Tuesday, February 13
Rock-solid stability anchors this paper-making town
Driving up the long Route 9 hill from Pittsfield's Coltsville intersection feels like taking a journey back in time. Cross the town line, and there's a sense of history, rock-solid stability and prosperity.
"We're the backbone of Berkshire County," says Select Board Chairman Tom Szczepaniak, a 12-year resident formerly from Lanesborough who owns Variety Trucking. "When you cross the line, it's a whole new world. People are deep here; they don't get in your business, but if you ask for help, the whole town shows up. Everybody comes together and supports every sport, every kid."
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