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Investment brightens Bousquet’s future the In these trying times that have put squeeze on area businesses, it’s heartenin ing to see local developers investing like the success of Berkshire institutions Bousquet Mountain. BousMill Town Capital, which bought quet earlier this year, recently announced of a slew of revitalizing efforts for one addiNew England’s oldest ski areas. In tion to a new general manager, Bousquet by program skiing will bolster its youth Krista bringing on former Olympic skier Schmidinger. The ski area will get some grounds inupgrades along with the new personnel, guns cluding a new chairlift, 25 more snow and an expansion of beginner-accessible areas. These upgrades are slated to be comslopes pleted in time for visitors to hit the safe this winter, which will be a fun and pursue activity for families to get out and are strictures gathering as coronavirus likely to remain into the new year. Ms. Schmidinger was eager to contribute LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the to making her old stomping grounds Help ensure these Berkshire vets Those who serve and die best ski area it can be. The Olympian’s Memories of 9/11 still linger who gave it all aren’t forgotten off from prowess on the powder first took for our country are not To the editor: growing To the editor: Bousquet, where she skied while the horof the ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ isn’t Almost everyone reflects back to With the passing of Mike Chalifoux up in Lee. The former U.S. champion Trade Chapter to rible events of the attack on the World To the editor: former Vietnam Veterans of America the only skier to launch from Bousquet there were for two sisCenter on 9/11. I was proud to serve our country 54 on River Street in North Adams, the U.S. Ski Team. Ms. Schmidinger’s and we at the close The loss of life was unfathomable racer, some 20-plus plaques honoring Northern years when I was drafted in 1975 as ter, Kim Jochl, a former World Cup in the veterans will never forget the innocent populace, Berkshire-based deceased Vietnam of the Vietnam War after seven years and three-time Olympian Heidi Voelker seven that heroic first responders — police, the Reserve. as advanwell Army that have been stored. We now have taking U.S. careers early also spent their — who in the we cannot coaches. fire, EMS, even civilian bystanders There was a shortage of physicians have not been forwarded because tage of Bousquet’s programs and They, too, draft was attempted to intervene and help. find a relative. military and a selective physician That’s a tradition worth preserving, the Bissailcalled Frances that. were lost. From Williamstown: Capt. instituted with a special program 3,000 and Mill Town Capital recognized Hayes, complete With the staggering totality of nearly lon, KIA Oct. 4, 1966, and Tristan W. “Berry Plan.” This allowed me to The Pittsfield-based group also recently Lance Cpl. U.S. Army the incredible the aside Cheshire: join and From setting 1968. gone, training 17, Sept. persons surgical struggling KIA my invested in the purchase of the emoand Lance uncerdamage, human angst and lingering Howard Lucrier, KIA Sept. 10, 1968, Medical Corps as a major. Pontoosuc Lake Country Club amid From school That tional scars hardly fade. Some of my classmates in medical Cpl. Larry Witaner, KIA July 25, 1968. tainty about the golf course’s future. is and 8, 1968. What most of us cannot think about golf pro Savoy: John Hartlage, KIA March were not as lucky to get this deferment, piqued the interest of local retired pain of From medical the terror, the panic, the agony and letter to From Clarksburg: Peter Cook, KIA. a few died in Vietnam as general Bradley Benson, who in a recent smoke and 21, 1967. medical June fumes of KIA, years noxious of and Roulier, M. couple Town searing flames Adams: Rusell officers after a the editor expressed hope that Mill that the tragic experienced by those about to die; energy If you are a relative or family member training. could inject similar rejuvenating windows the as it impetus for some to jump out of I treated injuries sustained during would like a plaque, call me at 413-749-0091 into the locally treasured golf course those we cannot and their 80 floors or more above the ground; and we will get you that plaque. If war as well as active-duty soldiers did for Bousquet. center we might buried in a crypt of cascading, collapsing locate a relative or family member, dependents at a large Army medical Youngsters looking to learn the ropes rubble of Veterans pile the a to in buildings to be entrapped have a way to add their names in Tacoma, Wash. on the slopes and seasoned ski enthusiasts should alive for I was as high as a mountain, some still After the active-duty assignment, Memorial Wall in North Adams. They alike are fortunate that Ms. Schmidinger parts found veterans at body our to torn care their deliver time, to forgotten. be forshort it a proud never pay also jumped at the opportunity to hardly I don’t Richard T. McCarthy, to later by recovery efforts in small, the Boston VA hospital for 10 years. ward. “It means a lot to me to return In Adams as and I identifiable pieces over many months. consider myself a “loser” or “sucker,” Bousquet where my career began, recovered. officer for young some cases, those lost were never The writer was the veteran services stated by our draft-dodging president. hope to inspire and develop other their urge We must remember. We have to honor a premier It was an honor to serve. I would North Adams from 2008 to 2010 skiers as the mountain becomes they in the she sacrifice not just numbers but what anyone who has served our country destination for outdoor recreation,” and went through. Think of their families was anili said in a statement after the plan loved ones nounced. l It

