The City of Lanesborough, Massachusetts is located in the Berkshires. Located on Route 8, the city is just seven miles east of the New York state line. Originally known as New Framingham, Lanesborough was incorporated in 1765. It is a small, suburban community, with a population of around 3032. Most residents earn a majority of their income in nearby towns.
The city is part of the Mount Greylock Regional School District, which includes a high school and middle school. The town's two elementary schools are located in New Ashford and Pontoosuc. Residents of the upper grades attend Mount Greylock Regional High School, located in nearby Williamstown. There are several private and parochial schools in Lanesborough, as well as a community college in Pittsfield.
The town's population is very diverse, with almost half of residents under the age of 18. Twenty-four percent of the population was under the age of 18, while six percent was aged 18-24. The remainder of the population was between the ages of 25 and 64. The median age was 40. The town's government uses an open town meeting form of government and operates its own departments. The town's library is located in an annex of the town hall and is connected to regional networks.
The Lanesborough-Ballyleague area's commercial activity aligns with national trends. Lanesborough-Ballyleague residents are spending less on comparison goods and more on experiences. The city's commercial sector includes restaurants, beverage-serving activities, and hairdressing. However, the local action plan also noted that there were a number of vacant properties in the area's core. The Town Council's economic development plan aims to develop a number of emerging projects that will help the community improve its quality of life.