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Zoning Board grants sign exception for Bella Nissan at West Housatonic

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a sign exception for Bella Nissan to maintain a preexisting pylon sign and allow 134 square feet total gross signage at 25 West Housatonic Street. Chair Albert Ingegni III, Tom Goggins, Esther Anderson, Cory Evangelisto, and Allyson Holmes also voted

Conservation Commission issues orders, permits, and certificates on 17 applications

Pittsfield Conservation Commission approves orders and certificates on 17 applications, continuing four to May. Chair James Conant and Vice Chair Thomas Sakshaug led unanimous approval of Orders of Conditions for a cabin renovation at 178 Blythewood Drive and a culvert replacement project at

Commission on Disabilities approves prior minutes; prioritizes transit and housing

Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities approves March minutes and plans summer ADA celebration. Chair Cathy Carchedi reported that the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority declined to alter bus routes following Commission advocacy, while free paratransit rides continue at least through July 1; new

Homelessness Advisory Committee approves prior minutes, receives Point in Time Count.

Pittsfield Homelessness Advisory Committee approves March minutes, receives Point in Time Count briefing. Vice Chair Justine Dodds led the meeting in the absence of Chair Kim Borden. Michele LaFleur and Natalie Burtzos from the Three County Continuum of Care reported that regional weather disrupted

Community Preservation Committee reviews four projects; no votes recorded

Community Preservation Committee advances four project presentations toward funding decisions. Chair Danielle Steinmann and the seven-member panel heard proposals for Wild Acres maintenance at the city's fishing hut and boardwalk, Pontoosuc Lake Park accessibility improvements including new water