Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Home in Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
04:58PM / Friday, June 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a charming and inviting home? Then this is the one for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 125 Friend St.

This newly renovated 1960 home has three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is 1,239 square feet on a 1 1/2 acre lot.

The house includes a basement level two-car garage, an eat-in kitchen and a sunroom perfect for all seasons. The house recently got new paint, new carpets, and a new 200-amp electrical service.

It is on the market for $349,000.

We spoke with Stephanie Rapisarda from William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, which holds the listing.

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

It offers something difficult to find: a home that has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over six decades and is now being offered for the first time. Combined with its spacious 1.49 acre lot, beautifully renovated bathroom, and versatile four-season sunroom, this home presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking both comfort and long-term value.

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

Oh so many! My grandfather built the home. He and my grandmother raised their family there and when their kids had children, it remained a special haven for our entire family. My grandfather started his company CTC Inc. in the basement of the home, and his son still owns and operates the business today, now on a much larger scale.

The home's foundation is truly one of love. The pride of ownership is evident throughout the home, from its careful maintenance to the thoughtful updates that have preserved its character while enhancing everyday living.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?

Warm, welcoming, and easy to live in. The home has a comfortable Berkshire feel, with bright living spaces, a practical layout, and a peaceful setting that makes it easy to relax and unwind. The four-season sunroom, back porch and beautiful yard create a wonderful connection to the outdoors throughout the year while still being right in town.

Are there any standout design features and/or recent renovations?

The new 200 amp service, fresh new carpet and paint, newer hot water heater, and beautifully renovated bathroom are standout features that offer a fresh and modern feel. The heated four-season sunroom provides valuable additional living space and can serve as a reading room, home office, hobby space, or gathering area. The home's well-maintained layout also offers a great balance of functionality and comfort.

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

Anyone seeking a well-cared-for property with room to personalize over time. It would also appeal to buyers who value outdoor space and a charming setting.

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

Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee on the front porch in the rising sun, reading your favorite book in the glowing afternoon sunroom, hosting gatherings around the fireplace, gardening in the backyard, and settling into a home that is ready for your personal touch. This is the kind of property where you can move in, make memories immediately, and truly feel at home from day one.

Is the house move-in ready or in need of some updates?

While the kitchen retains its retro atmosphere, it is functional, presenting the home as move-in ready. The beautifully renovated bathroom, new 200 amp electrical service, new carpet, fresh paint, and overall condition allow buyers to settle in comfortably while leaving room for future cosmetic updates if they choose.

What do the current owners love most about the home?

The current owners and the entire family have cherished the home's comfortable layout, the natural flow through the spaces, and the extra enjoyment provided by the four-season sunroom and private back yard. Most of all, we've appreciated the sense of home and the peaceful setting that has made it such a special place to live and spend time over the years.

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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Cheshire to Interview Police Chief Candidate

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
02:07PM / Thursday, August 20, 2026

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Select Board will interview the candidate for police chief at 3 p.m. Friday, leaving open the possibility of hiring him that day.

Adams Police Sgt. Matthew Wright is the only candidate brought forward so far to take over the chief's post. It's currently being filled by retired Chief Timothy Garner, who stepped in last year when his successor was charged with solicitation.

Wright has been with the Adams Police Department for 19 years, working as a reserve and temporary officer for three years and hired full time in 2010. He had applied for the interim police chief post in Adams last year but the town hired retired Lanesborough Police Chief Timothy Sorrell to prevent a void in the staffing.

Sorrell also stepped in to replace a chief who had been charged, this time with fraud. Adams is planning to start a search for a new chief.

Town meeting approved $110,000 toward a chief's salary.

Cheshire initially received seven applicants for its police chief position; two did not meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job posting, and one candidate withdrew from the process. The remaining four went through the written process and two advanced to the assessment center. One of those candidates withdrew leaving Wright as the lone candidate.

Select Board Chair Michelle Francesconi explained the search consultants were very impressed with the remaining candidate, recommending he move forward to the final interview. The consultants sent the board 18 questions for the interview; board members will pick 12, with each member asking three questions and Francesconi asking the first and last. Board member Scott McWhirt is recusing himself from the interview as he had worked with Wright in the Adams Police Department prior to his retirement in 2016.

At the Select Board's previous meeting, Francesconi discussed having the Police Department alternate shifts to have someone covering the evening shift as a recent incident was left to State Police who were tied up at the time. The board voted to do that in the interim until a new police chief has started.

In other business, Flaherty Road will be one-way after residents' concerns are answered.

On Tuesday, the Select Board voted to make the road, a short, narrow residential street that connects at the start of Wells Road and the end of East Main Street, one way. There are a total of five residents on Flaherty.

Town Administrator Jennifer Morse said she was approached by a couple of the residents at the beginning of summer requesting a change because to safety concerns and had previously spoken about it at a Select Board meeting at the beginning of July.

Morse explained they had a meeting with all of the residents and all have agreed to the change. A couple of residents were in attendance to make comments, saying a one-way street would make the area safer because the bridge on Windsor Road restricts visibility.

"I think Flaherty Road should be a one-way. It's just not wide enough for two vehicles. Now, understand that plowing and emergency seems great to me, but make it one way. There's no room," said resident Bruce Richardson.

"I think the safety issue happens to be when you're traveling up, going from Main Street up to Windsor because of the way the bridges now coordinate, the road comes up and you kind of have to swing to the right a little bit, and you still can't see anyone coming down up to Notch Road area when they come down," said resident James Rose.

"And several of us have had some pretty close calls when you kind of get out, and you now know you have to kind of sneak out, and then sneak out, and then sneak out before you actually make the full turn, it has been especially, for me anyway, interesting when there's a motorcycle coming around because you won't see that motorcycle until that person is on top of you, and they can't see us either because of where the bridge and the road come and the road swings up it meets the bridge, and you can only see the far side, you can't see the closest. So that's a safety issue on our part," he said, noting it is what got the discussion on changing the road started.

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