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 Pittsfield, MATaunton, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock49.938.1
 Snowfall70.7  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days136.1117.5106.2
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock82.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.994132443
Reviews for Pittsfield    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the  More

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Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that  More

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Hello, I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get  More

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Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 17 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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