 Beacon Cinema Seeing Improvements Amid Growth in CustomersHohman said Beacon has been a "beacon" for the Pittsfield community. With the increase in patrons, it was time to update a few of the theater's amenities.  Marchetti Details Vacancies, New Efforts in Downtown PittsfieldOn Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gave an update on the occupancy levels of commercial spaces in the corridor and the city's strategies to recruit and retain local businesses.  Dunham Mall Project Passes First Fundraising MilestoneIn a couple of months, the effort has raised $8,400 — over the first milestone of $7,500 that will bring basic enhancements to the corridor. Some cafe lights have already been installed.  Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students ShiningMorningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA.  DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North StreetDowntown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.  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.  Allegrone Requests Tax Incentive for North Street ProjectA tax increment exemption has been proposed for Allegrone Construction Co.'s $18 million overhaul of two North Street properties. |
