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Local, state officials talk disproportionate impact of PILOT programs on Western Mass. communities >State Auditor Suzanne Bump met with state Sen. Adam Hinds, D-Pittsfield, Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Sunderland, and Rep. Susannah Whipps I-Athol, and town officials atop Mount Sugarloaf on Friday morning. Staff Photo/Paul Franz >State Auditor Suzanne Bump met with local legislators and town officials atop Mount Sugarloaf on Friday morning. Staff Photo/Paul Franz >The view south from Mount Sugarloaf on Friday morning. State Rep. Natalie Blais said, pointing out to the valley below Mount Sugarloaf, “We are protecting these views, we are protecting this land, but at the expense of our communities.” Staff Photo/Paul Franz