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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Nice Home For A Family

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a home that's move-in ready for a big family? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 133 Pomeroy Avenue.

This colonial home was built in 1915 and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is 2,606 square feet with 0.15 acres.

The asking price is $459,900

We spoke to Cheryl Wendling with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Realty Professionals.

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

Wendling: The thing that makes this property stand out in today’s market is the charm of a colonial style home that is a rare find.  This home radiates comfort and the warmth of the care it has been given.

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

Wendling: My first impression as I entered this home was the feeling of it filled with time spent over the years to treat it as you would a family member, always taking care of each need and making it a beautiful residence.

What kind of buyer do you think this home is ideal for?

Wendling: The type of buyer the home is ideal for ranges from someone starting a family or one that already has a growing family due to the availability of wonderful schools and close to sports venues.

It would also be a great home for professionals with plenty of office space if needed and close to downtown businesses.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Wendling: The property has many appealing features such as a family room  for cozy living, a large dining room for gatherings, a renovated kitchen. Formal living room with a grand fireplace. A sunroom off of the living room.

Beautiful staircase which leads to four bedrooms all with hardwood floors and good closet space. The upstairs bathroom has recently been renovated. 

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

Wendling: A unique factor of this home is the greatness it shows along with the beautiful floral gardens that bloom each Spring. The home stands proudly in a friendly neighborhood.

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

Wendling: As a Buyer trying to imagine life in this space, you will find tranquility and a feeling of great comfort and pride residing in this home. 

It is move in ready and close to theaters, fabulous eateries, and a quick drive to Bosquet

Ski slopes and Sports Venus. Tanglewood near by and Bolderdash. So many cultural destinations to enjoy. The Berkshires are known for the features it represents.

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Wendling: This neighborhood is desired and filled with both families and professionals that take pride in their homes. 

This is a must see home, meticulously cared for.

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.

Pittsfield Food Providers Discuss Strategy with Health, Human Services Secretary

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires.com
05:49AM / Thursday, November 06, 2025

Health & Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah gets a tour of the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry on Tuesday.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local food providers told the state's health and human services secretary how they are meeting the growing threat of food insecurity during a visit to the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry. 

On Tuesday, local officials gathered with Health & Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah at the food pantry for a tour and a discussion on food security. The secretary later traveled to North Adams to visit the Berkshire Food Project and North Adams Regional Hospital.

"This past month, we served 1,000 more individuals than the month prior, so we can see the need and the anxiety with our attendance," Susan Kaufman, secretary of the pantry's board, reported. 

Mahaniah was impressed by the strength of local efforts, but saddened that they were needed. He explained that he did not grow up in the United States, but "It's always been amazing to me that part of the American culture is being obsessed with who deserves food versus who doesn't. I think it's so weird that we control it so tightly." 

"I don't think I realized to what extent local communities are doing their own efforts, in addition to whatever money is coming from the regional food bank," Mahaniah said. 

"I was just impressed by the number of people you need to run this operation." 

He visited the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry on a delivery day, when volunteers were buzzing around the assembly room, filling bags with different grocery staples. The pantry has about 150 regular volunteers, and thousands who work on the Thanksgiving Angels holiday food distribution. 

There are 14 food pantries just in Pittsfield.