ADAMS, Mass. — The former Elks Lodge has been sold to a New York developer for $50,000.
Veselko Buntic, principal of Last Supper LLC, purchased the property April 5 from the Adams and Pittsfield combined lodges now headquartered in Pittsfield.
Buntic owns several properties in North Adams, including 103 Main St. that he plans on turning into a hotel, and the Tower and Porter Block on historic Eagle Street, which is being turned into apartments and retail space.
The Romanesque structure dates to 1871, when it was built as the second church on the site for St. Paul Universalist Church. When the membership of the parish declined it was purchased in 1929 by Adams Lodge 13335, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
The lodge, which had celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016, vacated the building a few years back when it joined with Pittsfield Lodge 272.
The property is three parcels comprising less than an acre and the building runs around 12,000 square feet with parking for 14 vehicles.
It was listed for close to $100,000 and most recently valued by the town at $143,100.
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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure
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ADAMS, Mass. — Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.
King moved to Berkshire County eight years ago, first renovating and reopening the historic Wigwam in North Adams with her partner, Wayne Gelinas, and then the gift shop in Adams. She saw the boba tea shop as a way to bring some of her culture to the community.
King opened the shop in March 2023 and reopened it in the summertime for people to enjoy drinks and buy local gift items.
"Over the past three seasons I've loved making boba tea and smoothies, teaching people about boba pearls, and chatting with everyone who stopped by. Many customers even became friends, which made this little shop extra special," she wrote. Over the next few weeks I’ll be clearing out the shop, and everything will be priced below cost. If you enjoy a bargain or would like to stop by to say hi and bye, feel free."
King announced on Facebook on Sunday that it is time for her to "fully embrace retirement and focus on family and new adventures."
"Thank you for the conversations, laughs, and friendships," she wrote. "Adams will always hold a special place in my heart."
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