Hancock - Where'd You Get That!?: Gifts for the Curious and The Country Store Jiminy Peak have partnered in a cooperative marketing effort to attract Jiminy Peak visitors to the on-site Country Store and Where'd You Get That!?'s new store on Spring Street in Williamstown.
Early in 2004, owner Tom Masone of The Country Store Jiminy Peak (who also owns and operates The Store at Five Corners in Williamstown) approached Where'd You Get That!? to include a satellite operation within the Country Store. Where'd You Get That!?'s mini-shop offers toys, games and gadgets for kids of all ages. The partnership allows the Country Store to carry a wider variety of entertaining products while controlling inventory costs.
A wallet-sized mini-brochure was created to appeal to ski vacationers at Jiminy Peak, Bentley Brook and Vacation Village. The variety of goods and services offered by The Country Store Jiminy Peak and Where'd You Get That!? outlined in the brochure includes a coupon for a complimentary cup of coffee at the Country Store, a raffle ticket to win gift baskets including products from both businesses and directions and maps to The Country Store Jiminy Peak and Where'd You Get That!?'s new and expanded location in Williamstown.
"The addition of Where'd You Get That!?'s toys and games have contributed to the development of our true country store product mix. Their 'curious' toys have brought another dimension to our services," said Masone. "Even though this cooperative marketing piece is new to the resort audience, we have seen an immediate impact and visitors are coming in to check out our store, the toys and games, and are taking advantage of all of our services," he added.
The mini-brochure is being distributed to visitors of Jiminy Peak, Bentley Brook and Vacation Village upon arrival and will be mailed home to Jiminy Peak vacationers with room reservation confirmations.
The Country Store Jiminy Peak, a new-fashioned general store, offers wine, beer, spirits, grocery items, toiletries, newspapers, magazines, books, souvenirs, videos, gifts, games, toys and food to go. Located on Corey Road in Hancock, Mass., the store is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday nights until 9 p.m.) Call 413-738-5066 for more information.
Where'd You Get That!?: Gifts for the Curious - offers strategy games, intriguing puzzles, educational toys, humorous books, inventive gifts, gourmet candy and amusing cards. A Student X-Press gift service features care packages for the start of the school year, birthday celebrations and relief from finals.
Located in a new and expanded space at 100 Spring Street in Williamstown, Mass., the store is open seven days a week from Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All major credit cards are accepted with local delivery service and shipping available. Visit www.wygt.com or call 413-458-2206 for additional information.
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Pittsfield Council Adds Funding for Council Education in FY27 Budget
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On the third day of budget hearings, the City Council preliminarily passed all but its own budget, requesting that Mayor Peter Marchetti restore some funds to the education and training line.
The proposed operating budget for Pittsfield in fiscal year 2027 is $232,782,090, a 2.9 percent increase from this year. Marchetti compared that to hikes in fixed costs: a 9 percent increase in health insurance, a 7 percent increase in debt service, and more than a 5 percent increase in retirement contributions.
Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso's motion to reduce the $3,190 training line by $1,500 failed. Councilors instead asked that the $1,430 cut from reimbursements for the Massachusetts Municipal Association conference be restored.
This would bring the proposed FY27 budget of $107,832 to $109,262, level with FY26. Marchetti has agreed to the addition.
"I can remember having to basically sleep in a windowsill the first year I was councilor because I didn't have enough money in my campaign account, and the job I had at the time, I could not afford nights in Boston," Councilor at Large Pete White remembered.
He and other councilors said the knowledge and networking from the annual weekend-long event in turn allows them to serve Pittsfield residents better.
"I don't think any of us are up here asking for more pay. But I think it's important that we have a council that is educated and has the opportunity to learn more," Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi said.
"And as somebody that has been to the conference multiple times, I've seen myself learn and bring it back to the constituents, and I've also seen colleagues learn new information and bring it back. It's a great resource for veteran councilors. It's a really great resource for new councilors, and I just wouldn't want to take that opportunity away from anybody, and most importantly, from our constituents."
Ward 7 Councilor Katherine Moody said the conference cost her nearly $500, but the knowledge she brought home could be put to immediate use.
Councilor at Large Alisa Costa and Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham said it is important to ensure that city government is accessible to people of all income levels and from all backgrounds.
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