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Lanesborough
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
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Lanesborough Hopes for Continued Talks on Mall Sale
Lanesborough’s Select Board remains optimistic that discussions over the sale of Berkshire Mall will continue, Chair Deborah Maynard said Wednesday. Cypress Equities withdrew from a purchase agreement last week, citing…
Lanesborough Property Tax Rate Up 5%
Lanesborough’s Select Board approved a single property tax rate of $18.20 per $1,000 of assessed value, up from $17.29 last year. The change means an estimated $668 increase for the average single-family homeowner and…
Lanesborough works to pave way for Berkshire Mall redevelopment
Lanesborough officials say talks are continuing over redevelopment of the vacant Berkshire Mall, with Cypress Equities among the potential buyers. The Select Board is seeking a compromise with the Baker Hill Road…
Lanesborough Solar Developer Looks to Reduce Leasing Cost
A solar developer, EDF Power Solutions, has requested that the town of Lanesborough reduce its annual leasing costs for a project on Old Orebed Road. The company cites increased construction costs, inflation, and high…
Berkshire Mall Sale Falls Through; Talks Still on the Table
The proposed sale of the Berkshire Mall to developer Cypress Equities has fallen through. The developer cited significant infrastructure challenges, including water pressure issues, septic system inadequacies, and soil…
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Talks continue to revive Berkshire Mall sale, redevelopment
State Representative John Barrett III is leading efforts to revive a $50 million redevelopment project for the vacant Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough. Despite the collapse of a formal purchase and sale agreement…
What might be Berkshire Mall's last best chance hangs in the balance
The future of the vacant Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough remains uncertain after developer Cypress Equities terminated a purchase agreement. The property, which has been closed since 2019, is currently the subject of a…
Regional Trail Coordinator Barnes Retires After Four Decades With DCR
The Department of Conservation and Recreation has celebrated the retirement of Trails Supervisor Rebecca Barnes after 40 years of service. Based at Mount Greylock State Reservation, Barnes was instrumental in managing…