 Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing ContinuedBerkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit.  Williamstown Planning Board Moves Forward With Mixed-Use ProposalThe Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be manifested in the zoning bylaw.  Greylock School Project Gets Nod From Planning BoardThe $65 million Greylock School project sailed through the Planning Board on Monday night with unanimous approval.  Bousquet Plans 'Micro-Cabin' AccommodationsBousquet Mountain plans to add "micro cabins" to its recreational offerings.  Pittsfield Community Development Board OKs Walmart Pick Up Center ExpansionWalmart is closer to gaining approval to convert part of the garden center into an online ordering pickup area.  North Adams Planners Approve Gas Station RebuildsBoon Properties LLC of New Hyde Park, N.Y., was approved on Monday a second time to redevelop the site along with a complete rebuild of the Valero gas station convenience store on State Road.  Williamstown Planners Dig into Idea of College Zoning OverlayGroff explained the reason for the conversation, including an extreme hypothetical that an overlay district could help the town avoid in the future.  North Adams Planners OK Parking Lot Construction at Blackinton MillThe parking and delivery area will serve the light industry in the mill, a cabin building venture approved in January, and other uses.  North Adams Planners OK 'Model' Cabin; Support Outdoor CannabisTourists had pivoted to a cabin production facility in the Blackinton Mill when financing to transform it into a hotel fell through. The Planning Board approved permitting for the venture in January and the development of the "working" model on Monday.  Dalton Residents Petition for Action on Berkshire Concrete DustSeveral hundred residents have petitioned the Planning Board and Board of Health to take action regarding complaints surrounding Berkshire Concrete Corp.  Sweetwood Owner Withdraws Williamstown Zoning RequestFor the second straight year, the owners of the Sweetwood senior living facility have backed off a plan to ask the town's permission to convert some of its units to multifamily housing. North Adams Planners OK Notre Dame Housing, Theater & Veterinary MoveMoresi & Associates is moving forward with housing in the former Notre Dame School and the Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning performances in North Adams. Williamstown Planners Reject Sweet Farm Road WaiversThe Planning Board on Tuesday voted not to grant the waivers needed to allow a request to accept Sweet Farm Road as a public way to go before town meeting in May.  Berkshire Concrete Ceases Work for Controversial Dig SiteAt the advice of town counsel, all work has stopped, and Berkshire Concrete will be required to reapply for this permit under this parcel number.  Williamstown Planners Advance Bylaw Proposals, Discuss Sweet Farm RoadThe Planning Board last week advanced two of its zoning bylaw proposals to keep them on track for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant. Grazie, Valentine's Event Gain Planning, Licensing OKGrazie Ristorante was approved this week for its new location on State Street and for its alcohol license, and another eatery got the OK to serve wine and beer for a Valentine's Day dinner. Williamstown Planners Give Final OK for Habitat SubdivisionThe long road to getting a short road approved by the town came to a successful end for Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday night. Williamstown Planners Seek Input from Airbnb ProprietorsWhat the board members want is feedback from residents who already rent their homes on services like Airbnb or Vrbo.  North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry RelocationThe Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.  Williamstown Planning Board Reduces Parking Lot for Art MuseumWilliams College will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday for a development plan review for the school's planned art museum at the Field Park rotary. Dalton Planning Board Approves Draft of Updated Variance and Special Permit ApplicationThe Planning Board approved a draft of the updated variance and special permit application during its meeting on Wednesday. Dalton Planners Question Need for Cannabis RequirementsThe Planning Board last week questioned whether the state is requiring the town to adjust its cannabis bylaws if dispensaries, medical or retailer, and cultivation centers are only permitted by special permit. North Adams Planners OK 10 Short-Term RentalsThe Planning Board approved 10 special permits for short-term rentals during a brief meeting on Monday night.  North Adams Planners OK Starbucks Development on Problem CornerThe Planning Board on Monday approved a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former St. Francis property that will include a long-rumored Starbucks. Dalton Planning Board Works to Update Special Permit FeesThe Planning Board is navigating how to update its special permit fees to bring them up to date with the current costs of services. |
