL/MOTEL

Hotel on North

BEST WEDDING PLANNER

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

101 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-9371 williamsinn.com

Only In My Dreams Events P.O. Box 301, South Egremont 413-528-0285 onlyinmydreamsevents.com

297 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4741 hotelonnorth.com BEST INN/BED & BREAKFAST

The Red Lion Inn 30 Main St., Stockbridge 413-298-5545 redlioninn.com

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Serving the areas freshest seafood since 1999.

Thank you

Thank you Berkshire County for voting Salmon Run for Berkshire’s best seafood restaurant. We could not have achieved this without all of our loyal customers and our hard working dedicated staff. ­

78 Main Street, Lee, Ma 01238 • 413.243.3900 • SalmonrunFishHouse.com

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Thank you

for voting Animal Inn Best Pet Boarding in the Berkshires.

We treat your family like our family!

Pet Boarding & Day Care Services 120 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield, MA Text or Call

413-442-3472

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SHOPPING BEST BRIDAL SHOP

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING

BEST SHOE STORE

Deidre’s Special Day

Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men

Family Footwear Center

150 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2569 stevenvalenticlothing.com

444 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-442-6330 familyfootwearcenter.com

BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

BEST JEWELER

2 South St., Ste. 100, Pittsfield 413-499-9959 deidresonline.com BEST MEN’S FORMALWEAR

Zabian’s Clothing 19 Main St., Lee 413-243-0136 facebook.com/people/ZabiansClothing/100063745283248 BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Purple Plume 35 Church St., Lenox 413-637-3442 thepurpleplume.com

Kidding Around Consignment 700 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-8527 facebook.com/ KiddingAroundConsignment

RJ Stohr 558 East St., Pittsfield 413-447-9023 rjstohr.com BEST GARDEN CENTER

413Shirts

Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center

1595 East St., Pittsfield 413-281-5292 413shirts.com

600 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-0166 wardsnursery.com

CUSTOM APPAREL

Thank you for voting us Best

Outdoor Dining

THANK YOU BERKSHIRE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST DINER IN THE BERKSHIRES! BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY. SUN - MON 6:30 - 2:00 THURS - SAT. 6:30 - 2:00 CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

565 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA • (413) 499-2483 Order online at www.mistydiner.com

483 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA (413) 499-9910 Mon-Thurs: 11:30AM-9:00PM Fri-Sat: 11:30AM-10:00PM Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM Closed Tuesdays

Comalli Electric 7 Westview Road Pittsfield, MA 413-499-0024

Thank You

for Voting us Best Electrical Contractor of the Berkshires

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BEST PLACE TO WORK & BEST BANK Lee Bank, p.27 & 63

BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Lee Bank’s newest branch on South Street in Pittsfield is just one of the many reasons why they have won the Best Place To Work every year since 2017.

www.yarmoskypediatricdentistry.com

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST PET STORE

Benson’s Pet Center 457 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-9151 bensonspet.com

1595 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-8217 bbeoffice.com BEST MATTRESS STORE

Solomon’s Bedding & Furniture Outlet

carrhardware.com

2 Brown St., Pittsfield 413-394-5858 solomonsfurnitureandmore.com

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES

60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 107, North Adams 413-281-1776 roxiesbarkery.net

rk Miles

BEST HARDWARE STORE

Lee 57 Park St. 413-243-2541

BBE Office Interiors

Pittsfield 547 North St. 413-443-5611

Roxies Barkery & Boutique

Great Barrington 256 Main St. 413-528-4520

BEST OFFICE SUPPLE STORE

North Adams 179 State Rd. 413-663-6600

BEST PET TREATS 

Carr Hardware

Lenox 489 Pittsfield Rd., Ste. A-110 413-442-0983

BEST APPLIANCE STORE

Mike’s Maytag

385 Cole Ave., Williamstown 413-458-8121 rkmiles.com

14 Gordon St., Pittsfield 413-443-4692 mikesmaytag.com

BEST FURNITURE STORE

BEST TOY STORE

Paul Rich & Sons

Tom’s Toys

242 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-6467 paulrich.com

297 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-3330 tomstoys.com

We did it again -

Thanks for voting us Best Wedding Planner three years in a row.

