BUSINESS BRIEFS July 20, 2026: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond

July 20, 2026 - 06:44

The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown has announced a new partnership with a regional conservation group to expand its outdoor sculpture program. The initiative will add five new installations to the campus grounds by spring 2027, focusing on works that explore themes of climate and landscape. The museum expects the project to draw additional visitors to the area during the shoulder season.

Great Barrington Public Theater is moving forward with plans for a permanent home. The theater company, which has operated in rented spaces for years, secured a long-term lease on a former church building on Main Street. Renovations are set to begin this fall, with the first full season in the new venue scheduled for summer 2027. The company said the space will include a 150-seat main stage and a smaller black box theater.

MountainOne Bank has promoted two longtime employees to senior vice president roles. The bank announced that Susan Gallagher will oversee commercial lending operations, while Mark Torres will take charge of retail banking across all branches. Both have been with the company for more than 15 years. The appointments are part of a broader leadership restructuring aimed at streamlining decision-making.

Timberlyn Heights, a housing development in northern Berkshire County, has broken ground on a new phase of 24 single-family homes. The project is designed for middle-income buyers, with prices starting at $350,000. The developer said pre-sales have been strong, with 10 homes already under contract. Completion of this phase is expected by late 2027.