Berkshire County, Otis, MA
Per townofotisma.com:
“The Town of Otis is located in the southeast portion of Berkshire
County. It is bordered by the towns of Tyringham, Monterey, Becket,
Sandisfield,Tolland and Blandford. It is a town nestled quaintly along
several lakes and ponds, against gentle slopes of the Berkshire Range,
and in the Farmington River Valley. Otis was established as a town in
1810, from two towns Bethlehem and Louden. Travelers seeking new land in
Western Massachusetts settled the town for its location along the Old
Knox Trail also known as the Old Boston to Albany Turnpike. Today, Otis
has a population of approximately 1,360 people according to the U.S.
Census Bureau in 2000. The Town is continuing to grow with new homes
going in every year by both new residents and second homebuyers. Otis is
a desirable place to live for its short distance to Springfield and
other metropolis places. The Town of Otis has a diverse landscape with
elevations rising to more than 1,900 feet, a large water body reservoir,
and open space lands. This Town is a haven for outdoor recreation having
pleasant forests, open fields, cool streams, deep ponds and lakes, and
nurturing wetlands. Along with natural elements the Town has a ski
resort, several campgrounds, and State Forest Preserves. The natural
setting, the small town laid back attitude, the small business
enterprises and recreation opportunities makes it a good place to live.”
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