Reach out and let us show you why we won

SOUTH EGREMONT MA, 01258 413.528.0285 OR 844.313.1744 INFO@ONLYINMYDREAMSEVENTS.COM

Thank you for again voting us the best senior service organization in the Berkshires!

Thank You to all our Loyal Customers!

Owners: P Paula and Tom Phillips

• Seeking an experienced GROOMER •

• Dog Grooming All Breeds.

Black Jack’s • Dog Waste Removal

45+ yrs grooming experience!

• Walk in Nail Clipping

Dog Waste Removal: Serving Residential & Commercial Properties.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

10 Lyman St., Suite 10, Pittsfield, MA | 413.443.9700 | shamrockdoggrooming.com Daycare hours 7am-5pm mon-fri.

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Dr. Mike Cestone and his extraordinary team would like to thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires in Orthodontics 11 years in a row!

Providing Airway Assessment and treatment, Invisalign and Braces, for the last 11 years has been an honor and a joy.

From all of us to all of you, Thank you!

Mike & Laura, Amanda, Ashley, Billie, Bonnie, Carey, Haley, Jill, Megan.

Offering the latest technology with a personal touch: 3D imaging, 3D printing, Remote and AI assisted Monitoring and Digital Impressions.

435 South Street • Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics@gmail.com

berkshireorthodontics.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST GAME STORE 

BEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY

BEST CBD STORE 

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139 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-553-3623 manacrypt.com BEST GIFT SHOP

Inspired Creations 495 N. Main St., Lanesborough 413-281-3805 facebook.com/inspiredcreations413 BEST BOOKSTORE

The Bookloft 63 State Rd., Great Barrington 413-645-3256 thebookloft.com BEST COIN/COLLECTIBLES DEALER

Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry 222 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-499-1400 berkshirehillscoins.net BEST ANTIQUES DEALER

BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION

Fontaine’s Auction Gallery 1485 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-448-8922 fontainesauction.com

Naumkeag, p.54

JENNIFER HUBERDEAU — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Pumpkins hang from a trellis outside of Naumkeag, for the third annual Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show in 2021.

Boat Loads of Thanks For voting us Best Boat Dealer From Chuck and Heather Maces FOR VOTING US BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT

990 Valentine Rd. Pittsfield, MA 413-447-7512 • MacesMarine.com

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AUTOMOTIVE BEST NEW CAR DEALER

BEST USED CAR DEALER

BEST AUTO REPAIR

Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires

Dalton Auto Express

Williams Kingsley Auto Repair

Haddad Hyundai 689 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-2277 haddadhyundai.com Haddad Subaru 652 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1584 haddadsubaru.com Haddad Toyota 130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-4535 haddadtoyota.com

110 E. Housatonic St., Dalton 413-684-5055 daltonautoexpress.com BEST CAR WASH

763 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1620 williamskingsleyautorepair.com

Patriot Car Washes

BEST AUTO BODY

Adams 215 Columbia St.

Haddad Collision Center

Lee 40 Consolati Way Pittsfield 315 W. Housatonic St., 560 Tyler St., 103 Elm St. 413-236-5777 patriotcarwashes.com

40 Downing Industrial Pkwy., Pittsfield 413-242-0150 haddadauto.com/bodyshop BEST OIL CHANGE

T&M Automotive 512 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-66-6697 tmautoservices.com

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BEST COLLEGE IN THE BERKSHIRES. Best Professor: Rena Bucknell

Berkshire Community College

Best Continuing Education: OLLI at BCC berkshireolli.org

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

AT BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

www.berkshirecc.edu

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BEST SNOWMOBILES

BEST ATV/MOTORCYCLE

Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service

South Side Sales & Service

North’s Services

203 West St., Pittsfield 413-445-4501 pittsfieldtire.com

546 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-664-7111 southsidesales.com

515 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-499-3266 northsservice.com

BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT Berkshire Money Management, p.28

BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Lauren Russo and Kim Campagna of Berkshire Money Management organize backpacks for last August’s backpack giveaway.

Berkshire Money Management and The Berkshire Eagle hosted the annual event for back to school, distributing 600 backpacks with school supplies in them at three locations from Dalton to Great Barrington.

Serving Breakfast All day Homemade daily Specials • Homemade desserts H 1245 W. Housatonic St. Pittsfield Ma 01201 413-442-3567

Call us for ORDERS to Go!!

