Savoy is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States.
The land was auctioned off several times before it was finally purchased by Colonel William Bullock of Rehoboth.
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 in France.
Today the town is mostly a quiet rural community, known for its scenery and natural beauty.
The highest point in town is the summit of Borden Mountain, at 2,507 feet (764 m) above sea level.
The town is bordered by Florida to the north, Charlemont, Hawley and Plainfield to the east, Windsor to the south, Cheshire to the southwest, and Adams to the west.
In the south, Route 116 (coming from Adams in the west) and 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.
Savoy employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen.
In the 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.
[16] The town is patrolled by the Fourth (Cheshire) Station of Barracks "B" of the Massachusetts State Police.