This Month’s Featured Articles…

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com When voters went to the polls in November 2016 there was another surprising winner – the legalization of recreational marijuana. In four states – California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maine – voters decided to make marijuana consumption for recreational purposes legal, joining Colorado. There are already eight retail recreational stores open in Massachusetts with another four coming soon. […]

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com When did you start Ledgewood Kennel? My wife Kirby and I started the kennel in 1986 with just a few runs on our lower farm. Gradually we noticed a need for a bigger kennel so we built a larger one in 2000 with the latest construction methods and design approach including radiant floors, central air conditioning, and large runs. We’ve been in business about 33 years. […]

By Regina Molaro | info@mainstreetmag.com Every year, more children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevalence in America is estimated at 1 in 59 births. This impacts many families both locally, nationally, and beyond. […]

By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com Carrie Chen opened her design studio and Casana T House next door early on a Monday morning so we could squeeze in an interview with Main Street. She showed me her weightless cashmere scarves and started up the Swiss-made espresso machine. We sampled teas and talked about her entrepreneurial career and her passion for excellence in all aspects of her life. You are involved in so much! How would you describe yourself? I’m a human being, a mother, a wife, a designer, [...]

By Betsy Maury | info@mainstreetmag.com I remember first seeing the logos of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation when I attended an after-school musical at my son’s school in 2011. As a new resident in the area, I wasn’t quite sure what connection the foundation had to the school or the musical it was putting on, but I gathered it was some kind of funding organization involved with children’s educational programs. Supporting the community, and touching many demographics Several months after that I again saw the Berkshire Taconic [...]