There is so much to do in the hilltowns this Saturday, December 10! Travel to Notchview in Windsor to cut down your own Balsam or Fraser Fir carefully grown for the occasion! From 1-1:45PM kids can learn about winter tree identification with Tamarack Hollow Naturalist Aimee Gelinas! Afterwards, stop by
Read moreThanksgiving, 1950s Style
Wake up early, make popovers for everyone, and then get down to the REAL work of cooking a Thanksgiving feast...that's the holiday envisioned by the editors of Progress,
Read moreCheshire South?
After a couple of centuries, we're kind of used to the name. But why Windsor? Turns out Windsor was not the first choice for our second name, as local history enthusiast Barry Emery explained
Read moreCalling All Windsor Kids!
The Windsor Library’s Book Drop is getting a makeover, and we need your help. Thanks to Bob Meyers and Tim Crane, the old box has been de-rusted, given a new latch, primed, and painted a handsome deep blue. And now it’s ready for the final touch...or, touches: bright little handprints! We plan to use stencils made from outlining our children’s hands to decorate the box. A hand tracing station will be set up at
Read moreTouches of Color
Here's to the many people behind these colorful personal touches that brighten our small town. Even the bedraggled, going-by blooms of summer give off a warm glow that can lighten
Read morePicture Perfect: Bates Field
These photos were taken this afternoon, and it doesn't get any better than this: freshly mown paths, late summer wild flowers, and a stunning view! Whether you're walking, jogging, bird or butterfly watching, or seeking the ideal spot for a picnic, now is a great time to
Read moreWindsor Celebrated!
We did, indeed! We're still reeling from last weekend's festivities. You can read all about it in our special write-up of the event, Celebrate Windsor. And be sure to check out our Celebrating Windsor Photo Gallery. There was standing-room-only in the East Windsor Chapel, with
Read moreThe Phone Book is Here!
It's true! And we'll be distributing the all-new directory at the Celebrate Windsor! festivities this Sunday, July 17, 2-5 pm at the East Windsor Chapel. Come pick up your copy and join us
Read moreRaffle to Benefit Friends of Windsor
This beautifully handcrafted entryway/sofa table was generously donated by Scott Brockway to benefit Friends of Windsor and add to our Celebrate Windsor! festivities on Sunday, July 17, 2-5 pm at the East Windsor Chapel. Scott, the owner of
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That's not a typo! Take out the "b" in Windsor Jambs and you get Windsor's own Piano Man, Benny Kohn, playing a jazzy blue tune featured on his newly released CD, Fingers First. Click on the arrow to listen! You can hear Benny play live during our Celebrate Windsor! festivities on Sunday, July 17, 2-5 pm at the East Windsor Chapel.
Read moreCelebrate Windsor!
Come join us at the lovely East Windsor Chapel on Sunday, July 17th from 2-5 pm to celebrate Windsor's past, and the publication of our wonderful Historic Landmarks Map!
Read moreWildflowers!
Don't you love Windsor at this time of year, when the spring wildflowers are nearing their peak? Now it's buttercups, daisies,
Read moreListening to Windsor Jambs
Thank you, Internet! While researching the history of Windsor Bush recently, I stumbled across a YouTube music video titled "Windsor Jambs." This is a piece of music unlike anything I have heard before. I can't promise you'll like it, but give it a try.
Read moreWho Remembers This Bus?
We love this picture of Windsor's sturdy school bus with driver and smiling scholars, back in the days of Crane Community School. It's part of the Windsor Historical Commission collection, but it isn't labeled with either a date or names. Can you help?
Read moreBloodmobile Comes to Windsor
Like all other regions of the United States, the Berkshires regularly experiences blood supply shortages. Since convenience
Read moreShow Us Your Barn!
Who doesn't love a barn?! Whether it's a relic of the past working its way back to earth, newly-built and still smelling of fresh
Read moreSimple Gifts Fund for Berkshire Youth
The Simple Gifts Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is offering grants of between $200-$800 for young
Read moreShow Me the Green!
Windsor's initial Green Community grant was officially awarded this week at a celebration in Stockbridge honoring
Read more"Russian Princes" in Windsor?
Serge MDivani with actress Pola Negri. Copyright "Bundesarchiv Bild 102-10764, Pola Negri mit Ehemann"
While I was doing some research for the February issue of Flashbacks, I came across some intriguing lines in "Progress,"
Read moreSimpler Times, Simpler Lines
While we wait for the Wired West imbroglio to be resolved, let's look back at the Beechmont Telephone Company.
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