TUESday - Saturday 7 am - 2:30 pm Sunday 7 am - 1:30 pm

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Maces Marine 990 Valentine Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-7512 macesmarine.com BEST BOAT RENTAL

Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rentals 1651 North St., Pittsfield 413-281-4196 berkshireudriveboatrentals.com

BEST DONUT SHOP Shire Donuts, p.7 MARGARET BUTTON — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

An assortment of custom confections created by customers at Shire Donuts.

Thank you for once again voting us best of the Berkshires in Memory Care!

Memory Care at Wingate focuses on a holistic approach to caring for the individual, using Wisdom, Wellness, and Warmth. Together, they enhance engagement and independence while preserving cognitive health.

wingateliving.com | 413.499.1992

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“Thank you for Awarding me Best Broker of Berkshire County, it would not be possible without the Best Agents!”

48 Elm St., Pittsfield • 413-442-0200 • nocherrealty.com

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ENTERTAINMENT BEST MUSEUM

BEST LIVE THEATRE

BEST CONCERT VENUE

Berkshire Museum

Berkshire Theatre Group

MASS MoCA

39 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION

Naumkeag 5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-8138 thetrustees.org/place/naumkeag BEST ART INSTITUTE

The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown 413-458-2303 clarkart.edu

1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-662-2111 massmoca.org

The Colonial Theatre and The Garage 111 South St., Pittsfield

BEST LIVE BAND

The Fitzpatrick Main Stage 83 E. Main St., Stockbridge The Unicorn Theatre 6 East St., Stockbridge Box Office: 413-997-4444 Administrative Offices: 413-499-5446 berkshiretheatregroup.org

Whiskey City 413-429-6886 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100057479057388 BEST MOVIE THEATER

Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema 57 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4780 phoenixmovies.net

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We promise to continue bringing you the best in fitness, health and recovery and truly appreciate your confidence in all we do!

LENOXFIT.COM

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Thank you for voting our office Best of the Berkshires 3 Years in a row!

1111 South State Street, North Adams, MA 01247 Tel: 413-664-6545 • office@messengerdds.com www.reasons2smile.com

Gene E. Messenger, DDS, FACCD, DIDIA

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BEST RADIO STATION

LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM 211 Jason St., Pittsfield 413-499-3333 live959.com

BEST BUTCHER Mazzeo’s Meat & Seafood, p.14

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY

Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM 211 Jason St., Pittsfield Studio Line: 413-443-9595 live959.com/show/ slater-marjo-in-the-morning BEST DRAG PERFORMER

Vuronika Baked (Keifer Gammell)

GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

IG: vuronika_baked VuronikaBaked@gmail.com

USDA Prime NY strip steak at Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood counter at Guido’s Fresh Marketplace in Great Barrington.

ank you

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NORTH’S SERVICES Best ATV/Motorcycle Dealer Three years in a row!

- Since 1964 -

Thank you

for Voting Sondrini Enterprises Best Awnings in the Berkshires!

www.SUNESTA.com IN PERSON & DIGITAL QUOTING OPEN 7-DAYS A WEEK FREE ESTIMATES

WWW.SONDRINI.COM / 413-443-0219

On the Pittsfield/Lenox Line • Rtes 7 & 20 413-499-3266 • 413-499-7602 TOLL FREE 1-866-499-3266 Closed Sun. & Mon. OPEN Tues. - Sat. 9am - 6pm www.northsservice.com

Pittsfield Vision Associates, PC Thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires for 3 years in a row!

Sara Kleiner-Goudey, OD Gina M. Reiners, OD 217 South St, Pittsfield • 413-499-3797 www.pittsfieldvision.com

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OFFICE DESIGN WITH YOU IN MIND VISIT US AT:

WWW.BBEOFFICE.COM

We are honored and grateful to be named Best Used Car Dealer for 5 Years in a row!

