The City of Pittsfield announced Oct. 19 that smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system will begin Oct. 21 and continue for several months to locate sources of unwanted water entering the system.
Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 on CPA fund priorities, and the fall eligibility application window for FY27 CPA funding is open through Nov. 20.
The Pittsfield Board of Health voted unanimously to order demolition of three long-abandoned properties. Acting Chairperson Jeffery A. Leppo led the board in approving orders for 154 Francis Avenue (vacant since 2021, condemned 2022), 48-50 Brown Street (damaged by a 2018 fire, condemned), and
Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities unanimously adopted new international sign standard for handicap accessibility. Chair Cathy Carchedi convened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. on July 9, with Vice Chair June Hailer present. The commission discussed transportation, noting the Berkshire Regional Transit
Pittsfield's Community Development Board approved Beacon Cinema expansion to a 32-seat downtown location. The unanimous vote allows Insight Holdings, LLC to convert the former Marketplace Cafe space at 47-57 North Street in the Downtown Creative District into a theatre despite board reservations
Pittsfield EDA authorized advanced optics hub expansion backed by $7.2M state grant. The board unanimously authorized Interim Executive Director Michael Coakley to negotiate a ground lease amendment with the Berkshire Innovation Center for an 8,000-square-foot addition housing a clean room. The
The Commission on Disabilities approved PCTV for an annual award and planned a July ADA Celebration at City Hall. Chair Catherine Carchedi coordinated the event, which included an outdoor gathering at 2:30 PM with snacks, water, and promotional items, with a requested American Sign Language
Pittsfield Conservation Commission approves algae-control barge pilot with conditions. Vice Chair Thomas Sakshaug led the meeting as the commission issued Order of Conditions for Clear Waterways Group's dissolved air flotation barge on North Street and Hancock Road, a patented technology designed
Pittsfield Zoning Board approves partial fencing permit, denies eight-foot variance. The board voted four to one to grant a special permit for chain link fencing over three feet in the front yard at 7 Trova Terrace and four to zero to allow a six-foot solid fence section, but unanimously denied Dr.
The Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities unanimously approved its March minutes and welcomed new member Amy Chapman-Johnson from the Brain Injury Association. Cathy Carchedi, Chair, received project updates from Jim McGrath of Community Development on multiple city accessibility initiatives: the
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