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has completely halted our business, B4 The Other Creations, as freelance teaching artists. My business and life partner, Christopher Beaulieu, and I had over 15 contract cancellation s within the first couple weeks. After the first month, we lost all future contracts for 2020. We travel throughout the U.S. and internationa lly teaching play-embodied leadership through educational residences. We see our core mission of building stronger communities through play, vulnerability , and generosity as more important now than ever before. We believe our process is our product are offering online classes. and

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USING THE INTERNET TO PROMOTE ARTWORK As artists, the recommenda tions to shelter in place sent tremors through our finances. All exhibitions and studio visits were canceled. The printmaking studio we used as members closed temporarily and all means of supplementa ry income discontinued . We are fortunate that our studio is in our home. This enabled us to keep working on artwork. I received a grant from Assets for Artists and participated in a webinar on using social media, emails websites to promote work and in lieu of personal interaction. Bernay Fine Art in Great Barrington, which represents my husband, Hideyo Okamura, BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE diligently sold and promoted EAGLE his Sara Farrell Okamura says work online and is now the coronavirus open. pandemic

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In addiBY LARRY PARNASS For Malia’Kekia — After weeks quet a slew of oldes Bous Nicolini and her and’s ger, tions with The Berkshire Eagle of advocacy downtown ral mana New Engl partner, Christopher Beaulieu, business and life am by and negoti property owner nity Develo new gene a“that first week a skiing progr pment Board residents tion to a s, the Comm of shutdowns the last and time er its youthOlympic skier Krist contract cancellations approved a on PITTSFIELD — Sept. 15 could be uwas will bolst special permit Wednesday unanim er loud to governout devastating experience has left herself able to sayfor on form ously less shelter us, of the Berkshires are from complete and husband OKAMURA, Page 6 tox- loss of income bringing er. at First United allowing plans for a remove to nds Hideyo plans of think Okamura to they grou losing what “rethinking how to utilize homeloved ones.” forward. ment officials Methodist Schmidingarea will get some personnel, inthe Church to move internet as the primary ins from the Housatonic River. But, in approv vehicle to promote artwork.” the new snow guns The ski the fact that ing the permit along with And, specifically, to speak up about that a search David Lane lift, 25 more ccessible upgrades , members in a former quarry ner-a a new chair agreed should contin for an alternative the project intends to bury PCBs of begin cluding shelter locatio ue. 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STOCKBRIDGE Warm and welcoming historic 3800+ sq.ft. Colonial in the center of town. This grand yet cozy home offers plenty of space for gracious entertaining with a formal living rm, dining rm, parlor & large eat-in country kitchen. 5 generous bdrms and 5.5 baths to accommodate family and friends. Finished 3rd floor with a game/media room, plenty of storage, and a bonus room. Enjoy the extensive lawn and outdoor space from the large screened porch - rare to a village home. A private tranquil site with an easy stroll into town and abutting protected properties with maintained nature trails. Fueled by natural gas with many recent improvements including new roof and exterior paint. A must-see property! $649,000/R2749

