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Pittsfield Council News in Brief
The council voted in favor of making $1.3 million available to undertake a state-mandated design feasibility study for its high school building
Pittsfield's Charter Review Nears Conclusion
"I could see a highly aggressive subcommittee of the City Council making the process of being able to attract people very difficult." — Mayor Daniel Bianchi
Alcombright's 'State of City' Speaks to Success, Goals
"I am more convinced than ever that the re-birth of the park is right in front of us." — Mayor Richard Alcombright
Mass MoCA Appoints Deputy Director
Mass MoCA named Larry Smallwood as its first-ever deputy director. 1 Comment
Williamstown Filling Empty Board, Commission Seats
"Thanks to everybody who stepped up." — Chairman David Rempell
Governor Reaffirms Rodowicz as BCC Trustee Chairman
"We will continue to meet the needs of the residents and the employers of Berkshire County and the commonwealth." — Darlene Rodowicz
Williamstown to Press State on Route 2 Truck Ramp
"This is a ticking time bomb that is going to happen again." — Robert McCarthy
Mount Greylock Replaces Another Committee Member
"While the high school has some differences from the elementary, the experience that I have would make it easy for me to transition into the open school committee seat." — Sheila Hebert
Pittsfield Charter Review Study Committee Appointed
"Give us a call when you're done." — Kevin Sherman
North Adams Council Designates Building For Razing
"At this point I think it should be declared a public nuisance and razed." — Building Inspector William Meranti
Willliamstown Sets Housing Board, Fills Empty Seats
"It's a great challenge for the town, and I'm looking forward to being part of the effort." — Stanley Parese
Mount Greylock School Committee Full ... For Now
"When I was recruited for it, there wasn't anybody else on the ballot. So now that there are three, I am willing to give someone else a chance." — Shari Peltier
East Road Bridge Work Expected To Start Late August
"Thirty days, I think, is a reasonable [time] for a contract basically because if they run into weather problems and they can't work, they'll be down to that." — Thomas Webb, town administrator
Historic Williamstown Store Set To Reopen In June
"It's been a cornerstone of the community for a long time." — Ryan Hassett
Clarksburg Appoints Town Accountant, Returns to Normalcy
"We needed to communicate and there was a lot of issues on our plate that had to be addressed." — Chairman Carl McKinney
Pittsfield Council Passes Charter Review Commission Plan
"I think there is precedent, as far as commissions being created, to have representation from different areas and not simply appointed by the mayor." — Councilor John Krol
Pittsfield Council Opposes Licensing Board Replacement
"Mr. Pisani should be given due process, and I'm not sure that due process has taken place completely." — Councilor Christine Yon
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Acting Appointments Issue Back Before Pittsfield Council
"I think mayors can be trusted to do what they're supposed to do but I want to see that we maintain that the council plays their part and has their say." — Peter White
Pittsfield City Council Briefs: Ferrin Appointed
Ferrin expressed dismay that "the mayor was put in an awkward position as a result of my civil service record, which was discussed on two separate campaign occasions." 1 Comment
Pittsfield's Director of Maintenance Steps Down
"Due to personal and professional reasons on March 5, 2012, I tendered my resignation as Acting Director of Maintenance ..." — Gregory Yon 3 Comments
Pittsfield City Council News In Brief
"I don't want to be handcuffed by the disciplines that I've listed here." — Daniel Bianchi 1 Comment
Pittsfield Council Balks at Committee Appointment
"If we start talking about the issue of character on boards, we could get into a real sticky situation." — Councilor Melissa Mazzeo 5 Comments
Pittsfield Committee Won't Back Appointments Petition
"I think that this can happen concurrently with Councilor Sherman's petition to establish a charter commission." — Councilor Peter White
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