West Stockbridge to Host Housing Issues Forums

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announce that the West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust is in the process of developing a strategic plan to address the housing needs of West Stockbridge. 
 
This plan aims to create an updated, in-depth assessment of current and future housing needs and strategies to address those needs.
 
The West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust and BRPC invites the public to discuss the current state of housing in West Stockbridge and help identify potential strategies for addressing housing challenges through a series of Housing Issues Forums.
 
The dates and locations of these forums are as follows:
 
Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 am at the Historical Society (9 Main Street in West Stockbridge)
Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm at the Library (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
 
All the forums will have the same format, so attendance at one will be sufficient to have your voice heard. 
 
RSVP for these meetings is welcome but not required. 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

End of an Era: Otis Poultry Farm Closes After 121 Years

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
OTIS, Mass. — Sunday is the last day to purchase products from Otis Poultry Farm. 
 
The farm is closing at 5 p.m. after 121 years of operation.
 
Owner Andy Pyenson and his wife, Lynn, had announced the farm's closure on its Facebook page April 1, saying the family-owned business had proudly served the community and "from our family to yours, thank you for your unwavering support over the generations."
 
The property has been for sale for about 12 years, and was almost bought in 2022 to become a cannabis store but the deal fell through.
 
Pyenson still hopes a buyer will come forward.
 
"A lot of people come in and look but nobody signs and we're just waiting. I'm hoping within the last couple weeks I am going to sign some paperwork," he said on Friday.
 
But he says, it's time for him to let it go.
 
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