HEARD OR SEEN: AddAWAW — Dyskinesia, n., Difficulty or abnormality in performing voluntary muscular movements, as in Parkinson’s disease. ... May 31 should see the opening of Li Asia (pronounced Lee-Asia) a branch of Library Antiques, in the spot formerly occupied by Harrison Galley; it will sell Chinese furniture and architectural pieces. ... Look for an early reopening of Berkshire Hills Market Inc. More that half of the 1,000 copies of Williamstown Cookery: Celebrating 250 years of Recipes, published by the House of Local History, have been sold. Add Water Street Books and Where’d You Get That!? as outlets. ... Car sticker sneers: He’s only going with you because he doesn’t know me. ... A POB to Phil Smith’s annual ABC plant sale, which took in $7,000, and the North Adams Library trivia contest, which brought in more than $5,000, putting its capital campaign.drive over $600,000, more than halfway to its goal. ... Check out the May issue of Vogue: an article about photographer Gregory Crewdson, who has done a lot of work on the Berkshires, opens with a beautiful photograph of 13-year-old Tess McHugh, daughter of Deb Burns and Tom McHugh. ... Williamstown Garden Club members will meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Walley Bridge and the Bridge at Five Corners for Town Planting Day; rain date, Friday. ... Matthew Wikander, son of Marie and Larry Wikander, authored Fangs of Malice: Hypocrisy, Sincerity and Acting, published this week by the University of Iowa Press. ... Bennington’s Oldcastle Theatre has opened its 30th season with three A.R. Gurney plays in repertory, through June 22: details, (802) 447-0564. ... A POB to the Williamstown Rotary Club, which collected 75 bicycles in Pedals for Progress, shipped to Third World countries; good luck for its Memorial Day five-mile charity run, Monday at 9 from the Williams Inn, benefiting its scholarship fund. Details: 663-6375. ... Good luck to Jane Allen and Chuck Schlesinger, elected to the Board of Selectmen, and a thank-you to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, which will confer a Doctor of Pedagogy on Jane at its 103rd commencement May 26, which also will honor poet and university professor Richard Wilbur, marking Tom Aceto’s last commencement as president: Well done!
PLUM GALLERY: Tomorrow the Plum Gallery, operated by Nicholas Whitman and Mary E. Natalizia, will open at 112 Water St., with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Known formerly as Fannie Tash’s store, a jar of penny candy will be displayed in her honor. Featured will be stoneware sculpture by Makoto Yabe, through June 23, followed, June 27 through July 28, by Pamela Sienna’s “Realism,†oil on panel, “Wrapped†(across an arc of time). Gallery hours will be Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment.
WTF LUMINARIES: The Williamstown Theatre Festival’s opening of The Nikos Stage season, June 12, will be the American premiere of Under the Blue Sky, featuring Tate Donovan, Marsha Mason, Annabella Sciorra, Rob Campbell and Michael Gaston. Lauren Graham of TV’s The Gilmore Girls will be in the cast of Once in a Lifetime, on the Main Stage production of Once in a Lifetime, July 3-14. Appearing in the Main Stage’s 48th opening will be Where’s Charley? — a musical comedy — June 19-30, to include Blair Brown, Paxton Whitehead, Christopher Fitzgerald, Simon Jones and Jessica Stone. The box office opens June 5. Details: 597-3399.
IMAGES CONTEST: To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Images Cinema is conducting a movie contest for elementary and high school students: write a review (no more than 500 words, or two pages) or design a poster (no larger that 8 by 11 inches) for a favorite film. First-prize winners K through 6, 7 and 8 and high school, will be one year of free movies and popcorn at Images. Details: 458-3796.
A GRAND AMBITION: Good luck to the Music Support Group at the Williamstown Elementary School in its fund drive, "A Grand Ambition," to purchase a new $20,000 Yamaha grand piano and an endowment fund for its maintenance, a total of $30,000. One facet of its drive is an 88-Key Fund-raiser: a giant piano keyboard in the lobby; a key will be inked in for every gift of $100 or more. All proceeds of the opening night of the Taubman International Piano Festival, July 8, will be donated toward the piano purchase. The concert will feature Mei Ting of China. Concert details: 1-800-826-3720. In addition to the concert proceeds, the Falcetti Foundation is donating $1,000 toward the piano purchase. The piano is being purchased from Falcetti Music Company of Springfield.
BUONO PRANZO: The Mount Greylock Student Council will host an Italian Feast for senior citizens residing in the community, Saturday, June 1 at the school cafeteria. Free dinner, entertainment and door prizes. Reserve before May 24 by calling Rachel Slocik at 442-4469 or Tony Cangelosi, 458-8030.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
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