Accountants / C.P.A. / Financial Services / Tax Services
Curtin Financial Planning Inc.
17 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3882
Contact person: Thomas Curtin
Contact e-Mail: thomascurtin50@verizon.net
Financial and retirement planning for individuals and small businesses.
Glackman, Alan S. - C.P.A., P.C.
21 Mechanic Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-6804
Contact Person: Alan S. Glackman
Contact e-Mail: aglackman@sgs-cpa.com
Business accounting and tax preparation.
Acupuncturists
Classical Chinese Acupuncture
500 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 429-6770
Contact Person: Joyce Schneider, Lic. Ac.
Contact e-Mail: Acupuncture@arczip.com
Treating all types of pain, digestive disorders, menstrual issues, fertility, etc.
Michelle Manto - Oriental Medicine
19 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01266
(413) 644-9488, ext. 2
Contact Person: Michelle Manto
Committed to the long-term health and well being of you and your family.
Naomi Alson Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
11 Quarry Hill Road, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-3223
Contact person: Naomi Alson
Contact e-mail: naomifalson@yahoo.com
A Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinesse Herbalist.
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Advertising Services
The Artful Mind Magazine
120 Pixley Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5628
Contact Person: Harryet Candee
Contact e-Mail: artfulmind@yahoo.com
http://www.tamartzine.com
The Berkshire's ARTS monthly magazine featuring calendar, interviews, articles, advertising, and more.
Berkshire TypeGraphic
10 South Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0328
Contact person: Rose Tannenbaum
Contact e-Mail: rose@tgo.com
http://www.tgo.com
Graphic design for publications and advertising. Whimsical drawings for everyday life!
Berkshires' Best
420 Stockbridge Road, Suite 3
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4133
Contact person: Ethan Sumner
Contact e-Mail: ethan@berkshiresbest.net
http://www.berkshiresbest.net
With low, affordable advertising rates and over 25,000 copies direct mailed and distributed per issue, from North County to Pittsfield to Great Barrington and towns in South County, Berkshires' Best delivers the most effective Berkshire County circulation.
Bill Allen Graphics
11 Forest Row, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1940
Contact Person: Bill Allen
Graphic design for print & advertising.
Eileen Rosenthal Graphic Design
39 Cliffwood Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
(413) 637-1879
Contact person: Eileen Rosenthal
Contact e-Mail: erosenthal.design@verizon.net
Corporate and personal identities; brochures and advertising - Serious and fun stuff, I can do both.
Hill Country Observer
77 East Main Street, P.O. Box 158, Cambridge, NY 12816
866-806-6838 (toll free)
Contact person: Jenny Stern
Contact e-Mail: jstern@hillcountryobserver.com
Monthly regional newspaper serving the Berkshires, southwestern Vermont and eastern New York.
Kiosk Advertising, LLC
18 Burton Road, Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-8858
Contact Person: Paul DePaolo
Contact e-mail: paul@kioskadv.com
http://www.kioskadv.com
Shared advertising services for local businesses including barter for ads. Novel digital screens in high-traffic locations display your full-color ads as well as local announcements, community artwork, and information on cultural events.
Otis Gazette
P.O. Box 477, Otis, MA 01253
(413) 269-9909
Contact Person: Angelina, editor
Contact e-Mail: editor@otisgazette.com
http://www.otisgazette.com
An extraordinarily enjoyable quaint magazine founded in 2001 for "Otis and beyond." Serving the entertainment, information, and business needs of the Berkshires to the Foothills with a home-style type of literature, opportunities for local artists, local interests and the best source of area businesses. Currently at 6,000 issues!
Sara Sheehy Photography
79 Ashley Falls Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) -229-2196
Contact person: Sara Sheehy
Contact e-Mail: sara@sarasheehy.com
http://www.sarasheehy.com
Photography with an eye for natural details and emotional landscapes. Available for editorial and contract assignments.
Shawenon Communications
297 East Road, Alford, MA 01266
(413) 528-6494
Contact Person: Susanna Opper
Contact e-Mail: susanna@shawenon.com
http://www.shawenon.com
Helping people get their messages out on the web through stimulating website content and e-mail marketing.
The Triplex Theater
70 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8886
Contact Person: John Valente
Contact e-Mail: manager@thetriplex.com
http://www.thetriplex.com
Featuring the best mix of independent, foreign and hollywood films in the Berkshires. Also accepting BerkShares for in-theater screen advertising if the advertisement is paid for one year in advance.
The Women's Times
P.O. Box 390, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5303
Contact Person: Audrey Raifstanger
Contact e-Mail: ads@thewomenstimes.com
Use your BerkShares to advertise in The Women's Times December 2006 Buy Local Gift Guide.
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Agriculture / Farms / Farm Markets
Appleseed Permaculture
P.O. Box 510, Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 610-1375
Contact Person: Ethan Roland
Contact e-Mail: eroland@gmail.com
http://www.appleseedpermaculture.com
We actively design and create truly sustainable systems across the northeast and around the world. Ecological design and consulting for organic agriculture, renewable energy, alternative wastewater treatment, edible forest gardening, community living, appropriate technology, cottage industry, and local organizing.
Berkshire Grown
P.O. Box 983, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0041
Contact Person: Barbara Zheutlin
Contact e-Mail: info@berkshiregrown.org
http://www.berkshiregrown.org
A non-profit organization seeking to promote the use of locally grown produce in the Berkshire Region.