STOCKBRIDGE Sited at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac this move-in ready contemporary cape is a must-see! Open plan with fireplaced living, dining that opens to large rear deck, and an updated kitchen. First floor bedroom and full bath and laundry. Second floor features two additional bedrooms, full bath and open loft area. This very private sanctuary of 3.5 acres includes an attached garage, large storage shed and a welcoming circular drive surrounded by perennial gardens. Compare for value and convenience! Less than ten minutes to Tanglewood and Stockbridge Bowl! $518,000/R2899

LEE First time offered, one-owner home has been meticulously maintained. Expanded Cape offers the best of both worlds - short drive to town but you feel like you’re far away on your 3.2 acre parcel. Sited well off the road for maximum privacy. Main level has two bedrooms and a full bath, living room with a fireplace and a well-appointed kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook. Dining features cathedral ceilings with great natural light. Second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Partially finished lower level. Breezeway connects to a spacious two car garage. Enjoy sitting on the inviting front porch and seasonal mountain views off the back. $439,000/R2993

LEE - QUINTESSENTIAL BERKSHIRE LIVING! Idyllic pastures, beautiful views, footbridge over a babbling brook! Low maintenance one-level-living. Inviting wide slate entry; open kitchen w granite counters, new cabinets, dining/living with wide wood flrs, efficient gas fireplace. 3 brs, 2 full baths, one w original exposed brick, one w Italian tile and glassblock shower; master bdrm w views and walk in closet. Flooded with sunlight, all windows have been replaced and 2 sliders lead to an expansive rear tiered deck with built-in flower boxes & bench, ideal for entertaining! Abundant landscaping, pasture views, cows grazing in the neighboring meadow and gorgeous sunsets! 2 car garage, minutes to town/MA Pike access. A perfect package of country living with today’s conveniences! $449,900/R2967

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Delightful easyliving contemporary with open living/ dining/kitchen. Three bedrooms, two full baths. Sited nicely back from the road with a large circular drive - this is the perfect stay-cation home! Large screened porch, open deck - and access to all the lake community has to offer! The annual fee of $1800 includes the homeowner’s association’s private community beach and boat launch area on Goose Pond (leave your kayaks/canoes/beach chairs)! Also enjoy tennis and/or pickle ball. Road maintenance and garbage included along with seasonal security. Minutes to town, MA pike, shopping. $298,300/R2985

Come escape to Leisure Lee! Quaint contemporary set on over 3 acres of land in a private community. This four bedroom 2 bath home features high efficiency heating units, open floor plan with renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, three season room with heat. A/C throughout. Private beach and tennis as well. $324,900/R2988

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Lovely 4 BR, 2 and 1/2 BA Colonial. New kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, renovated master bath, and half bath. Fireplace borders two rooms for added ambiance. New roof 2014. New boiler. Enjoy dinners on back deck over looking landscaped leveled yard. Minutes to Lenox. $409,500/R2987

Let’s call this spacious family colonial in southeast Pittsfield your new home. Four bdrms/2 full baths on 2nd flr, master w/shower and second full bath has a tub/ shower. Fully equipped cooking kitchen is great for entertaining. Lovely dining room for holidays and special occasions. Large living room with built-ins and a working wood burning fireplace. Cozy den with built ins and laundry room. Finished basement. Plenty of storage space. Located near schools and public transportation. Double garage. $349,900/R2951

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Are you tired of renting? You can own this charming single family home with 3 bedrooms and an upstairs bonus room is a great starter home. $139,900/R2983

Owner occupied two family duplex in downtown Pittsfield. Replacement windows and newer boiler. Well maintained. Oil heat. Great rental history. Two car garage. Fenced yard. Would make a great investment property. $145,000/R2990

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Tranquility surrounds this unique property. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath contemporary home will catch the eye of a buyer with a vision to suit their needs, Master suite with bath and sitting area. Vaulted ceilings, spacious family room with fireplace on lower level with fireplace. $339,900/R2959

