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With other similarly challenged communities around the country taking far bolder action on housing, when will Great Barrington and the southern Berkshires do the same?

The century-old Prospect Lake Park campground in Egremont will become an upscale park-model-RV resort. The change was a shock to longtime patrons. The developer says he'll make room for the community.

As negotiations with the BCC Foundation dragged on and tenants dropped out, the hot real-estate market and an unexpected expense changed the calculus.

Plans for culinary training and a health-and-wellness center were scuttled after the town awarded a $250,000 restoration grant. The town committee that recommended the grant has questions.

Alander Group has offered financial and relocation assistance to the few remaining tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect if their buildings go up for sale?

Rasch says his formula for acquisition and redevelopment will help to create a “mixed-income” downtown in Great Barrington. Is he right?