24 Years in Business 1999-2023

110 EAST HOUSATONIC ST., DALTON • 413-684-5055 WWW .D ALTON A UTO E XPRESS . COM

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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST FITNESS GYM

BEST YOGA STUDIO

BEST SPORTING GOODS

Lenox Fit

Radiance Yoga

Avid Sports

90 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-637-9893 lenoxfit.com

401 North St., Pittsfield 413-676-2007 radiance-yoga.com

1201 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-997-3600 facebook.com/AvidSports-290332640985890

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

Aimee Marshall Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center 137 North St., Pittsfield 413-885-1633 bfwstudio.com

BEST DANCE STUDIO

BEST FIRE ARMS

Terpsichore Dance Center

Pete’s Gun Shop

395 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-5392 terpsichoredancecenter.com

9 Grove St., Adams 413-743-0780 petesgunshop.com BEST BIKE SHOP

BEST MARTIAL ARTS

Berkshire Bike & Board

Dalton CRA

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center

Great Barrington 29 State Rd. 413-528-5555

400 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0260 daltoncra.org

55 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Lenox 413-637-0656 zenquestmac.com

Pittsfield 502C East St. 413-445-8888 berkshirebikeandboard.com

BEST COMMUNITY REC CENTER

413Shirts is in the Big Blue Building 1595 East Street - Pittsfield

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BERKSHIRES!

6 Convenient locations in Adams, North Adams, Pittsfield and Lee

ThanK yOu for VotinG ZinKy’s Pub for tHe BesT Bu rGer in tHe BerKsHires!

51 Daly Ave, Dalton, MA 413-684.9766 Open Lunch & Dinner except Tuesdays Closed Tuesdays

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Thank You, Thank You Very Much for Voting Us

BEST ROOFER IN THE BERKSHIRES

Every SHINGLE time!

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BEST WINE SELECTION We sincerely appreciate you all.

Mike’s MAYTAG

Home Appliance Center, Inc. THANK YOU

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444 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA www.spirited-wines.com MyCom Federal Credit Union

Thank you Berkshire County for Voting Us Best Place for a Car Loan!

NEW VEHICLE LOANS

26 month rate is 5.65% 60 months is 5.95%

48 months is 5.75% 72 months is 6.15%

Credit Qualified Rates are Subject to Change.

101 Fenn St. • Pittsfield, MA • 413-442-6501 • 866-297-9778 • FAX: 413-442-9557

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Check out our all new interactive auto buying center! Search, shop, refinance and much more!

14 Gordon St. Pittsfield, MA 413-443-4692

g n i t o v r o f u o Thank y KidZone the r e t n e C e r a C d l i Bes t Ch for 12 years!

KidZone Child Care/Educational Centers, Inc.

10 Lyman St., Pittsfield, Ma. 01201 ph 413-448-2366 • fax 413-448-2367 • kidzonechildcare.com Enrolling children 6 weeks-13 yrs.

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Wahconah Country Club 20 Orchard Rd., Dalton 413-684-2864 wahconahcc.com BEST DOWNHILL SKIING

Bousquet Mountain

BEST PIZZA

101 Dan Fox Dr., Pittsfield 413-442-8985 bousquetmountain.com

Crust, p.11

BEST ADVENTURE PARK

Ramblewild 110 Brodie Mountain Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-9914 newramble.com BEST CAMPGROUND

Mt. Greylock Campsite Park 15 Scott Rd., Lanesborough 413-447-9419 mtgreylockcampsitepark.com

STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

The ‘White Mushroom’ pizza, a personal favorite of owner Jim Cervone, is just one of the many delicious pies you can order at Crust in Pittsfield.

Thank you for voting us Best Preschool in the Berkshires!

TWO LOCATIONS IN PITTSFIELD: 133 DALTON AVE 413-344-9991

41 WENDELL AVE 413-464-0880

WWW.READY-SET-LEARN.CO

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COMMUNITY LIFE BEST POLITICIAN

BEST PROFESSOR

BEST SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION

Sheriff Thomas Bowler Reena Bucknell 467 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-443-7220 bcsoma.org/about-us/sheriff-bowler

Criminal Justice; Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION

BEST SCHOOL SPORTS COACH

Berkshire Community Action Council 1531 East St., Pittsfield 413-445-4503 bcacinc.org

Gary Campbell Jr.

877 South St., Ste. 4E, Pittsfield 413-499-0524 esbci.org BEST ANIMAL SHELTER

Boys’ Football, Wahconah Regional High School, Dalton

Berkshire Humane Society

BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-7878

Jamie Downer

Williamstown Youth Center

Biology Monument Mountain Regional High School Great Barrington

66 School St., Williamstown 413-458-5925 williamstownyouthcenter.org

BEST TEACHER

Elder Services of Berkshire County

Thank y f voting us Best Dance Studio !!