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Mixed use potential with this prime Lenox location! Private off-street parking lot accompanies this 2700+ square foot retail building with expansion potential! Constructed in 2000 - natural gas/ central a/c designed to accommodate a second story if needed. Turn key retail space or customize. There is a bath with shower, a half bath and a kitchenette in place! High visibility location.. $695,000/B2902

Contemporary ranch with neighborhood setting on spacious oversized lot! Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Open kitchen with island and new Bosch dishwasher. Three bedrooms, central a/c with two mini-split units. Private rear deck. Garden to your hearts content with the large yard. Paved drive, public water/sewer. $279,900/R2994

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Be the first to occupy this spacious condo currently under construction. Open great room with hardwood flrs, one level living (master suite plus two add’l bdrms/bath). Large screened porch; attached two-car garage. Bonus potential living space in lower level. Natural gas, central a/c. Condo association features pool, tennis and clubhouse. This corner lot offers year-round views. Minutes to boating on Pontoosuc Lake, skiing and all area cultural attractions! $519,000/C2929

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Rolling Hills - Welcome to Rolling Hills, Lenox value priced housing option! This end unit is conveniently located close to community pool and clubhouse. Two bedrooms/ two full baths, living/dining opens to private rear deck with updated slider. The lower level has a spacious family room, laundry and storage room. Central a/c, natural gas heat. Also on-site are walking trails, tennis, kayak/canoe storage, community garden. The clubhouse has fitness area, gathering space, saunas. $219,000/C2991

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Tranquility and charm in this single family home (condominium) that’s ready for immediate occupancy. Easy living with 2 bdrms up and 2 bdrms down – all with private baths. Fully equipped kitchen and gas fireplace in living rm. Screened porch and open deck complete with gas grill. Lower level with large family rm/office space/2 bdrms/2ba. A/C and central vacuum system. $499,900/C2934

OCTOBER MT. – LEE ENJOY COMMUNITY POOL, HAR-TRU TENNIS IN THE OCTOBER MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CONDO COMMUNITY.

First Flr open plan, kitchen great rm with pristine wood flrs, fplc, skylights. Lg deck. Full bath and den/ bedroom. Upper level-two add’l bdrms(master) and full bath. Finished walk-out lower level bonus space with lots of built-ins. Front porch. $255,000/C2797

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Build your dream home on this beautiful pastoral lot. It is south facing - perfect for solar. A seasonal brook runs along the edge of the property. Set on a peaceful country road in the sought after Richmond school district. Just minutes away from Tanglewood and all the Berkshire attractions. $189,000/L2856

Open meadow setting for this sun-filled 2.49 acre parcel close to the W Stockbridge border. $79,900/L2303

Build your dream home on a quiet Tyringham cul-de-sac. All home sites are at least 5 acres ensuring maximum privacy for all. Minutes to Lee and Monterey, but the serenity will make you think you are miles away from it all! $129,900/L2832

LENOX

Partially cleared land in prime location with rail access $249,900/L2940

Beautiful building lots close to Jacob’s Pillow and all Berkshire attractions. 4.96 acres for $26,500 6.06 acres for $32,500 or both for $59,000! /L2812

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Riverfront property on East Main Street! Consider the possibilities - Almost an acre of waterfront land on the Housatonic River! Walk to town, theater, restaurants; kayak from your own yard; sunny open garden space. Buyer to evaluate existing structure for renovation or potentially create new. Town water, septic design for a four bedroom dwelling. $159,000/R2897

Richmond/Stockbridge - Oversee construction of your new home from nearby White Pines condo. One-of-a-kind package option (land available separately for $585,000). Building takes time and if you want to have your home now - a fully-furnished Carriage house condo (2b, 2.5 ba) with on-site amenities (indoor pool, waterfront beach at Stockbridge Bowl, hartru tennis). Five minutes to Tanglewood and the estate building parcel that is permitted and ready to go! This is an 8+ acre site-ready offering. Views, perc tested, driveway in place, scenic mountain permit. Condo will can generate rental income or house guests. Offered at $1,050,000 with the White Pine condo. L2733

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Dear Jackson, Your question is a good one and a common one as well. No one wants to lose money! There are several ways your deposit is protected. The first is within the inspection contingency period. During the inspection period (which is typically 10-15 days) should you decide due to the home inspection results to withdraw your offer, you may do so and receive your deposit back. The second way your deposit is protected is within the financing contingency period. Should you be denied your mortgage before the end of the financing contingency period you would also be able to withdraw and your deposit will be returned to you. These dates are very important to keep track of. If you withdraw outside of the contingency dates you may be forfeiting your deposit. The best news is that your buyer agent will keep a close eye on your timelines for you!

