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Vol . 11 , Issue 5 Fall 2022
C . E . O . / PUBLISHER Joshua Sherman , M . D .
VICE PRESIDENT & ART DIRECTOR Leonard Kenyon
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & ADVERTISING Kim Jones kim @ oldmillroadmedia . com
BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Anastasia Stanmeyer
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Brandon Hodges
GENERAL MANAGER Angie Leonard
STAFF WRITER Benjamin Lerner
LOOKING BACK at when I first moved to the Berkshires some 14 years ago , I recall how I was struck by the friendliness and helpfulness of its community members .
I choose the word “ community ” intentionally , because that sums up the Berkshires . By definition , community is “ a feeling of fellowship with others , as a result of sharing common attitudes , interests , and goals .” That commonality is found in various aspects of the Berkshire community : in its schools , in locally procured food , in the work that we do , in the entertainment we seek , in a healthy lifestyle we strive for . Years back , on what was my first trip out of the country , I traveled to Calcutta , India , where I met with Mother Teresa and spent time with her . One thing that she mentioned to me is the need to reach out and help others , and not to expect anything in return . Here in the Berkshires , a common thread woven through all aspects of life is compassion . We bring attention to that each year in the naming of the Berkshire 25 — calling out 25 individuals who go above and beyond to make this a community that cares . Turn to page 40 to read more . Also in this issue is the debut of Outdoor Rec 413 on page 71 , which highlights all the spectacular outdoor features that the Berkshires has to offer . Speaking of the great outdoors , on the cover is a heartwarming image from last year ’ s photo contest , by Ashley Weeks Cart . Our next deadline is coming right up for this year ’ s contest . The theme ? “ The Great Outdoors .” Go to berkshiremag . com for more on that , and enjoy this beautiful fall season — outdoors — in the Berkshires .
— Anastasia Stanmeyer
In Berkshire Magazine ’ s August issue , the cover photo was incorrectly credited . The credit should be Lefterisphoto . com . We apologize for the error .
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Jimmy ienner , Jr .
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Katelyn LaRock
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Old Mill Road Media , LLC Joshua Sherman M . D ., Publisher PO Box 900 Arlington VT 05250 ( 802 ) 362-7200 Berkshiremag . com
Berkshire Magazine is published six times per year Spring , May / June , July , August , Fall , and Holiday by Old Mill Road Media , LLC . Subscription rates are $ 24.99 per year . To subscribe , go to Berkshiremag . com / subscribe or send check to Old Mill Road Media , PO Box 900 , Arlington , VT 05250 . Please include “ Berkshire Magazine Subscription ” in the memo line . Volume 11 , Number 5 , Fall 2022 . Copyright 2022 by Old Mill Road Media , LLC . All rights reserved . No part of this publication may be reprinted without written permission from the publisher . Editorial correspondence : P . O . Box 900 , Arlington , VT 05250 . Old Mill Road Media assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs . Materials will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped , self-addressed envelope .
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