# Savoy, Massachusetts

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**Savoy** is a [town](/source/New_England_town) in [Berkshire County, Massachusetts](/source/Berkshire_County,_Massachusetts), United States. It is part of the [Pittsfield, Massachusetts](/source/Pittsfield,_Massachusetts) [Metropolitan Statistical Area](/source/Metropolitan_Statistical_Area). The population was 645 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census).[1]

## History

Savoy began its existence within the [Massachusetts Colony](/source/Province_of_Massachusetts_Bay) as part of "Northern Berkshire Township #6", which included the present-day towns of [Adams](/source/Adams,_Massachusetts), [North Adams](/source/North_Adams,_Massachusetts), [Cheshire](/source/Cheshire,_Massachusetts) and [Lanesborough](/source/Lanesborough,_Massachusetts). The land was auctioned off several times before it was finally purchased by Colonel William Bullock of [Rehoboth](/source/Rehoboth,_Massachusetts).

Savoy, or "New Seconk" as it was originally called by its inhabitants, was first settled in 1777 by a group led by Colonel Lemuel Hathaway. The town was officially incorporated in 1797, and was supposedly named for the land's resemblance to the [Duchy of Savoy](/source/Duchy_of_Savoy) in [France](/source/France). The town started off with a grazing agrarian industry, before several lumber mills took off in town. The town was very diverse religiously, with several faiths practicing by the mid-19th century. Today the town is mostly a quiet rural community, known for its scenery and natural beauty.[2]

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the town has a total area of 36.0 sq mi (93.3 square kilometres), of which 35.8 sq mi (92.8 square kilometres) is land and 0.19 sq mi (0.5 square kilometres), or 0.48%, is water.[3] The town is the 45th largest town by area in the state, and ninth largest in the county. Savoy is located among the [Berkshire Mountains](/source/Berkshire_Mountains), with much of the town being dominated by [Savoy Mountain State Forest](/source/Savoy_Mountain_State_Forest), as well as parts of three other state forests ([Mohawk Trail State Forest](/source/Mohawk_Trail_State_Forest), [Windsor State Forest](/source/Windsor_State_Forest) and [Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest](/source/Kenneth_Dubuque_Memorial_State_Forest)), and a wildlife management area in the southwest corner of town. The Cold River, a branch of the [Deerfield River](/source/Deerfield_River), forms part of the town's northern border, and feeds several brooks. Several tributaries of the [Westfield River](/source/Westfield_River) also flow through the southern portion of town. The highest point in town is the summit of [Borden Mountain](/source/Borden_Mountain), at 2,507 ft (764 metres) above sea level.

Savoy is located along the eastern border of [Berkshire County](/source/Berkshire_County), and shares a border with [Franklin County](/source/Franklin_County,_Massachusetts) and [Hampshire County](/source/Hampshire_County,_Massachusetts). The town is bordered by [Florida](/source/Florida,_Massachusetts) to the north, [Charlemont](/source/Charlemont,_Massachusetts), [Hawley](/source/Hawley,_Massachusetts) and [Plainfield](/source/Plainfield,_Massachusetts) to the east, [Windsor](/source/Windsor,_Massachusetts) to the south, [Cheshire](/source/Cheshire,_Massachusetts) to the southwest, and [Adams](/source/Adams,_Massachusetts) to the west. Charlemont and Hawley are both located in Franklin County, and Plainfield is in Hampshire County. Savoy is 17 miles (27 km) northeast of [Pittsfield](/source/Pittsfield,_Massachusetts), 49 miles (79 km) northwest of [Springfield](/source/Springfield,_Massachusetts) and approximately 120 miles (190 km) west by northwest of [Boston](/source/Boston) (although it is closer to both [Hartford](/source/Hartford,_Connecticut) and [Albany](/source/Albany,_New_York) than its own state capital).

A short portion of [Massachusetts Route 2](/source/Massachusetts_Route_2), also known as the [Mohawk Trail](/source/Mohawk_Trail), crosses along the northeast border of town before crossing the Cold River into Florida. In the south, [Route 116](/source/Massachusetts_Route_116) (coming from Adams in the west) and [Route 8A](/source/Massachusetts_Route_8A) (coming from Windsor in the south) meet near the center of town and continue as one road towards the southeast corner of town.

There are no railroad lines through the town, the nearest being the freight line which passes through the neighboring town of [Florida](/source/Florida,_Massachusetts) via the [Hoosac Tunnel](/source/Hoosac_Tunnel). The nearest regional bus service can be found in North Adams, as can [Harriman-and-West Airport](/source/Harriman-and-West_Airport), the nearest small airport. The town is roughly equidistantly located between the nearest airports with national service, [Bradley International Airport](/source/Bradley_International_Airport) in Connecticut and [Albany International Airport](/source/Albany_International_Airport) in New York.