Purradise Feline Boarding & Adoption Center 301 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington 413-717-4244 berkshirehumane.org

Offering the BEST in: Uechi-Ryu Karate • Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Thai Kickboxing • Mixed Martial Arts We’d like to thank all of our students, instructors, parent organizations, families, and supporters for helping to make ZenQuest amazing. Huge thanks for voting us Best of The Berkshires for SEVEN years in a row!

395 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 www.terpscihoredancecenter.com terpsichoredancecenter@gmail.com

55 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Lenox, MA 01240

(413) 637-0656

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BEST PLACE TO WORK

Lee Bank Great Barrington 279 Main St. 413-243-0117 Lee 75 Park St. 413-528-5531 Lenox 450 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South St. 413-445-7270

BEST FARMSTAND

Stockbridge 3 Elm St. 413-298-3611

Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center, p.12

leebank.com BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Pumpkins are grown for Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center in nearby fields.

Thank you to all who voted us the Best Renewable Energy Provider in the Berkshires!

If you are interested in solar for 2024 give us a call today! *Authorized Panasonic Warranty Provider*

SINCE 1985, we service all brands & orphan systems NORAD MILL 60 Roberts Drive Ste.109 North Adams, MA (413) 664-0152 VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.BPVS.COM

Thank you for voting us Best Hot Dogs in the Berkshires!

413-499-0055

114 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 hotdogranch.net

MA HIC 131996 & MA CSL • LIC.# 73150

Thank You to all of our clients.

We appreciate you!

Ronald Lemoine N.B.C.-H.I.S. 442-5284 • 1-800-459-5565

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BEST VEGAN / VEGETARIAN FOOD Thrive Diner, p.11

STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Owner Shari Peltier serves customers at Thrive Diner, which serves plant-based foods as well as many gluten and nut free options on Wahconah Street in Pittsfield.

Congratulation’s to our own Jessica Rizzo, for being voted Berkshire’s Best Realtor 2023!

We are honored to be voted

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY DALTON OFFICE 2 DEPOT STREET DALTON, MA 01226 NORTH ADAMS OFFICE 1314 MASS MOCA WAY NORTH ADAMS MA

(413) 443-7274 WWW.BERKSHIREDREAMHOME.COM

You. Above all else.

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WINNER INDEX 413 Theraworks 413Shirts A1 Incorporated Action Pest Management Advanced Hearing Aids Aimee Marshall, Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center Angelina’s Subs Animal Inn of the Berkshires ARh+ Lab Avid Sports Ayelada Bakin’ Bakery Balderdash Cellars Barrington Brewery BBE Office Interiors Becks Printing Benson’s Pet Center Berkshire Bank Berkshire Bike & Board Berkshire Community Action Council Berkshire Community College Berkshire Dream Home Berkshire Food Co-op Berkshire Health Urgent Care Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry Berkshire Humane Society Berkshire Money Management Berkshire Mountain Distillers Berkshire Museum, The Berkshire Photovoltaic Services Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness Berkshire Place Berkshire Property Managers Berkshire Roots Berkshire Theatre Group Berkshire Travel Group Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rental Bianco’s Limousine and Livery Service Big Y Supermarkets Bookloft, The Bousquet Mountain Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant Carr Hardware Chocolate Springs Café

20 43 33 39 20 58 9 37 22 58 12 9 16 16 45 37 45 28 58 62 29 31 14 20 47 62 28 16 54 33 20 22 33 47 54 41 52 39 12 47 61 14 45 11

Christi Ross, Grazie 14 Clark Art Institute, The 54 Classical Tents and Party Goods 41 Clifford Oil & Propane 33 Comalli Group, Inc. 31 Crust 11 Dalton Auto Express 48 Dalton CRA 58 Dalton Rays Tanning 22 Deidre’s Special Day 43 Dottie’s Coffee Lounge 7 Dr. Catherine Keating, CHP North Adams Family Medicine & Family Practice Associates 18 Dr. Jacqueline Jones, CHP 18 Dr. Michael Cestone, Berkshire Orthodontics 18 Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes 39 El Habanero 14 Elder Services of Berkshire County 62 Elie El Saddik, C.P.A. 28 Elle Day Spa 20 Family Footwear Center 43 Flo’s Diner 9 Flynn’s Pharmacy 20 Fontaine’s Auction Gallery 47 Four One Three Salon 22 Freedom Power Washing 39 Freight Yard Pub 14 Fresh Start 39 Gary Campbell Jr., Wahconah Regional High School 62 Grace Note Guitars 29 Grazie Italian Ristorante 7 Great Barrington Farmers’ Market 12 Greylock Audiology Hearing & Balance Center 20 Greylock Federal Credit Union 27 Guido’s Fresh Marketplace 12 Haddad Collision Center 48 Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires 48 Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners 31 Home Instead 22 Hot Dog Ranch 11 Hot Harry’s 11 Hotel on North 41 Imperial Pools & Spas 33 Inspired Creations 47 Jae’s 7, 9

