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Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County Thursday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Philmont, or near Chatham, moving...
Westside Legends Plan $5.8M Condo Project in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass.- The Westside Legends have planned a $5.8 million condo project for first-time homebuyers in the neighborhood. The Community Development Board on Tuesday endorsed a special permit for the construction of five new buildings on 363 Columbus Avenue. The nonprofit organization aimed to uplift the west side of Pittsfield has proposed 16 one to three-bedroom townhouses on the vacant lot at the corner of Columbus Ave. and South John St.
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Administrative Office to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
Pittsfield — Berkshire Regional Transit Authority’s (BRTA’s) Administrative Office, located at One Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield, will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day. The office will reopen Thursday, June 20. BRTA’s fixed-route bus service will operate and follow the regular printed...
Robert Putnam officially named interim assistant superintendent of Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Great Barrington — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District Committee formally approved Robert Putnam as the disctrict’s interim assistant superintendent at its meeting on Thursday, June 6. Committee Chair Stephen Bannon was not present at the meeting, which was led by Vice Chair Richard Dohoney in his absence.
Town of Lee signs Host Community Agreement with Sweetgrass Botanicals/Extractions
Lee — The town Select Board approved Chair Gordon Bailey to sign a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Sweetgrass Botanicals LLC and Sweetgrass Extractions LLC on June 4, the protocol that defines the relationship between a cannabis entity and the town in which it operates. That agreement can be found here.
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 10-12
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for June 10 to June 12:. First course of paving of Third Street, Fourth Street, Curtis Street and Brown Street (from Tyler St. to Curtis St.) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between...
Marchetti’s plan to revamp Pittsfield’s trash and recycling system clears first hurdle in city hall
In an April interview with WAMC, first-term Mayor Peter Marchetti said that the trash and recycling changes he long unsuccessfully sought as city council president were no longer avoidable. “Currently, we're spending about $5.1 million between trash collection and disposal costs," said Marchetti. "If we continue to allow for unlimited...
Stockbridge Grange Hosts Community Dinner
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Stockbridge Grange is hosting a community dinner on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The menu features ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie. Dinner is $15.00 per person, take out only with 12-1:30 pm pick up at 51 Church Street,...
The answer to The Foundry’s sound issue remains a simple and affordable one
I have been a year-round resident of West Stockbridge for 42 years. Eighteen months, in November 2022, I suggested to The Foundry owner, via a document submitted to the Planning Board, that she hire the people necessary to professionally sound-isolate the building. The issue being wrestled with would evaporate. She, her unhappy neighbors (Trúc and Trai Nguyen), the town boards, and the entire West Stockbridge community could then all move on amicably.
Pittsfield Announces Line Painting Schedule
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Line painting is scheduled to take place starting Monday, June 10, overnight, in the following locations:. West Housatonic Street – From South Street to the railroad bridge past Clapp Park. South Merriam Street. Merriam Street. Onota Street. Columbus Ave – From Onota Street to North Street.
Volunteer to Clean Up the West Branch Housatonic River
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Volunteers are invited to help clean up the west branch of the Housatonic River with Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) at one of their annual river cleanups on Sunday, June 9, from 9 AM to noon. After the cleanup, volunteers will...
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