Berkshire Organics
917 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 446-5510
Contact person: Aleisha Gibbons
Contact e-Mail: agibbons@berkshireorganics.com
http://www.berkshireorganics.com
Berkshire Organics is dedicated to providing delivery service of local and organic food to area residents and businesses throughout Berkshire County.
Carmel's Chicken
152 Peru Road, Hinsdale, MA 01235
(413) 212-1334
Contact Person: Dan Carmel
Contact e-Mail: maplesprings0383@aol.com
We raise free-range chickens and sell them both wholesale and retail. Red meat is also available.
Chubby Bunny Farm
35 Cobble Road, Falls Village, CT 06031
(860) 824-4362
Contact Person: Dan Hayhurst
Contact e-mail: thayhurst@sbcglobal.net
http://www.chubbybunnyfarm.com
We're a family farm with a 150 member CSA in Falls Village, CT. Shares begin in June and end in November. U-pick includes flowers, herbs, peas, beans, strawberries, and cherry tomatoes. Also raise hogs, layers, and lambs and a crop of two apprentices annually. Pay in BerkShares and get a free dozen eggs! All members are welcome to pay in BerkShares.
Equinox Farm
489 Bow Wow Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-2266
Contact Person: Ted Dobson
Indian Line Farm
57 Jug End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8301
Contact Person: Elizabeth Keen
Contact e-Mail: alandliz@bcn.net
http://www.indianlinefarm.com
A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Also selling at the Great Barrington Farmer's market.
Maiden Flower Farm
304 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-6628
Contact Person: Georgene Poliak & David Long
Contact e-Mail: dave@maidenflowerfarm.com
Lovingly raised chicken, eggs, beef, and pork. Our animals are fed 100% organic grain, grass, and other wholesome foodstuff.
Markristo Farm
2891 Route 23
Hillsdale, NY 12529
518-325-4261
Contact Persons: Martin and Christa Stosiek
Contact e-Mail:growing@markristofarm.com
http://www.markristofarm.com/index.html
Organic vegetables, berries, and flowers.
Moon in the Pond Farm
816 Barnum Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-3092
Contact Person: Dominic Palumbo
Contact e-Mail: dom@mooninthepond.com
www.mooninthepond.com
Moon in the Pond Farm is a small scale, sustainable farm raising and selling meat, vegetables, fruit direct to consumers from the farm and at Sheffield Farmer's Market.
North Plain Farm
205 North Plain Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2092
Contact Person: Sean Stanton
Contact e-Mail: seanstanton@hotmail.com
A diversified farm raising pigs and chickens for meat and eggs in the process of setting up a small raw milk and cheese dairy. Products are sold at the Great Barrington Farmers Market and from the Farm.
Project Native
342 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3433
Contact Person: Raina or Karen
Contact e-Mail: projectnative@yahoo.com
http://www.projectnative.org
A non-profit perennial nursery and gardens. Offering 100% Berkshire Taconic Region Native Perennials of over 130 varieties.
Rawson Brook Farm
185 New Marlboro Road, Monterey, MA 01245
(413) 528-2138
Contact Person: Susan Sellew
Contact e-Mail: ssellew@bcn.net
Offering Monterey Chevre goat cheese.
Red Barn Farm
63 North Valley Road, Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-4570
Contact Person: Grace Bischoff
Contact e-Mail: redbarn@taconic.net
http://www.redbarnfarm.us/
Family farm offering pasture-raised lamb, chicken, pork, and grass-fed beef.
River Valley Farm
345 New Lenox Road, Lenox, MA, 01240
(413) 822-9621
Contact person: Lisa Petricca
Contact e-Mail: petricca1@adelphia.net
http://www.raresheepwool.com
All natural grass fed lamb; gorgeous yarns and roving; spring perennials and fall chrysanthemums.
When Pigs Fly Farm
222 Sandisfield Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255
(413) 258-3397
Contact Person: Sandra or Andy Snyder
Contact e-Mail: whenpigsflyfarm@earthlink.net
Organic produce, flowers, herbs, berries, chicken, and duck. Visit us at the farm, at the Farmers' Market of Sheffield, and at Otis Farm Market.
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Antiques
Buggy Whip Antiques
208 Norfolk Road, Southfield, MA 01259
(413) 229-3576
Contact Person: Henry Reeve
Contact e-Mail: buggy@bcn.net
http://www.buggywhipantiques.com
Antique market featuring multiple dealers and a reproduction furniture line.
Campo De'Fiori
1815 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 528-1857
Contact Person: Cathy Riva
Contact e-Mail: criva@campodefiori.com
http://www.campodefiori.com
Uncommon home & Garden items, aged terracotta & stone, home decorative items & botanically inspired gifts.
Liliana Antiques & Works of Art
38 Church Street, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-5090
Contact person: Liliana Bibic
Contact e-Mail: lilianaantiques@verizon.net
An interesting and unique array of jewelry, clothing, objects of art, home furnishings, and gifts.
Mullin-Jones Antiquities
525 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4871
Contact person: Patrice Mullin
Since 1986, purveyor of French antiques & accessories.
