Gentrification is a dirty word, especially in places like Springfield. I’m out in Pittsfield and it’s starting here, which is terrifying to anyone making under $30/hour. Like Springfield, it’s the only affordable town to live in, in an area surrounded by affluent towns who rely on “middle class” folks hospitality community. They’re not going to have anyone to serve their coffee to them or run their ski lifts if they don’t keep Pittsfield affordable. Same goes for Springfield. Please leave it poor.