 FEMA Awards $4M to MassDOT for Winter Storm CostsKenan caused record or near record snowfall in four counties in Massachusetts. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public and improved property, requiring emergency response and protective measures.  Pittsfield Council Rejects Petition Against Magnesium ChlorideKronick said there were two major mistakes made in the city's response to Storm Elliot: not pre-treating the roads with rock salt or putting out an emergency alert about the situation.  Pittsfield Snow Removal Methods Questioned After StormLast weekend marked the first serious snow event of the year in Berkshire County and significant snow accumulation mixed with plummeting temperatures made for a challenging cleanup. Pittsfield Council Designates Private Ways for Snow RemovalThese include Applewood Lane, Churchill Crest, Westbrook Terrace, Southbrook Lane, Northbrook Lane, Eastbrook Lane, Pheasant Way, and Old Farm Lane.  Pittsfield Panel Looks to Improve Snow Removal ComplianceProposed changes include increasing the number of inspectors from one to five for better enforcement and allowing only one warning per calendar year. |
