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Front Porch Feature: Cape With Ample Opportunities

The home is located at 387 North St. 

DALTON, Mass. — This sweet renovated Cape on a generous corner lot is a perfect starter home, or a great pick for downsizing or sharing with mom. 

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County.

This week, we are discussing a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1940. The first floor has an eat-in kitchen and a living room, plus a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry. there are two more bedrooms, kitchen and a large bathroom upstairs.

The house is 1,676 square feet on 0.15 acres, with an unfinished basement and a garage. It comes with a washer and dryer, refrigerator, range, and microwave. The asking price is $324,000.

We spoke to Jessica Rizzo from Lamacchia Realty Inc., which is handling the property.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

Rizzo: Property features a second kitchen upstairs, which makes a great option for multigenerational families. 

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Rizzo: I know the previous owner lived there for many years and raised several children in the home. The property used to feature an indoor pool outback.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space? 

Rizzo: There’s plenty of space for a large family. 

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for? 

Rizzo: Buyers with a few kids or someone looking for an in-law suite. 

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Rizzo: Recent updates include new roof, fenced in yard and shed. 

What was your first impression when you walked into this home? 

Rizzo: This home offers great space and an awesome entertaining area with a large covered space outback.

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Rizzo: Property is conveniently located near schools, churches, and the community center.

You can find out more about this house on its listing.

*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.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or an offer to sell. If you're interested in having your property featured, please contact our sales department at sales@boxcarmedia.com.

Colombian Artist Celebrates Immigrant Stories in New Pittsfield Mural

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:49AM / Saturday, October 24, 2026

Artist Laura Barrios explains the  inspiration of the mural, of immigrants building new lives in the Berkshires.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The walls along the Intermodal Center's train platform are a little more colorful following the unveiling of Let It Shine's third mural at that location, transforming a space once surrounded by bare concrete into a vibrant display of public art.

 

The unveiling on Thursday, marks the close of Let It Shine's 2026 outdoor public art season and the third year of its emerging artist program, said Mill Town Foundation Program Director Andy Wrba. 

 

Let It Shine's Emerging Artists Mentorship program was established in 2024 to support aspiring artists in the community by providing guidance, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to create large-scale public art.

 

"This mural, along with all the murals, as part of this emerging artist program, and even more broadly, all the murals that you see downtown throughout Pittsfield shows that we care about the cultural scene and we care about the creative people that live and work in our city," Wrba said.

 

The new mural, painted by Colombian artist Laura Barrios, celebrates immigrants who have built lives and found a sense of home in Berkshire County.

 

Barrios has been working on the piece for the last two months alongside mentor artist, Jesse Tobin McCauley. 

 

"It's a homage to the immigrants who work and make a home in the Berkshires … this is a very personal experience too because I am an immigrant," Barrios said in her speech.