Pittsfield CPA Project Eligibility Application Process Open

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Community Preservation Committee announced that the project eligibility application process for a new year of CPA funding is open through December 6, 2024.
 
The Committee also welcomes public participation to understand community priorities as it begins a new year of soliciting potential projects for funding.
 
Eligibility project applications are due by 3 p.m. on December 6. The application process involves two steps:
  • The first is a determination of whether a project is eligible for CPA funds under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B. A digital version of the application for this first step is available through the Community Preservation Committee webpage: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/departments/community_preservation_committee/index.php
  • Upon confirmed eligibility, projects will then be invited to submit applications for funding in early 2025.
A link to the Community Preservation Plan and eligibility application is available on the Community Preservation Committee page: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/departments/community_preservation_committee/index.php.
A shortcut to the page is also listed under "Hot Topics" on the home page of the city’s website, cityofpittsfield.org.
 
For more information, call Kevin Rayner, City Planner, at 413-499-9366 or email at krayner@cityofpittsfield.org.

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Taconic High School Stages 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Junior Brendan Bayles, as Hades, dancing with senior Ryley Schwarz, who plays Persephone.
 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After six transformative months of preparation and an exciting opening weekend, the Taconic High School theater department will conclude its spring musical, "Hadestown: Teen Edition."
 
This Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., the students will be hitting the stage to perform the family-friendly adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown." Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. 
 
The jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus' mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the love of his true love, Eurydice.
 
"'Hadestown' is the first show that we've done that has had a lot of character meat behind it, where we're really delving into the motivations and the story itself," said Caitlyn Martin, theater director. 
 
Martin described how she observed the students engaging in debates with each other about the reasons behind certain events. 
 
This experience has been truly impactful because it's not just about their performances on stage; they are also reflecting on these issues off stage, she said. 
 
The students are exploring why people react the way they do and recognizing that emotions are more complex than anger, happiness, or sadness, prompting them to delve deeper into these feelings. 
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