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Lanesborough Property Tax Rate Up 5%

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday approved a single tax rate that will increase the average homeowner's property bill by at least $670. With a rate of $18.20 per $1,000 valuation, the average single-family home valued at $373,784 will see a $668 increase, and the average commercial property, estimated at a value of $577,990, will increase by $1,125 per year. This rate is 91 cents higher than last year's $17.29 per $1,000 valuation.

Lanesborough, MA · 2d

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Lanesborough Hopes for Continued Talks on Mall Sale

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board is optimistic that talks for the Berkshire Mall sale will continue. Chair Deborah Maynard and Vice Chair Juli Baker were to meet with mall owner JMJ Holdings, the Baker Hill Road District, and proposed buyer Cypress Equities on Tuesday to discuss next steps. As of Wednesday, iBerkshires had received a "we are optimistic" from Maynard on the talks. The Berkshire Eagle reported a response from a Cypress representative saying talks will continue.

Lanesborough, MA · 2d

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This Quiet Massachusetts Lake Town Has Homes Listed For Under $150,000

Two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a price tag under $150,000. That combination still shows up in one small lake town in the Berkshires. Most of these budget listings are mobile and manufactured homes. Some affordable listings offer two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms, although larger homes generally cost considerably more.

Hinsdale, MA · 2d

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Trailmark Bank Hires New Human Resources Leader

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Trailmark Bank, currently operating through its Adams Community Bank and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank divisions, announced the addition of Amy S. Thomson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Thomson will lead the Bank's human resources strategy, overseeing employee engagement, talent development, recruitment,...

Pittsfield, MA · 6h

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Mad Macs Shifts Location, Focus at Allendale Shopping Center

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Apple products repair company Mad Macs has moved downstairs from its previous location in the Allendale Shopping Center. The authorized Apple repair service was established in 1998 to provide service to Apple computers and devices and has had an ever-changing history. "Since we started, we've grown...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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North Adams' New Kimbell Building Sold for $1.3M

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The New Kimbell Building on Main Street has changed hands again — this time to the family of an iconic Saugus restaurant. A limited liability company listed as 81-91 Main Street North Adams MA acquired the six-story structure on Oct. 27, according to documents on file at the Registry of Deeds. Dennis Wong of Stoneham and Gregory Hayward of Lynn are listed as the managers of the LLC.

North Adams, MA · 1d

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Berkshire region real estate sales – November 13, 2026

11 Tracie Avenue: John W. Dabrowski and Mary L. Dabrowski of Adams to Sally A. Dabrowski and Megan J. Dabrowski, $1 on 10/27/2026. 17 Anthony Street: Melissa R. Tower and Gordon Miles Tower of Adams to Jackson B. Tower and Jake M. Tower, $1 on 09/30/2026. 3 West Street: Jacqueline...

Massachusetts · 21h

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Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them

Four states have lined up bigger property tax breaks for older homeowners, and each one works differently. New Jersey’s Stay NJ program pays up to $6,500 beginning in February 2027 to people who applied by Nov. 2. Florida voters approved a homestead exemption of $150,000 on non-school taxes that starts Jan. 1, 2027, Massachusetts’s draft... The post Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 3d

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Pittsfield group launches home energy assistance program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has launched a new program to help Pittsfield residents cover repair costs that can prevent them from accessing home energy-efficiency upgrades. The organization announced its new Community Chest program, which offers forgivable loans of up to $4,000 to help...

Pittsfield, MA · 3d

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Paraplanner

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced that Joseph Serrano has joined the firm as a Paraplanner, supporting the advisory team in developing comprehensive financial plans that help clients prepare for retirement. Serrano earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in 2022...

Dalton, MA · 1d

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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

This week’s Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:. Property of the Week – Leslie Chesloff of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty offers a penthouse that combines luxury residential living with the world-class wellness experience of Canyon Ranch. Transformations...

Berkshire County, MA · 21h

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Powerhouse Square in Great Barrington to go to foreclosure auction Nov. 23

Great Barrington — Powerhouse Square, located at 34 Bridge Street, is scheduled to go to foreclosure auction Monday, November 23. According to legal documents, property owner Benchmark Development LLC, d/b/a Powerhouse Square I LLC, breached the conditions of its mortgage with MountainOne Bank. The building has 22 condominiums and...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

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Pittsfield Council Approves 2.64% Tax Increase

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has passed a 2.64 percent tax rate increase that will add about $145 to the average yearly home bill. On Tuesday, the council unanimously approved a residential tax rate of $17.88 and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.95. This uses a residential factor of 0.8245 at a shift of 1.75.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Berkshire Co-op operating in the red for third year, finances in dire straits

Great Barrington — The Berkshire Food Co-op lost money for the third year in a row, according to its recently released report for fiscal 2026. The Co-op ended fiscal 2026 with a net loss of $372,000, the report states. It also ended fiscal 2025 with a net loss of...

Great Barrington, MA · 3d

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Gateway Fiber Expansion Nears Completion

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gateway Fiber is nearing completion of its Pittsfield expansion, bringing high-speed internet access to 2,000 additional homes and businesses. The expansion marks another step toward increasing competition among internet providers and strengthening the city's telecommunications infrastructure, bringing service availability to nearly 6,000 homes and businesses. Construction...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

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Some Massachusetts households can get free weatherization as heating oil costs hit records

"A minimum delivery could be over $600; it might be $700."

Greenfield, MA · 15h

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Western Massachusetts farmers honored with more than $275K in grants

More than 100 farmers from across western Massachusetts were recognized Thursday afternoon during an annual appreciation event at Smith College in Northampton, where more than $275,000 in grants was awarded to support local agriculture.

Northampton, MA · 22h

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Dental Office Portfolio

WESTERN MASS. — Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, announced the sale of a five-property dental office portfolio consisting of dental condominiums and a free-standing dental office building located throughout the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass. The portfolio sold for $5.95 million.

Greenfield, MA · 14h

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Washington County business destroyed by massive fire

Washington County, NY · 14h

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Rivers Casino Schenectady has 2 open interview days for jobs

Rivers Casino Schenectady will hold two open interview days this month for people seeking jobs in gaming, hospitality and food and beverage.

Schenectady, NY · 3d