Mohawk Trail Motel to Undergo Renovations

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The Whitcomb Summit Motel will renovate all 18 of its units by next spring.
Florida - In continuance operation since 1920, the Whitcomb Summit Motel and Cabins on Route 2 have developed a reputation as a prime Berkshire vacation destination, complete with a mountaintop view of the surrounding area. On Thursday, Ed and Carol Drummond, the owners of Whitcomb Summit, announced a new partnership with area property developer Eric Rudd and Jae’s Inn owner Jae Chung to revitalize the 18.5-acre property into a condominium-motel resort. Restyled as the Whitcomb Summit Resort, the completely renovated real estate will boast 50 units in total - 18 large motel rooms and over 32 individual cabins - adding onto the nine cabins already existing. Ed Drummond, who has owned Whitcomb Summit for six years, said the renovations of the existing structures are projected to be completed by next spring, but erecting the 10-15 additional cabins will take longer. “This is a project I’ve wanted to do for a long time and with this partnership, we’re fortunate enough to be able to do so,” said Drummond. As part of the overhaul, “the highest point on the Mohawk Trail” will welcome Jae’s Whitcomb Summit, a British-style pub serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. “There’s a lot to be done but it’s something that’s worth putting the work into,” said Drummond. New Ownership To help support the transformation, the partners intend to sell individual properties to owners at a low price, hoping that investors will turn a profit once tourists flock in. “As a way to finance this transformation and preservation, as well as to maintain everything for years to come, the motel rooms and cabins are being offered to individual users and investors as the first condominium-motel in the region,” according to materials provided by Rudd. Owners of the property have full access to all the facilities while lodging at Whitcomb Summit. When not in personal use, the condominiums will be rented, a system the collaborators hope will pay for the investors’ expenses and possibly even become profitable. Currently, cabin units are available for $89,995 and motel rooms for $44,995, at an “early bird” discounted rate. The larger motel rooms (360 square feet) will go for $54,995 and suites are $74,995. New England cabins with one bedroom plus pull-out couch for additional guests with own private porch range from $89,995 to $119,995. Drummond said the establishment will continue to be run as a motel throughout renovations and construction, offering all the regular outdoor activities in both the winter and summer months. The partners intend to maintain the rustic style of the buildings as an extension of Berkshire County’s countryside appeal. “The changes will be great for the town and the Mohawk Trail because we want to bring it back to the way it used to be,” said Drummond. For more information on the Whitcomb Summit Resort and the renovation, visit www.whitcombsummit.com. Jen Thomas may be reached via email at jthomas@iberkshires.com or at (413)663-3384, ext. 23.
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Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan Reopening

By Brittany Polito

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Berkshire Carousel offer has been withdrawn, and a volunteer group plans to reopen it.

Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.) While the carousel, owned by James Shulman, opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart.

“On January 17, 2025, I received an email from Mr. Shulman notifying me of his withdrawal of the gift of the carousel and conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center Street,” Marchetti wrote.

“Given this set of circumstances, I no longer intend to create a committee to study the carousel project.”

The mayor’s office said it understands that Shulman is working with friends of the carousel group on other operations plans.

On Friday, iBerkshires.com received a press release from a volunteer group affiliated with the Berkshire Carousel, Inc., announcing the course's reopening in the spring.  It explains that when the volunteers learned that the ride could be revived, they began working with the Berkshire Carousel, Inc. to offer an opportunity for it to be run “By the people who love it most.”

The group reports that an opening date will be announced soon.

“We are excited to reintroduce the Berkshire Carousel to our community,” said Janet Crawford, volunteer group coordinator.

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