## Demographics

Historical population Year Pop. ±% 1850 955 — 1860 904 −5.3% 1870 861 −4.8% 1880 715 −17.0% 1890 569 −20.4% 1900 506 −11.1% 1910 503 −0.6% 1920 436 −13.3% 1930 307 −29.6% 1940 300 −2.3% 1950 291 −3.0% 1960 277 −4.8% 1970 322 +16.2% 1980 644 +100.0% 1990 634 −1.6% 2000 705 +11.2% 2010 692 −1.8% 2020 645 −6.8% 2024* 655 +1.6%

* = population estimate. [4]

As of the [census](/source/Census)[5] of 2000, there were 705 people, 287 households, and 202 families residing in the town. By population, Savoy ranks 26th out of the 32 towns in Berkshire County, and 336th out of the 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km2), ranking it 27th in the county, and 11th least densely populated in the Commonwealth. There were 326 housing units at an average density of 9.1 per square mile (3.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.71% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.43% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.28% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 1.13% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 287 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,477, and the median income for a family was $50,114. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $28,182 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the town was $20,223. About 4.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

## Government

Savoy employs the [open town meeting](/source/Open_town_meeting) form of government, and is led by a [board of selectmen](/source/Board_of_selectmen). The town has its own services, including fire, police and public works. The town runs the Savoy Hollow Library, which is connected to the regional library network, but is only open three days a week.

On the state level, Savoy is represented in the [Massachusetts House of Representatives](/source/Massachusetts_House_of_Representatives) by the Second Berkshire district, represented by Paul Mark, which covers central Berkshire County, as well as portions of Hampshire and Franklin counties. In the [Massachusetts Senate](/source/Massachusetts_Senate), the town is represented by the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, represented by Ben Downing, which includes all of Berkshire County and western Hampshire and Franklin counties.[6] The town is patrolled by the Fourth (Cheshire) Station of Barracks "B" of the [Massachusetts State Police](/source/Massachusetts_State_Police).[7]

On the national level, Savoy is represented in the [United States House of Representatives](/source/United_States_House_of_Representatives) as part of [Massachusetts's 1st congressional district](/source/Massachusetts's_1st_congressional_district), and is represented by [Richard Neal](/source/Richard_Neal). Massachusetts is currently represented in the [United States Senate](/source/United_States_Senate) by senior Senator [Elizabeth Warren](/source/Elizabeth_Warren) and junior senator [Ed Markey](/source/Ed_Markey).

Savoy presidential election results[8] Year Democratic Republican Third parties Total Votes Margin 2024 48.74% 213 48.28% 211 2.97% 13 437 0.46% 2020 56.64% 226 40.35% 161 3.01% 12 399 16.29% 2016 47.92% 184 42.45% 163 9.64% 37 384 5.47% 2012 67.70% 241 28.93% 103 3.37% 12 356 38.76% 2008 68.16% 274 27.61% 111 4.23% 17 402 40.55% 2004 65.98% 225 32.84% 112 1.17% 4 341 33.14% 2000 48.79% 141 42.56% 123 8.65% 25 289 6.23% 1996 51.13% 159 24.76% 77 24.12% 75 311 26.37% 1992 34.16% 96 27.76% 78 38.08% 107 281 3.91% 1988 41.91% 101 57.26% 138 0.83% 2 241 15.35% 1984 33.94% 74 65.60% 143 0.46% 1 218 31.65% 1980 36.73% 83 53.10% 120 10.18% 23 226 16.37% 1976 54.90% 112 42.16% 86 2.94% 6 204 12.75% 1972 48.37% 89 51.63% 95 0.00% 0 184 3.26% 1968 47.20% 76 45.96% 74 6.83% 11 161 1.24% 1964 65.03% 93 34.97% 50 0.00% 0 143 30.07% 1960 36.54% 57 62.82% 98 0.64% 1 156 26.28% 1956 26.17% 39 73.15% 109 0.67% 1 149 46.98% 1952 29.73% 44 70.27% 104 0.00% 0 148 40.54% 1948 43.38% 59 53.68% 73 2.94% 4 136 10.29% 1944 48.12% 64 51.13% 68 0.75% 1 133 3.01% 1940 40.29% 56 59.71% 83 0.00% 0 139 19.42%

## Education

Savoy operates its own elementary school, the Emma L. Miller Memorial Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Savoy is part of the Northern Berkshire School Union. Students then attend Hoosac Valley Regional Middle School, and [Hoosac Valley High School](/source/Hoosac_Valley_High_School). There are also private, parochial, charter and vocational schools located in nearby Adams and North Adams.

The nearest [community college](/source/Community_college) is [Berkshire Community College](/source/Berkshire_Community_College) in Pittsfield. The nearest state college is [Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts](/source/Massachusetts_College_of_Liberal_Arts) in North Adams, the nearest state university is the [University of Massachusetts Amherst](/source/University_of_Massachusetts_Amherst), and the nearest private college is [Williams College](/source/Williams_College) in [Williamstown](/source/Williamstown,_Massachusetts).

## References

1. ["Census - Geography Profile: Savoy town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts"](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2500360225). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved November 14, 2021.

1. [DCHD Community Profiles - Mass.gov](http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ehedterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Economic+Analysis&L2=Executive+Office+of+Housing+and+Economic+Development&L3=Department+of+Housing+and+Community+Development&sid=Ehed&b=terminalcontent&f=dhcd_profiles_profiles&csid=Ehed)

1. ["Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Savoy town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts"](https://archive.today/20200212154042/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2500360225). U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from [the original](http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2500360225) on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2013.

1. ["City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024"](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved December 2, 2025.

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. [Senators and Representatives by City and Town](http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm)

1. [Station B-4, SP Cheshire](http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Law+Enforcement+%26+Criminal+Justice&L2=Law+Enforcement&L3=State+Police+Troops&L4=Troop+B&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent&f=msp_divisions_field_services_troops_troop_b_msp_field_troop_b_station_b4&csid=Eeops)

1. ["Election Results"](https://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:1970/year_to:1970/)

## External links

- [Town of Savoy website](https://townofsavoy.com/)

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