Objects of Art and Antiques
Corner of Elm & Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1544
Contact Person: Susie Murphy
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Architects / Engineers / Planners / Drafters
Appleseed Permaculture
P.O. Box 510, Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 610-1375
Contact Person: Ethan Roland
Contact e-Mail: eroland@gmail.com
http://www.appleseedpermaculture.com
We actively design and create truly sustainable systems across the northeast and around the world. Ecological design and consulting for organic agriculture, renewable energy, alternative wastewater treatment, edible forest gardening, community living, appropriate technology, cottage industry, and local organizing.
Blair, Christopher - Design
17 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4960
Contact Person: Christopher Blair
Contact e-Mail: christopher.f.blair@verizon.net
Planning and Design services for new construction, additions, and alterations.
Dana Bixby Architecture
24 Swamp Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-7834
Contact Person: Dana Bixby
Contact e-Mail: Dana@danabixby.com
http://www.danabixby.com
The practice of architecture with an interest in movement.
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Artists
Bill Allen Graphics
11 Forest Row, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1940
Contact Person: Bill Allen
Graphic design for print & advertising.
Cosmic Serpent Creations
935 Ashley Falls Road, Ashley Falls, MA 01222
(413) 429-7007
Contact person: Jakob Kent
Contact e-Mail: solaris711@hotmail.com
Sterling silver wire-wrapped crystals and gems: pendants, earrings, and rings.
Daniel Bellow Pottery
12 Benton Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-429-7111
Contact Person: Daniel Bellow
Contact e-Mail: danielbellow@yahoo.com
http://www.danielbellow.com
Hand made, functional porcelain for everyday use. Each piece guaranteed slightly different.
Davistudio Fine Porcelain
486 Pratt Hill Road, Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-7308
Contact Person: Mary Anne Davis
Contact e-Mail: maryanne@davistudio.com
http://www.davistudio.com
Artisanal maker of fine hand crafted poreclain. Custom made to order dinnerware, vases, and artwork.
Gabriel Adams
@ Objects of Art, 252 Main Street (Elm St. entry), Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1544
Contact person: Gabriel Adams
Contact e-Mail: gabrieledwardadams@gmail.com
Gabriel Adams is an international visual artist who makes paintings, sculpture, and installation.
Hotchkiss Mobiles Gallery
8 Center Street
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Contact Person: Joel or Sandra Hotchkiss
Contact e-Mail: sandra@artmobiles.com
http://www.artmobiles.com/
A vibrant, contemporary gallery of gifts & colorful metal mobiles sold nationwide and made right here in the Berkshires.
JD Logan, Contemporary American Folk Artist
332 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-1323
Contact Person: JD Logan
Contact e-Mail: info@jdlogan.com
http://www.jdlogan.com
Contemporary folk art images celebrating the pace and beauty of life in New England. Original paintings, framed prints, and notecards.
Hoffman Pottery
103 Rt. 41, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-4646
Contact Person: Elaine Hoffman
Contact e-Mail: elaine@ehoffmanpottery.com
http://www.ehoffmanpottery.com
Off the beaten track you will find a magical forest of contemporary works that "dance with energy." Functional and sculptural hand-made pottery as well as plates to paint for people of all ages.
Jason Houston, Photographer
P.O. Box 722, Great Barrington, MA 01320
(413) 429-6486
Contact Person: Jason Houston
Contact e-Mail: jason@jasonhouston.com
http://www.jasonhouston.com
Freelance and assignment photography + design for art, editorial, and commercial needs.
Leo Mazzeo
35 Montgomery Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-4385
Contact Person: Leo Mazzeo
Contact e-Mail: lmazzeo@berkshire.rr.com
http://www.lmazzeo.com
Original oil paintings, commissions welcome!
Tom Warner Watercolors
5 Round Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1447
Contact Person: Tom Warner
Contact e-Mail: tomwarnerart@yahoo.com
http://www.twarnerwatercolors.com
Dealing in original watercolor paintings and limited edition prints of the Berkshires and New England.
Utopian Engineering
PO Box 207, South Egremont, MA 01258
(413) 528-0959
Contact Person: Nick Thielker
Contact e-Mail: nickthielker@yahoo.com
Funky and functional furniture, custom carpentry, and studio design services.
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Art Museums
Chesterwood Museum
4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
Contact Person: Maureen Hannon
Contact e-Mail: maureen_hannon@nthp.org
http://www.chesterwood.org
Chesterwood is the country estate of artist Daniel Chester French who created the seated Lincoln for the memorial in Washington, D.C. Open mid-may through mid-october, 9-5 daily with guided tours every half-hour.
The Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, MA 01230
(413) 298-4100
Contact Person: Terry Smith
Contact e-Mail: tsmith@nrm.org
http://www.nrm.org
Explore the world's largest collection of original Rockwell art and the works of other illustrators. Open daily - kids free.
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Arts - Cultural Organizations
Berkshire Creative
75 North Street, Suite 360, Pittsfield, MA 01230
(413) 822-8324
Contact Person: Helena Fruscio
Contact e-Mail: helena.fruscio@berkshirecreative.org
http://www.berkshirecreative.org
The mission of Berkshire Creative is to stimulate new job growth and economic opportunity in the region by sparking innovative collaborations between artists, designers, cultural institutions and businesses.
