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Conservation Commission approves algae-control barge pilot; continues group home applications

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

Zoning Board grants fencing permit but denies eight-foot variance.

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.

Commission on Disabilities approves March minutes, discusses accessibility upgrades.

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

Conservation Commission approves warehouse storage facility, issues 11 compliance certificates.

Pittsfield Conservation Commission approves warehouse and issues 11 compliance certificates. The commission unanimously approved Order of Conditions 1-35 for Midguard Self-Storage Pittsfield, LLC's warehouse project on Hubbard Avenue after the applicant submitted pit testing, wildlife habitat

Pittsfield ordinance panel approves councilor address removal for safety

Pittsfield's ordinance committee unanimously approves councilor address removal and lake management measure. The five-member Committee on Ordinances & Rules voted to remove home addresses from city documents and replace them with a municipal office address at 70 Allen Street, citing safety concerns