Legacy Banks to Hold Free Renter’s Workshop

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LEE, Mass – Legacy Banks will hold a free workshop geared toward renters who would like to work toward purchasing a home. The program will take place on Wednesday, November 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Legacy Banks Lee Office at 76 Park Street. The round-table discussion formatted workshop will walk participants through all the steps involved in purchasing home.

Legacy Banks Mortgage Specialist Dale Carlson will facilitate the program and begin by explaining how home-seekers can understand what type of home they can afford. Others who will offer input include Susan Calkins, a realtor from Century 21 Franklin Street; Home Inspector Drew Finn; Attorney Roscoe Sandlin; and Mike Diaz from Wheeler & Taylor Insurance Agency. Additionally a Spanish-speaking interpreter will be available for anyone who may need this service.

Those who attend will leave with valuable home-related coupons including, $200 off mortgage closings costs, $200 toward a home inspection, $50 toward a Radon Monitor Test, $125 toward Real Estate Attorney Fees, and a chance to win a $100 gift card. The program is free and open to all, and refreshments will be provided. Those who would like to attend should reserve a space by calling 413-445-3507.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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