Community Access to the Arts
40 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5485
Contact person: Katie
Contact e-Mail: info@communityaccesstotheARTS.org
http://www.communityaccesstotheARTS.org
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) works to lessen the stigma of difference and disability and to enhance public awareness of the valuable contributions all individuals can offer their communities by providing opportunitites for shared experiences in the arts.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223
(413) 243-9919
Contact Person: Dennis Thomas
http://www.jacobspillow.org
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary Season in 2007! Presenting dance from all over the world, a professional School, rare archives and year-round community programs.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Inc.
14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-9040
Contact Person: Beryl Jolly
Contact e-Mail: Beryl@mahaiwe.org
http://www.mahaiwe.org
Year-round performing arts center presenting music, theater, film, opera, dance, and more.
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Attorneys
Brewer, Peter J. - Attorney at Law
32 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-6290
Contact Person: Peter J. Brewer
Contact e-mail: peter.brewer@verizon.net
General law practice including divorce, family law, real estate, civil and criminal litigation, and wills. Also offering mediation services.
Downing, Dennis J. - Attorney at Law
17 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5040
Contact Person: Dennis Downing
Contact e-Mail: dennis.downing@verizon.net
General practice, real estate (buying, selling, refinancing), zoning, wills, business.
Ferris, Charles J. - Attorney at Law
500 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413)-528-8900
Contact Person: Charles Ferris
Contact e-Mail: charles.ferris@verizon.net
Feuer, Robert A. - Attorney at Law
42 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4749
Contact Person: Robert Feuer
Contact e-Mail: fires4@vgernet.net
General practice, real estate, mortgages, wills, civil & criminal. 23 years experience.
Kaplan, Ira J. - Attorney
314 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1211
Contact Person: Ira Kaplan
Contact e-mail: ijklaw@verizon.net
Land conservation, criminal, and civil litigation.
Lazan Glover & Puciloski, LLC
785 South Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 644-0200
Contact person: David M. Lazan, esq.
Contact e-Mail: lazan@lazanlaw.com
http://www.lazanlaw.com
Law firm located in Boston and Great Barrington: Real Estate, Litigation, trusts/estate, and family law/divorce.
McCormick, Murtagh & Marcus
390 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0630
Contact Person: LuAnn Bailey
Contact e-Mail: lbailey@mccormicklegal.com
http://www.mccormicklegal.com
General practice concentrating in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business and Corporate law, land use & zoning estate administration and elder law.
Michaels, David Seth - Attorney at Law
1028 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165
(518) 392-9150
Contact Person: David Michaels
Contact e-Mail: davidseth@davidseth.com
http://www.davidseth.com
An experienced New York lawyer concentrating in real estate and criminal defense, including DWI and traffic matters.
Vallianos, Peter S. - Attorney at Law
30 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0055
Contact Person: Peter Vallianos
Contact e-Mail: p.vallianos@verizon.net
Legal representation with a focus on real estate sales, purchasing, refinancing, and zoning.
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Automotive Dealers / Parts / Service / Leasing
Autobahn Service
926 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2227
Contact person: Dominic Lydon
Contact e-Mail: dominic@autobahntechnic.com
http://www.autobahntechnic.com
European Car Repair specializing in newer VW, Audi, and BMW diagnostics.
Decker Autobody, Inc. & Mechanic
91 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 446-9181
Contact Person: Evelyn Decker
Contact e-Mail: deckersautobody@verizon.net
Twenty-five years of service to the community - 24 hour towing - personal guarantee by Rick for quality service.
Pete's Sales & Service, Inc.
69 South Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
1-800-439-8503
Contact Person: Pete Batacchi
Offering a full line of Sunoco fuels, race fuels, AAA Emergency road service, state inspection of all vehicles, and a full line of outdoor power equipment and recreational vehicles including service and equipment.
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Business Consultants
PAPERCHASERS
10 Blunt Road, South Egremont, MA 01230
(413) 528-2824
Contact Person: Barbara Fields
Contact e-Mail: organize@paperchasers.com
http://www.paperchasers.com
Organizing services that increase my clients' productivity and help them meet the demands and challenges of life and business.
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Book Dealers / Stores / Libraries
Barefoot in the Berkshires
P. O. Box 309, Glendale, MA 01229
(413) 298-8198
Contact person: Tricia Santos
Contact e-Mail: triciasantos@barefootintheberkshires.com
http://www.barefootintheberkshires.com
Barefoot in the Berkshires is a home-based business selling children's books, puzzles, puppets and musical cd's.
The Bookloft
Barrington Plaza, Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1521
Contact Person: Eric Wicska
Contact e-Mail: bookloft@bcn.net
http://www.thebookloft.com
serving the Berkshires since 1974 - booksellers and winners of Boston Magazine's 2006 "best of New England" award.
The Bookstore
11 Housatonic Street
Lenox, MA 01240
Contact person: Matthew Tannenbaum
Contact e-Mail: bookmatt@bcn.net
http://bookstoreinlenox.com/
Still Serving the Community Since Last Tuesday.
BookParade
P.O. Box 1104, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-9720
Contact Person: Elaine Baum
Contact e-Mail: bookparade@yahoo.com
The Traveling Bookstore caters to your literary needs at lectures, readings, cafes, etc. Institutional discount available to schools, libraries, and other organizations.
Matrushka
252 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-6911
Contact Person: Ruth Blair
Handmade toys and gifts and a selection of books. A toy store for fully conscious parenting - no electronic toys!
