Representative Mark Sets New Office Hour Schedule

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PERU, Mass. — The office of state Rep. Paul Mark has updated the schedule for weekly office hours throughout the 2nd Berkshire District.

Since 2011, the representative has maintained a fixed weekly office hour schedule at several town halls and community buildings in Franklin and Berkshire counties. The representative's hopes were to increase accessibility to his legislative office and the State House for constituents who live in Western Massachusetts.

No appointment is necessary to attend. Either the representative or a member of his staff will be available at these office hours to assist anyone with constituent services or to listen to advocacy on state legislative matters. If you wish to make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact the district office at 413-464-5635.

Beginning in March, hours are:

Mondays, from 9 to 4, at Greenfield Community College's downtown campus located at 270 Main St.

Tuesdays, from 9 to 4, at Dalton Town Hall located at 462 Main St. except the third Tuesday when they will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dalton Senior Center at 40 Field St.



•  First and third Wednesdays, from 10 to 2 at the Franklin Regional Council of Governments Offices (JWO Transit Center) located at 12 Olive St. in Greenfield.

Thursdays, from 9 to noon at Charlemont Town Hall located at 157 Main St.

Thursdays, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Northfield Town Hall located at 69 Main St. except on the third Thursday, when they will be at the Dickinson Memorial Library located at 115 Main St.

Mark is in his fifth term in the Legislature and currently serves as chairman of the House Committee on Redistricting. His district includes the communities of Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Pittsfield, Savoy, and Windsor in Berkshire County, and the communities of Bernardston, Charlemont, Colrain, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Leyden, Monroe, Northfield, and Rowe in Franklin County.
 


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The Grand Coming to North Street, Bousquet Under New Food Management

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Grand has secured its liquor license, and the McNinch Restaurant Group now operates Bousquet Mountain’s restaurant, its third eatery in the city. 

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved the transfer of all alcohol-seven-day liquor licenses for The Grand on North Street and the ski area at 101 Dan Fox Drive.

The former Iztac Mexican Restaurant has given way to a more subdued, moody facade as local Gordon Hebler prepares to open as an oyster bar and piano lounge with seafood options. Its liquor license was transferred to Chesnut Catering doing business as The Grand, owned and managed by Hebler.

He envisions following the theater and music programs in the county, closing for a couple of months at the beginning of each year.  Seating was also reduced from accommodating around 100 patrons to 60. 

"We're going to be pretty busy. I have that feeling anyway," Hebler said. "…If the foot traffic is any indication of what we're going to see, I'm very excited." 

An entertainment license was also approved for The Grand. A piano and vocalist are planned for Wednesday through Sunday evenings; an opening date has not yet been set. 

"It’s not just a run in and grab a quick bite and run out," Hebler said. "It's a little bit more involved."

The board also approved an all-alcohol seven-day liquor license transfer from Fresh Powder LLC to the McNinch Restaurant Group for Drifters Bar and Restaurant, located in Bousquet’s ski lodge, and the ski area.

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