Jamie Downer, Monument Mountain Regional High 62 Jason Nocher, Nocher Realty 31 Jessica Rizzo, Berkshire Dream Home 31 Kelley Brothers Tree Service 33 Kidding Around Consignment 43 KidZone Child Care/Educational Center 28 Kimball Farms Life Care 22 KJ Nosh 12 Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal 31 Koto Hibachi Steak House 9 Krispy Cones 12 L.P. Adams Co. 35 Laureyns United 33 Leah Luczynski, Leah Luczynski Interior Design 31 Lee Audio ‘N Security 35 Lee Bank 27, 63 Lenox Fit 58 Liquors Inc. 16 LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM 56 Locker Room Sports Pub 14 Love Us and Leave Us 37 Luxury Nails & Spa 22 Maces Marine 52 Mad Macs 37 Madden Chiropractic 20 Mana Crypt Gaming Center 47 Marketplace, The 9 Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP 24 MASS MoCA 54 Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood 14 Mazzeo’s Ristorante 7 Messenger Digital Dentistry 18 Mike’s Maytag 45 Misty Moonlight Diner 7 MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services 37 Morrison’s Home Improvement 31 Mt. Greylock Campsite Park 61 MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service 41 MyCom Federal Credit Union 28 Naumkeag 54 Nejaime’s Wine Cellars 14, 16 North’s Services 51 Old Man Jeff’s 11 Olde Forge Restaurant, Ye 11 Only In My Dreams Events 41

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WINNER INDEX (CONT.) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs Patrick’s Pub Patriot Car Washes Paul Rich & Sons Pete’s Gun Shop Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema Pittsfield Pipers Inc Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital Pittsfield Vision Associates Proprietor’s Lodge Purple Plume Radiance Yoga Ramblewild Ready Set Learn Red Lion Inn, The Reena Bucknell, Berkshire Community College Rilla Contracting RJ Stohr RJ’s Restaurant rk Miles

29 9 11 48 45 58 54 31 51 37 18 9 43 58 61 29 41 62 33 43 11 45

Roasted Garlic, The Robin’s Candy Shop Rocco’s North End Barbershop Roxies Barkery & Boutique RSI Signs Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care Saint Agnes Academy Salmon Run Fish House Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog Waste Removal Sheriff Thomas Bowler Shire Donuts Silver Solutions MedSpa Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM Solomon’s Bedding & Furniture Outlet Sondrini Enterprises South Side Sales & Service Spice Root SPIRITED Wines Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community T&M Automotive Terpsichore Dance Center

12 12 22 45 39 33 29 11 37 62 7 22 56 45 35 51 7 14 43 22 48 58

Thermo Expert Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. Thrive Diner Tito’s Mexican Grill Tom’s Toys Tricia McCormack Photography Viale Florist Vuronika Baked Wahconah Country Club Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center Wheeler & Taylor Whiskey City Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center Wild Oats Market Williams Inn, The Williams Kingsley Auto Repair Williamstown Youth Center Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry Your CBD Store Zabian’s Clothing ZenQuest Martial Arts Center Zinky’s Pub

35 24 11 7 45 39 39 56 61 43 24 54 12 14 41 48 62 22 18 47 43 58 11

BEST CANDY SHOP Robin’s Candy Shop, p.12

STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Eager customers enter Robin’s Candy Shop in Great Barrington with wonder in their eyes on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

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Thank You for Voting us again, Best of the Berkshires

413.442.5094 | DwyerFuneral.com Honored to Serve Our Community for 117 Years & 5 Generations!

NORTH ST • EAST ST • MAIN ST DALTON

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