Tyer Asks Kids to Participate in Coloring Book Post

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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Mayor Tyer is asking children to post their completed coloring page on her Facebook page.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer called upon kids in the community to share a coloring book page with first responders and health-care workers. 
 
"I think our health care workers and first responders could use some happiness and cheer during these difficult days," Tyer said. "They are working so hard."
 
The mayor shared a video on her Facebook page Monday asking the city's children to print out a Crayola coloring page, color it, write a message on it, and then post a photo of their work under the video.
 
"I would like you to help me say thank you to our nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs that are working so hard to keep us safe," she said.
 
Tyer shared a link on the post where the page can be downloaded.
 
She also reiterated the importance of staying home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
 
"I know it is difficult and you are probably getting restless but it is really important," she said. "You must stay home. You must stay healthy."
 

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Dalton Zoning Board OKs Conversion of Zip's Bar into Apartments

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday approved the conversion of the former Zip's Bar & Billiards into four apartments. 
 
The owner, Ron Carver, submitted an application for a special permit requesting to convert the first floor of the tavern into residential apartments.  
 
"The former tenant went out of business. He was operating a bar/nightclub and had lost business and decided after COVID that it just wasn't worth his while to continue," board Chair Anthony Doyle said.
 
"So Mr. Carver is left with an empty commercial space, and the question is do you try to get another bar in there or do you do something else, and he opted to convert."
 
The detailed application that Carver submitted was described by board members as impressive. The notice of the public hearing was posted on April 23 and 30 to alert neighbors to come and speak. 
 
Despite the public hearing notice, no one attended the meeting to speak against the application, which is a good indication that the neighbors support it, Doyle said. 
 
Carver attended the meeting and provided a letter from one of the neighbors expressing their support for the change. 
 
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