 Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland OrdinancesThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.  North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel ParkingA parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes.  Williamstown Decides to Clear Out Water Street LotThe 1.27-acre dirt lot that was most recently the site of the town garage has been used to park cars for decades.  Pittsfield Announces the 2023 Holiday Parking ScheduleFree parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" on Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking LotA change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons.  Dalton Board: No Parking Signs on Daly AveBoard members agreed with residents that the "sightline on the corner is pretty dangerous." North Adams Commission Passes on River Street Parking BanThe Traffic Commission is holding off on any changes to parking along River Street near the Corner Store. North Street Three-hour Parking Rule Goes Into effect March 27Signage reflecting the new parking rule will be installed throughout the downtown corridor. City of Pittsfield 2022 Holiday Parking ScheduleAs always, parking in the city is free in the evenings and weekends.  Adams Planning Board OKs Parking Lot Expansion for B&BThere are currently about 55 employees at the factory but the need for parking around the main building is based on an ebb and flow of orders and pickups, he said in response to questions about a surfeit of vehicles on the grassy area at times during the summer. North Adams Council Hires Clerk, OKs Event Parking FeeThe City Council on Tuesday confirmed the hiring of an assistant city clerk, bringing the clerk's office to its full complement for the first time since June.  North Adams Moves to Institute Event Parking FeesThe ordinance sets a $40-a-day parking fee for the St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot and other public lots, largely for high-traffic event days at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. This also was advised by the Traffic Commission.  North Adams Traffic Commission Advises Parking Fees After Solid Sound SuccessChair MaryAnn King said the focus would be on St. Anthony's Municipal Parking Lot and for events at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. But the ordinance can't single those out and has to be broader in terms language. |