Stockbridge Booksellers
10 Elm Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3329
Contact Person: John or Molly
Contact e-Mail: info@stockbridgebooksellers.com
http://www.stockbridgebooksellers.com
Stockbridge Booksellers is a new and used bookstore. Frequent Author events and community gatherings as well as special literary gifts can be found here. Special orders and used book searches gladly undertaken.
Yellow House Books
252 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8227
Contact Person: Bonnie Benson
Contact e-Mail: yh.books@verizon.net
A used book store selling used & rare books - buy, sell, and trade, with many specialties including art, music, photography, children's books, metaphysics, and more.
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Civic Organizations / Community Centers or Services/ Charities
Berkshire Friends Network
56 Richmond Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 406-4549
Contact person: Jeff Torres
Contact e-Mail: jt@berkshires.ws
http://www.berkshirefriends.com
BFN offers a suite of free online community services.
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2810
Contact Person: Eliza Crescentini
Contact e-Mail: info@berkshiresouth.org
http://www.berkshiresouth.org
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
271 Main Street, Suite 3, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8039
Contact Person: Jill Gellert
Contact e-Mail: Jill@berkshiretaconic.org
http://www.berkshiretaconic.org
Berkshire Taconic is the community foundation for Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT. We believe that effective chartable giving can result in positive change and a better quality of life for all residents.
Construct, Inc.
41 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 529-1985
Contact Person: Cara Davis
Contact e-Mail: construct12@yahoo.com
http://www.constructinc.org
Our mission is to provide comprehensive housing, support, and educational services to persons of low to moderate income or who are homeless in the Southern Berkshire Region. BerkShares accepted for donations only.
Great Barrington Fire Fighter's Association
20 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0788
Contact Person: Edward McCormick
Supporting the fire companies of Great Barrington and Housatonic.
Great Barrington Youth Foundation
154 Hurlburt Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0375
Contact Person: Steve Agar
The Great Barrington Youth Foundation maintains youth buildings on Bridge street.
Riverbrook Residence
4 Ice Glen Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4926
Contact Person: Joan Burkhard
Contact e-Mail: joanburkhard@adelphia.net
http://www.riverbrook.org
Exceptional Women... Exceptional Living.
South Berkshire Youth Coalition
352 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1919
Contact Person: Shelley Brooks
Contact e-mail: sbycoalition@yahoo.com
http://www.sbycoalition.org
We are a substance abuse prevention coalition.
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 810, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4284
Contact Person: Sharon Palma
Contact e-Mail: slp@rnetworx.com
http://www.southernberkshirechamber.com
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
6 Elm Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5200
Contact Person: Barbara Zanetti
Contact e-Mail: info@stockbridgechamber.org
http://www.stockbridgechamber.org
Non-profit organization with the primary purpose to unite the business community and to promote the economic welfare of Stockbridge and its environs.
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Churches / Spiritual Gatherings / Congregations
First Congregational Church
251 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2740
Contact Person: Pastor Charles Van Ausdall
Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire County
P.O. Box 423, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4850
Contact Person: Sheena Evans-Morris
Contact e-Mail: uumsb@yahoo.com
http://www.uumsb.org
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Coaching
Fresh & Company
139 West Center Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-7174
Contact Person: Amy Cotler
Contact e-Mail: amy@freshcotler.com
http://www.freshcotler.com
Integrated Culinary Coach: a culinary educator and nutritionist work on a one-to-one basis to give clients the support and skills necessary to incorporate a delicious, healthy diet into a balanced lifestyle. Planning for clients and families, shopping and cooking skills development. Free consultation. Private and group classes available.
Moving into Well-Being
Great Barrington Area
(413) 229-8080
Contact Person: Cheryl Ann Luft, RSMT
Individual sessions in theraputic movement and movement re-education for wellness and recovery. Specializing in adults and seniors.
Computer Consulting
O’Haver & Co. Technical Consulting
64 Castle Hill Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-6386
Contact Person: Bob O’Haver
Contact e-Mail: bob@ohaverco.com
http://www.ohaverco.com
Our mission is to help you harness the potential of the most powerful and versatile tool ever invented: the computer. We can be your personal (computer) trainer.
Shawenon Communications
297 East Road, Alford, MA 01266
(413) 528-6494
Contact Person: Susanna Opper
Contact e-Mail: susanna@shawenon.com
http://www.shawenon.com
Helping people get their messages out on the web through stimulating website content and e-mail marketing.
Terrachord LLC
400 Grange Hall Road, Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-2403
Contact person: Greg Geyer
http://www.terrachord.com
Terrachord supports initiatives and clients by helping them accelerate environmental solutions.
Zenn New Media, LLC.
50 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8866
Contact Person: Sarah Donaldson
Contact e-Mail: info@zenn.net
http://www.zenn.com
Zenn New Media, LLC is a web software development company providing media and data rich custom solutions to small, medium and large business customers.
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Contractor / Building
A. J. Magadini & Son
40 Rosseter Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-528-1251
Contact person: Rob A. Magadini
robmagadini@hotmail.com
A commercial and residential construction company. All types of masonry work done.
DeRis Building
16 Country Road, New Marlborough, MA 01230
(413) 446-9181
Contact Person: Mario DeRis
Contact e-Mail: Mario@derisbuilding.com
Fine, custom finishing and historic restoration.
