Dog licenses are due March 1, and the Town Clerk’s office is ready to help you get yours—online or in person. Plus, learn about upcoming caucuses, town meeting voting, and how to run for office in Otis this year.

Otis’s own Lesley Rosenthal has been named one of Musical America Worldwide’s Top 30 Professionals of the Year. From leading Juilliard to playing fiddle with a local band, Lesley brings artistry, leadership, and community spirit to every stage she touches.

March is packed with fun and community events in Otis! From paint-and-sip parties and line dancing at the Knox Trail Inn to ski adventures at Otis Ridge and storywalks at the library, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.

When a January storm hit, the people of Otis came together in remarkable fashion.

In this month’s Otis Creatives column, Havana-born photographer Luis Miguel Milian Echarte captures the poetry of everyday life in Otis and Great Barrington, turning candid moments into striking portraits of people and place. His work invites viewers to see the character, rhythm, and quiet beauty of ordinary spaces through a keen, observant lens.

Katharine Adams finds life lessons in the quiet bloom of her orchid, exploring patience, forgiveness, and the subtle art of listening. Through her whimsical reflections, a single plant becomes a mirror for resilience, care, and gentle connection in a hectic world.

Spring may be around the corner, but the Otis Food Pantry has been busy keeping shelves full and hearts full all winter. Terry Gould highlights the generosity of local volunteers, schools, and organizations whose support ensures neighbors in need are never left behind.

It’s cookie season…with a twist! Patricia Racine pairs your favorite Girl Scout cookies with unexpected cheeses, from tangy mascarpone to sharp cheddar, proving that sweet and savory are a match made in snack heaven.

The Berkshires brought history to life on January 10 with the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery.” Peter Cameron captures the commemorative parade, reenactments, and town honors that celebrated one of America’s greatest military logistical feats.

British taxes and strict laws ignited colonial anger, setting the stage for rebellion. Peter Cameron explores the early sparks of the American Revolution in this month’s Otis History column.

At Paige’s Place, objects aren’t just displayed—they tell stories. Eric Danfort explores how collections, from eclectic mugs to inherited tools, gain meaning not in storage but through use, connection, and memory, revealing the subtle ways everyday items hold us together over time.

Get your hands dirty for a good cause! The Otis Community Garden has been turning seeds into meals and neighbors into friends since 2008—join volunteers this season to grow fresh veggies, learn, and help fight food insecurity in our community.

Ditch the usual corned beef—Patricia Racine reinvents Irish comfort food, joining flavors and playful innovation in this must-try St. Patrick’s Day recipe!

Neighbors helping neighbors — Sandy Balayan tells the story of Steve and Linda Graves and a free after-school program that’s already making an impact.

Ready for a reset? Hilary Harley looks to the stars for insight into March’s mix of reflection, change, and new energy.

Why not try something new? Sandy Balayan writes about finding happiness, taking chances, and becoming Otis’s newest Justice of the Peace.

Did you know a trolley once ran through Otis — and failed spectacularly? Peter Cameron traces the rise and fall of the long-forgotten “Huckleberry Trolley Line,” where passengers once stopped to pick berries along the tracks.

Winter may be lingering, but the Otis Library is buzzing with music, history, and upcoming events for the whole community. Stop by and see why there’s always more than books waiting for you at the library.

From a $10,000 grant to a full-blown Santa’s workshop, discover how Otis neighbors came together to bring bikes, scooters, and smiles to every child at Farmington River Elementary.

From dog licenses to the 2026 street list and key election dates, here’s information Otis residents need to know this winter from the Town Clerk’s office.