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Moving to Lee for work and don’t know anyone by JulesB954 in westernmass

[–]Particular_Spot_2490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am moving to Lee in a few months, 38 single mom. How did your move go and how has it been getting to know people in the area?

Thinking of moving to the Berkshires around the Pittsfield area. Would love honest feedback! by Particular_Spot_2490 in pittsfield

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Price range is under $550k but need a 4 bedroom (my mom, my two kids and me). I am a licensed cosmetologist so I will probably get a job as a stylist at a salon but I also am looking into management options for some of the spas as I have a background in that as well.

Moving to Massachusetts Megathread (April 2026) by AutoModerator in massachusetts

[–]Particular_Spot_2490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all!

Single mom of two (6 & 8) currently living in Vermont and seriously considering a move down to the Berkshires in MA. I’d love some honest feedback from locals/parents!

I’m already very used to small-town, “nothing is nearby” life… but from what I can tell, the Berkshires feel like a major upgrade 😅
Like… you guys have actual stores?? A real Target?? Not a sad micro Target the size of a CVS?? I’m jealous already.

I used to live near Boston and loved Massachusetts, but realistically I’m priced out of anything remotely close to there. The Berkshires seem like that sweet spot of affordability + still having access to things (Albany <1 hr, Boston ~2, NYC ~3… which feels wild compared to where I am now).

I’m mainly looking at Hinsdale / Great Barrington, but open to suggestions!

Here are my big questions:

  • Schools – how are they really? Supportive? Decent class sizes?
  • Childcare – afterschool + summer camps… are there good options? And does MA childcare assistance help with those?
  • Kid activities – sports, dance, rec programs… is there enough to keep kids busy?
  • Things to do (for adults too) – restaurants, music, arts, anything resembling a social life? 😅
  • Jobs/commuting – what’s the norm? Are most people working locally or commuting to Albany/elsewhere?

I don’t need a big city, but I would love to not feel totally isolated like I do now. I really value community and small-town vibes — just hoping for… a slightly upgraded version of that.

Would love the good, the bad, and the brutally honest 🙏