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the cost. For instance, if you replace a bad roof or have to replace an old furnace, those costs will add “some” value but mostly “salability.” Everyone needs a roof and heat. A $30,000 state of the art kitchen doesn’t add $30,000 to the asking price but the new kitchen will add value for sure. CostvsValue.com is a helpful site to visit.

Dear Lynn, We have lived in our home for 22 years We are considering some upgrades and want to know what improvements will help with the future sale of the home. We plan to sell it in 3 to 5 years. We would like to get all the money we use for the improvements back when we sell. What are your thoughts? Stan and Jessie B.

Dear Lynn, We read your column every month and love the way you make things easy to understand and we love your humor! Thanks! We were told that if a person dies in a house that is for sale the seller has to tell the buyer. Is that true? Fans in Florida

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Dear Stan and Jessie, No doubt remodeling improves your homes livability and enhances curb appeal that in turn makes the home more saleable to buyers. The improvements that are most beneficial to you with selling in mind are updated kitchens and baths, master bedroom suites, home offices (a relatively new trend), hard wood floors, fireplaces. The exterior should be well maintained as well. First impressions are important. The replacements that offer the greatest payback are the ones that are most obvious to buyers when they first view a house in person or online, such as new door or garage door. Please remember, you won’t necessarily recoup all of

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Hi Fans, Thanks so much for reading my column! If a person dies peacefully at home it doesn’t have to be disclosed, however in California, South Dakota and Alaska it’s different. In California, for example, if a death occurred within the past 3 years it must be disclosed. If the death was a violent one, such as a murder/suicide, it is considered an event that could stigmatize the property. Sellers in many states are required to disclose that information. If a buyer asks if a someone has passed in a home, it is legally required that you tell them the truth.

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Pittsfield Duplex

169,000

S- 1085 Call Mark Harris/Lynn Arseneau

Toni Marie Gage Broker/Owner 413-822-5444

Penney Cardonnel Broker/Owner, CBR 413-822-2385

Kellie Perrault Associate Cell 413-464-2562

I NG

ND PE

North Adams Opportunity $

Michele Purcell Associate Cell: 413-441-2879

129,900

S- 1086 Call Michele Purcell

I NG

127 Elm St., Pittsfield Phone (413) 443-3441

ND PE

Pittsfield Colonial $

434,900

S-1080 Call Penney Cardonnel

Mary Blair Associate Cell 413-441-6648

Lynn Penna Associate Cell: 413-822-0514

Tony Blair Broker/Associate Cell 413-441-6648

I NG

Pittsfield Ranch $

199,900

S-1081 Call Penney Cardonnel/Toni Gage

Dalton Cape $ S- 1087 Call Kathy Broderick

292,900

I NG

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Pittsfield Cape $

149,000

North Adams Ranch $ S- 1088 Call Kellie Perrault

239,900

S-1079 Call Mark Harris / Lynn Arseneau

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WP NE

RI C

ND PE

Chester Opportunity $

Dalton Cape

159,000

S-1074 Call Mark Harris / Lynn Arseneau

ND PE

S-1073

WP NE

399,500

S-1070 Call Mary & Tony Blair

255,900

Call Lynn Penna

I NG

Pittsfield Cape

I NG

North Adams Colonial S-1075

82,000

Call Michele Purcell

RI C

IST WL E N

North Adams Multi-Family S-1054

124,900

Call Michele Purcell

I NG

North Adams Multi-Family S-1089

155,500

Call Kellie Perrault

North Adams 3 Family S-1055

99,000

Call Michele Purcell

North Adams 4 Family S-1053

134,900

Call Michele Purcell