Towns-Lanesborough

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Originally knows as New Framingham, Lanesborough was incorporated as a town in 1765. This quiet suburban area is located at the foot of Mt. Greylock on the southern side. Pontoosuc Lake is close by.

A whole range of small industries came up here by 1822. Two famous iron companies – The Briggs Iron Company and Colby Iron Works – used to be here. Today, Lanesborough is the site of the Berkshire Mall. The actress Bette Davis studied here briefly.

Population: : 2,990

Area: 28.96 sq. miles

Density: 103.25 persons/sq. mile

Nearest Airport: Pittsfield