Clarksburg Nomination Papers Available Monday

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CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Nomination papers for the town election to be held on Tuesday, May 26, will be available beginning Monday, March 2.

The last day to obtain papers is Friday, April 3; last day to submit papers is Tuesday, April 7.

Papers may be picked up in the town clerk's office on Wednesdays between noon and 3 p.m. or by contacting the town clerk at 413-663-8255 or ClarksburgTclerk@gmail.com. When leaving a message, indicate the position you are interested in and when you are available to pick up your papers.

The following seats and terms up for election and their current holders are:

  • Tree warden, one year, Ernest Dix
  • Moderator, one year, Bryan Tanner
  • Board of Selectman, three years, Jeffrey Levanos
  • Library trustee, three years, Denise Chesbro
  • Board of Health, three years, Timothy Shea
  • Board of Health, two years, Norman Rolnick
  • Board of Health, one year, vacant
  • War Memorial trustee, three years, Harold King
  • School Committee, three years,  John Solari
  • Planning Board, five years, Gary Pierce

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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