Matt Sagarin, General Contractor
2 Knob Hill, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3979
Contact Person: Matt Sagarin
Contact e-Mail: be.home1@verizon.net
Thoughtful, affordable, and user-friendly renovation, remodelling, and restoration.
The Small Building Company
28 Quarry Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4089
Contact Person: Arthur Jackson
Contact e-Mail: arthur@thesmallbuildingcompany.com
http://www.thesmallbuildingcompany.com
A General Contractor for Design, Building, and Carpentry focusing on Health and Sustainability.
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Contractor / Cleaning
Carpetclean
181 Salisbury Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-8280
Contact Person: Robert Miller
contact e-Mail: carpetclean@verizon.net
www.robertmillerscarpetclean.com
Professional Cleaning and Disaster Restoration Services. Commercial & Residential, IICRC Certified, Fully Insured.
Down to Earth Cleaning
P.O. Box 726, South Egremont, MA 01258
(413) 528-9794
Contact Person: Noelle Pixley
Contact e-Mail: cleanearth101@yahoo.com
Regular weekly or bi-weekly residential cleaning using environmentally friendly products.
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Contractor / Excavation
B&B Landscaping Excavation
471 Pleasant Street, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-4984
Contact Person: Bob Piccolo
Contact e-Mail: BandBLand@aol.com
Septic work, trucking, road construction, driveways, walls and patios, grading, rock splitting, sewer and water installation. Serving Berkshire County for 10 years.
Matt Sagarin, General Contractor
2 Knob Hill, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3979
Contact Person: Matt Sagarin
Contact e-Mail: be.home1@verizon.net
Thoughtful, affordable, and user-friendly renovation, remodelling, and restoration.
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Contractor / General / Carpentry
Chris Vought's Handy Fix-It Service
P.O. Box 59, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5250
Contact Person: Chris Vought
Contact e-mail: Cav12@juno.com
Small repair and odd jobs around the house including repair of doors, windows, and locks.
Sagarin, Matt - General Contractor
2 Knob Hill, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3979
Contact Person: Matt Sagarin
Contact e-Mail: be.home1@verizon.net
Thoughtful, affordable, and user-friendly renovation, remodelling, and restoration.
The Small Building Company
28 Quarry Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4089
Contact Person: Arthur Jackson
Contact e-Mail: arthur@thesmallbuildingcompany.com
http://www.thesmallbuildingcompany.com
A General Contractor for Design, Building, and Carpentry focusing on Health and Sustainability.
Utopian Engineering
PO Box 207, South Egremont, MA 01258
(413) 528-0959
Contact Person: Nick Thielker
Contact e-Mail: nickthielker@yahoo.com
Funky and functional furniture, custom carpentry, and studio design services.
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Contractor / Painting
All-Season Painting
(413) 232-7919
Contact Person: Ted Martin
Offering internal & external painting, staining, power washing, wallpaper removal, sheetrock repair, water damage repair, window glazing, and deck maintenance. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates available!
Matt Sagarin, General Contractor
2 Knob Hill, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3979
Contact Person: Matt Sagarin
Contact e-Mail: be.home1@verizon.net
Thoughtful, affordable, and user-friendly renovation, remodelling, and restoration.
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Contractor / Sunrooms
The Small Building Company
28 Quarry Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4089
Contact Person: Arthur Jackson
Contact e-Mail: arthur@thesmallbuildingcompany.com
http://www.thesmallbuildingcompany.com
A General Contractor for Design, Building, and Carpentry focusing on Health and Sustainability.
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Economic Development
Berkshire Creative
75 North Street, Suite 360, Pittsfield, MA 01230
(413) 822-8324
Contact Person: Helena Fruscio
Contact e-Mail: helena.fruscio@berkshirecreative.org
http://www.berkshirecreative.org
The mission of Berkshire Creative is to stimulate new job growth and economic opportunity in the region by sparking innovative collaborations between artists, designers, cultural institutions and businesses.
Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire
17 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-7788
Contact person: Tim Geller
Contact e-Mail: tccdc@verizon.net
Creating affordable housing and economic opportunities for families and individuals throughout the Berkshire region.
The E. F. Schumacher Society
140 Jug End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1737
Contact Person: Susan Witt
Contact e-Mail: efssociety@smallisbeautiful.org
http://www.smallisbeautiful.org
The E.F. Schumacher Society is an educational organization whose mission is to foster the growth of strong local economies by linking people, land, and community. They operate a library, organize an annual lecture series, and host economic and community development training seminars.
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Education
Appleseed Permaculture
P.O. Box 510, Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 610-1375
Contact Person: Ethan Roland
Contact e-Mail: eroland@gmail.com
http://www.appleseedpermaculture.com
We actively design and create truly sustainable systems across the northeast and around the world. Ecological design and consulting for organic agriculture, renewable energy, alternative wastewater treatment, edible forest gardening, community living, appropriate technology, cottage industry, and local organizing.
Berkshire County Educational Assosciates
818 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-8474
Contact Person: Stacey Rossi
Contact e-Mail: info-bcea@earthlink.net
Berkshire County Educational Associates promotes the education and general welfare of individuals in need of supplemental academic assistance by providing tutoring, remediation, and other educational interventions for at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities; acting as a source of information for the members regarding various aspects of the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities; promoting state, regional, and local conferences for the purpose of dissemination and professional development for teachers; and supporting parent education programs with respect to research findings, and placement and evaluation procedures for at-risk students and students with disabilities.
