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This 2001 single-family home has been completely renovated with new roof, boiler and hardwood floors.
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Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout featuring newly installed hardwood floors, a stylishly updated kitchen with white granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, dining area with ceiling fixture and access to Trex deck.
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The finished basement has interior and garage access.

Friday Front Porch Feature: Millennium House in Williamstown

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a move-in ready home? Then this is the house for you.
 
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing a home at 1000 Simonds Road.
 
This raised ranch, built in 2001, features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage. It has 1,540 square feet on a half acre. It comes with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, hardwood floors and a back deck with Trex decking
 
The price is set at $569,000.
 
We spoke to Kim Burnham with Burnham and Gold Real Estate.
 
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
 
It's literally brand new. It's empty. It's in move-in condition. It stands out amongst the best. It has vinyl siding it's stately. It's on a nice lot. The hardwood floors are gleaming, all rooms have ceiling fans. The white granite in the kitchen is outstanding, the Trex deck out back overlooking the yard is lovely. 
 
 
There is a primary suite and bath. There is another full bathroom for the other additional two bedrooms, the lower level great room with epoxy floor, and a three-quarter bathroom with laundry. 
 
Everything is immaculate, state-of-the-art move-in ready the roof has been replaced. The boiler has been replaced. Windows have been replaced.
 
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
 
It's absolutely beautiful, clean, the hardwood floors are gleaming the white granite in the kitchen. It flows beautifully.
 
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
 
Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept layout featuring newly installed hardwood floors, a stylishly updated kitchen with white granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, dining area with ceiling fixture and access to Trex deck. It's been completely renovated, soup to nuts. 
 
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
 
Move-in ready, literally empty so they can literally move in tomorrow if they'd like. It's fabulous. The craftsmanship is top-notch. The location is fabulous. Nice-sized yard, no maintenance, new roof, new boiler, and brand new inside.
 
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.




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National Grid Hosts Customer Assistance Events In The Berkshires

WALTHAM, Mass. — National Grid will hold a series of in-person Customer Assistance Events this December. 
 
As colder weather sets in, these events are designed to help customers manage winter energy bills and explore cost-saving programs.
 
In Berkshire County:
  • Dec. 4 – Town Library, Williamstown, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown
  • Dec. 5 – National Grid Great Barrington Office, 11:00am – 2:00pm, 927 South Main Street, Great Barrington
  • Dec. 5 – Sheffield Bushnell-Sage Library, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 97 Main Street, Sheffield
Many of these events will continue to take place at local senior centers, making it convenient for older residents to access personalized assistance. Attendees at any location will have direct access to National Grid Customer Service Specialists, who can provide personalized guidance on payment options and energy solutions to meet each household's needs.
 
"As December begins, customers still have opportunities to find support and manage energy costs," said Bill Malee, chief customer officer, National Grid. "We're proud to host many of these events at local senior centers, ensuring customers have easy access to the support they need. Our in-person events are a great way for customers to connect with our team, learn about flexible payment options, and discover energy-saving programs that can help make a real difference this season."
 
Customers attending in-person events will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from National Grid, who will be on-site to assist with billing issues and provide information on:
  • Enrolling in National Grid's new Payment Assistance Bundle
  • Enrolling in Budget Billing
  • Enrolling in the Energy Discount Rate (for qualifying customers)
  • Scheduling home energy assessments and sharing information on other energy efficiency opportunities for homes or businesses 
These events are part of National Grid's broader commitment to affordability and reliability. Customers can also access support by calling 1-800-233-5325.
 
National Grid customers can now sign up for a new Payment Assistance Bundle. The bundle combines three solutions to make it easier for managing energy costs and paying down past due amounts over a 12-month period.
  • Deferred Payment Agreement: Spread out past-due balance into future monthly payments.
  • Automatic Monthly Payments: Automatically deduct payments from your bank account each month and avoid missing due dates.
  • Budget Plan: Break down annual energy costs into balanced monthly payments, making it easier to budget and plan expenses.
Customers interested in enrolling in the Payment Assistance Bundle can do so online by visiting ngrid.com/hereforyou, at an in-person event, or by calling 1-800-233-5325.
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