Today, one of Troy’s biggest events of the year takes place downtown – the annual Victorian Stroll. The event brings huge crowds, reminiscent of holiday seasons from years gone by. Having been born and bred in Troy, I remember the vibrant downtown shopping district of the ’60s. The shops were decorated brilliantly, the streetswere full […]
Among Pittsfield s dozens of restaurants during the baby boom era, the Majestic Restaurant was a standout. Owned by former boxer Frankie Martin, it had a huge, light-up sign outside and