Center for Ecological Technology (CET)
112 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 445-4556
Contact Person: Laura Dubester
Contact e-Mail: laurad@cetonline.org
http://www.cetonline.org
Energy Efficiency, renewable energy, waste management education/services for individuals, businesses, and communities. Berkshares are welcome for CET Recycling Services, to purchase weatherization materials, water conservation, and recycled paper products. CET can accept Berkshares up to $200 for the customer portion of utility company sponsored energy efficiency improvements.
Construct, Inc.
41 Mahaiwe Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 529-1985
Contact Person: Cara Davis
Contact e-Mail: construct12@yahoo.com
http://www.constructinc.org
Our mission is to provide comprehensive housing, support, and educational services to persons of low to moderate income or who are homeless in the Southern Berkshire Region. BerkShares accepted for donations only.
Educate Yourself for Tomorrow
12 Hemlock Hill, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9068
Contact Person: Andrew Flaxman
Contact e-Mail: flaxman@onlinehumanities.com
http://www.onlinehumanities.com
Educate Yourself for Tomorrow is a high-quality Liberal Arts on-line program.
The E. F. Schumacher Society
140 Jug End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1737
Contact Person: Susan Witt
Contact e-Mail: efssociety@smallisbeautiful.org
http://www.smallisbeautiful.org
The E.F. Schumacher Society is an educational organization whose mission is to foster the growth of strong local economies by linking people, land, and community. They operate a library, organize an annual lecture series, and host training seminars on these topics.
Fresh & Company
139 West Center Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-7174
Contact Person: Amy Cotler
Contact e-Mail: amy@freshcotler.com
http://www.freshcotler.com
Integrated Culinary Coach: a culinary educator and nutritionist work on a one-to-one basis to give clients the support and skills necessary to incorporate a delicious, healthy diet into a balanced lifestyle. Planning for clients and families, shopping and cooking skills development. Free consultation. Private and group classes available.
Great Barrington Historical Society
P.O. Box 1106, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0914
Contat Person: Gary Leveille
Contact e-Mail: gbhs@bcn.net
http://www.greatbarringtonhistoricalsociety.org
The Great Barrington Historical Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1977 for the purpose of collecting and preserving material pertinent to the history of Great Barrington. Its objectives are to provide an organization for people interested in learning about, recording, preserving and disseminating the history of our community, as well as stimulate an awareness of local history now and for future generations. Accepting BerkShares for donations & membership.
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
35 West Plain Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Contact Person: Kim Gershon
Contact e-Mail: kim@rudolfsteinerschool.org
GBRSS is an early childhood through grade 8 Waldorf school. We will happily accept BerkShares in the form of donations to our school!
Great Barrington Waldorf High School
454 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8833
Contact Person: Kathryn Jenen
Contact e-mail: info@waldorfhigh.org
BerkShares accepted for donations.
The NOAH Center
401 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0297
Contact Person: Donna Condon
Contact e-Mail: donna@noahcenter.org
http://www.noahcenter.org
A place to learn to improve your health with minimal use of medication. Lectures, lending library, workshops, information, and referrals.
Simon's Rock College of Bard
84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-7253
Contact Person: Susan Emerson Clapp
Contact e-Mail: sclapp@simons-rock.edu
http://www.simons-rock.edu
Simon's Rock is the college for inspired students determined to begin college after the 10th or 11th grade. BerkShares accepted for donations.
Student Assistance Fund of Great Barrington
c/o Great Barrington Rotary Club
P.O. Box 565, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-6492
Contact Person: Louis Moscatello
Collects, maintains, manages, and distributes a fund for scholarships to graduates of Monument Mountain Regional High School and Mount Everett Regional High School.
Thriving Planet Counseling & Education
220 North Plain Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8239
Contact Person: Elisa Novick
Contact e-Mail: thrivingplanet@elisanovick.com
http://www.elisanovick.com
Elisa Novick, MSS, healer, counselor, life coach, non-denominational minister, facilitates workshops in personal, spiritual, and professional growth and holistic health. Laboratory of Life classes weekly.
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Emergency Services / Fire / Police / Ambulance
Hope Fire Company
20 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0788
Contact Person: Edward McCormick
Protecting Great Barrington homes and businesses from the danger of fires.
Great Barrington Fire Fighter's Association
20 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0788
Contact Person: Edward McCormick
Supporting the fire companies of Great Barrington and Housatonic.
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Entertainment
Casey's Billiards Emporium, LLC.
501 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 997-2255
Contact Person: Carol Donahue
Contact e-Mail: avon_caroldonahue@hotmail.com
Fun for the whole family! Come in and "Rack "Em UP" with Casey's Billiards.
Crissey Farm
426 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4844
Contact Person: Gary Happ
Contact e-Mail: info@crisseyfarm.com
http://www.crisseyfarm.com
Decades of hospitality experience, a passion for food and entertaining, and a beautiful new banquet facility in the Berkshires with adjacent lodging make us an excellent consideration for your next function.
