Today

Today, the large industries have been replaced by many smaller industrial and commercial enterprises, and the former mill villages are now, for the most part, quiet residential communities. Palmer is the most commercially active village.  Although it is no longer the railroad center it once was, its network of highways reaches out to the larger metropolitan areas such as Boston, Hartford and New York City, as well as the beautiful Berkshire Hills and Atlantic seashore resorts.

 

As the community moves forward into the future, the town look to revive its commercial base by taking advantage of the transportation hubs provided in town. A number of opportunities have presented themselves which have the potential to be an economic boon for the community. The town will continue to build upon its commercial development opportunities while maintaining its traditional small town New England feel.