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Montague completes reevaluation of all real and personal property

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague’s Board of Assessors have completed their reevaluation of all real and personal property and are now awaiting preliminary certification from the state’s Department of Revenue for the current fiscal year, 2027. Overall, compared to Fiscal Year 2026,...

Montague, MA · 1d
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iBerkshires.com

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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 · 1d
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high-profile.com

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Gloster Named Business and HR Administrator

Springfield, MA — Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. has announced that Nicole Gloster has joined the firm as business/human resources administrator. In this newly created role, Gloster will oversee human resources and employee development and engagement as well as coordinating administrative and business operations. The creation of this role reflects the continued growth and evolution of Dietz.

Springfield, MA · 3d
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iBerkshires.com

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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 · 1d
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theberkshireedge.com

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Great Barrington receives $50,000 from state to evaluate potential purchase of Housatonic Water Works

Great Barrington — On October 22, State Rep. Leigh Davis (D — 3rd Berkshire District) announced that she had secured $50,000 in state funding to help the town address the ongoing crisis with Housatonic Water Works. On Monday, November 9, the Selectboard unanimously approved the funding, which will...

Great Barrington, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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Westfield Gas + Electric raises supply charges for winter season

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield Gas + Electric implemented its annual winter gas rate change on November 1, with supply charges running higher than last winter due to impacts on the energy market. In a news release sent to 22News, Westfield Gas + Electric stated that despite the increased...

Westfield, MA · 3d

westernmassnews.com

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Proposed utility rate hike in Conn. prompts fears of another in Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’ve seen the headlines lately about utility bills, you might be bracing for a major hit to your wallet. Just across the border in Connecticut, Eversource customers are looking at a proposed rate hike that could add over thirty dollars a month to their bills. But does that mean a big jump is coming for us here in western Massachusetts?

Massachusetts · 1d

downtownpittsfield.com

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Small Business Weekend Digital Passport, Pittsfield MA (Nov. 27-29)

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will facilitate a Small Business Weekend Digital Passport, Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29, for a chance to win a Grand Prize of downtown gift cards. To participate, scan a QR code at every participating business/location where you make a purchase, and each unique QR...

Pittsfield, MA · 7h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Springfield List Prices Rise Even as Price Cuts Climb

Springfield list prices rose even as more sellers cut their asking prices, giving buyers room to negotiate on an already affordable market.

Springfield, MA · 1d

businesswest.com

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Evan Dowd of the Dowd Agencies Named MAIA Young Agent of the Year

HOLYOKE — Evan Dowd, vice president, assistant treasurer, and partner at the Dowd Agencies has been named the recipient of the James O. Herrick Memorial Young Agent of the Year Award by the Massachusetts Assoc. of Insurance Agents (MAIA). Dowd received the award during MAIA’s annual convention at the...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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Six Connecticut Roadside Grinder Shops Where Contractors Line Up Before Noon

In Connecticut, a sub is called a grinder, and the best ones come from small shops that open their doors before most office workers take a coffee break. Watch the parking lots around 10:30 or 11 in the morning and you will spot work trucks, vans, and pickups pulling in for a big lunch to carry back to the job site.

Connecticut · 3d

CT Insider

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Three Connecticut towns could get fuel cell facilities. Vernon seeks a hearing

Dispatch Energy has filed petitions with the Connecticut Siting Council seeking to build fuel cell facilities in New London, Suffield and Vernon.

Vernon, CT · 19h

WTNH

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Aerospace, defense company opens facility in Windsor Locks

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Aalberts Surface Technologies opened a new facility in Windsor Locks on Wednesday. The company supports U.S. aerospace, defense, space, power generation and other “mission-critical” industries. Members of the Aalberts team say they are reinforcing their commitment to Connecticut by opening the new space. “Previously, the plant and business sat in […]

Windsor Locks, CT · 1d

westernmassnews.com

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Economic report details hundreds of jobs at new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study projects hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue from construction of the new Springfield Regional Justice Center. The Third Party Economic Impact Report was put together at the request of the project’s development and construction team. Researchers estimate the project will support about $9 million in local tax revenue and $17 million for the state.

Springfield, MA · 2d

WWLP

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Springfield courthouse project could generate thousands of jobs, $322M in labor income

Developers behind the proposed Springfield Regional Justice Center have released a new economic impact report outlining thousands of potential construction jobs and millions of dollars in local labor income, as opponents continue their legal efforts to stop the project.

Springfield, MA · 2d

businesswest.com

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Monson Savings Bank Promotes Ashley Dones-Schipper

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced the promotion of Ashley Dones-Schipper to Customer Care Center manager. In this new role, she will lead the bank’s Customer Care Center operations and team while supporting the bank’s commitment to responsive, relationship-focused customer service. “We are proud to recognize Ashley’s...

Monson, MA · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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5 Connecticut Property Tax Breaks Homeowners Over 65 Never Apply For but Should

In Haddam, homeowners 65 or older can get a $500 property tax abatement, or $750 if they’re married. Many Connecticut towns offer breaks like that, but none of them show up unless you apply. Here are the Connecticut property tax breaks some homeowners over 65 never apply for but...

Connecticut · 2d

amherstindy.org

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Letter: Insufficient Notice for Scheduled Power Outage Endangered Residents

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 9, 2026. I would like to add my voice to the others dismayed by the way power was cut to move a house on Oct. 29. As I understand it, the developer agreed to provide paper notices in advance to all residences in the affected area. Most of us did not receive this advance warning. It is not sufficient to say that it was in the newspaper – that is no guarantee of coverage. Many of our neighbors require electricity for health and safety reasons – Oxygen, CPAP, heat, illumination for folks with limited mobility, etc. I have none of those conditions, and I still walked into a wall. The lack of notice meant I hadn’t had a flashlight handy.

Amherst, MA · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Skip The Big City And Check Out This Massachusetts Town With Homes Under $170,000

Nobody ever looked at a Boston mortgage payment and thought, “yes, this is fine,” and that’s exactly why Holyoke, Massachusetts deserves your full and immediate attention. If you’ve been convinced that buying a home in Massachusetts means choosing between a shoebox near the city and a long...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

The US Sun

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USPS confirms $19 minimum rate at select post office locations

THE U.S. Postal Service has confirmed a $19 baseline rate at select locations. It comes as part of a renewed push to hire more staff. USPS is looking to recruit more mail handlers for their Springfield, Massachusetts office. Mail handlers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving bulk mail. They’re...

Springfield, MA · 5d