Diverse Musicking Services
(860) 435-8120, 435-9793, or (413) 229-6655 (ask for Sam at this #)
Contact person: MC K9
Contact e-mail: charleskeil@sbcglobal.net
5 unique musical entities for hire. All start out unmediated, unamplified, unplugged, and uninhibited by techno-requirements. They are:
Drive-by-Rumba - 4 drummers borrowing from African and Afro-Cuban Traditions
Biocentrics - 5 +or- 2 of the species Homo ludens collaboratus playing prime with your dancing pleasure primarily in mind
Berkshire Stompers Brass Band - 3-6 drummers + trombones and saxes + 2nd line + social club. Fusing N'Orleans grooves, sambas, salsas, 12/8's, funk, anthems, gospel, street music, peace songs, festival styles.
Lakeville Trane Station - Horn/voice & finger piano. We play songs made holy by the John Coltrane Quartet.
Sounding Sanga for Sanity & Serenity - Music and sound that changes the vibe at any location, chases away any negative energy, invites in the good.
All will play @ park @ street corner @ home @ work @ naming ceremony @ classroom @ place of worship @ door of pizza oven @ store opening @ tag sale @ opening of gallery @ funeral @ wake @ memorial service @ wedding @ conflict resolution process @ birthday or nameday @ first communion @ picnic @ beach @ opening for another band @ sewing circle @ corn husking @ barley threshing @ weeding party @ procession @ recession @ almost any event where vibe needs changing or enhancing but especially @ events with dancing or deeper energy activities.
Would you like to beg, borrow or barter for live musicking? Can you feed us? Can we put out a hat or bowl for freewillofferings? May we distribute proper propaganda for worthy causes? Whatever your circumstances and limitations we will accompany your ceremony, create the kinds of music you want to hear and/or desire to dance with, through, into . . . .. Payment in real Berkshares is best for us, but Euros or CHF or Yen or even the unfunnymoney of the USA is also acceptable for the time being.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223
(413) 243-9919
Contact Person: Dennis Thomas
http://www.jacobspillow.org
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary Season in 2007! Presenting dance from all over the world, a professional School, rare archives and year-round community programs.
Roger the Jester
3 Lakeside Drive, North Egremont, MA 01252
(413) 528-3623
Contact Person: Roger Reed
Contact e-mail: roger@ijest.com
http://www.ijest.com
A fool for all reasons! Roger the Jester will add the joy and merriment of laughter to your event.
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Environmental
Bartholomew's Cobble
P.O. Box 128, Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, MA 01222
(413) 229-8600
Contact Person: Rene Wendell
Contact e-Mail: rwendell@ttor.org
http://www.thetrustees.org
A public nature reservation with hiking, canoeing, and outdoor programs.
Center for Ecological Technology (CET)
112 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 445-4556
Contact Person: Laura Dubester
Contact e-Mail: laurad@cetonline.org
http://www.cetonline.org
Energy Efficiency, renewable energy, waste management education/services for individuals, businesses, and communities. Berkshares are welcome for CET Recycling Services, to purchase weatherization materials, water conservation, and recycled paper products. CET can accept Berkshares up to $200 for the customer portion of utility company sponsored energy efficiency improvements.
Great Barrington Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 907, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2583
Contact Person: Anthony Barnaba
Great Barrington River Walk
P.O. Box 1018, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3391
Contact Person: Rachel Fletcher
Contact e-Mail: river@gbriverwalk.org
http://www.gbriverwalk.org
A public river trail and greenway on the Housatonic River. A hands-on stewardship program in practical ecology.
Green Berkshires, Inc.
292 Main Street, Suite 14, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-9363
Contact Person: Eleanor Tillinghast
Contact e-Mail: etillinghast@greenberkshires.org
Green Berkshires, Inc. is dedicated to protecting the mountains and ridgelines of the Berkshires.
Orion Grassroots Network
187 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01320
(413)-528-4422
Contact person: Scott Walker
Contact e-Mail: swalker@orionsociety.org
http://www.orionsociety.org/ogn
The Orion Grassroots Network provides services and support to over one thousand grassroots organizations engaged in ecological, social, and cultural change.
Project Native
342 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 274-3433
Contact Person: Raina or Karen
Contact e-Mail: projectnative@yahoo.com
http://www.projectnative.org
A non-profit perennial nursery and gardens. Offering 100% Berkshire Taconic Region Native Perennials of over 130 varieties.
The Sheffield Land Trust
P.O. Box 490, Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-0234
Contact Person: Kathy Orlando
Contact e-mail: shefland@bcn.net
http://www.sheffieldland.org
The Sheffield Land Trust is dedicated to protecting the land essential to Sheffield's nature, scenic, agricultural, and rural character through a program of stewardship and by working with landowners, farmers, and other partners.
Terrachord LLC
400 Grange Hall Road, Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-2403
Contact person: Greg Geyer
http://www.terrachord.com
Terrachord supports initiatives and clients by helping them accelerate environmental solutions.
WaterCheck.biz
P.O. Box 220, Hillsdale, NY 12529
1 (888) 222-0840
Contact Person: Leslie Gabriel
http://www.WaterCheck.biz
WaterCheck.biz is transforming your relationship to water. We carry the best water products for the H20 enthusiast. Products include water testing kits, water filters, water distillers, energy saving showerheads, stainless steel water bottles, and hydration packs.
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