 Stairs Proposed to Increase Access on Pontoosuc Lake ShorelineThe city plans to ensure access along the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake Park with stairs funded by the Community Preservation Act.  Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline Access Plan Tabled for RevisionsThe Conservation Commission has requested another plan to improve access on the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake while stabilizing the bank.  Pittsfield ConCom Mulls Pontoosuc Access PlanConversation about balancing bank stabilization with shoreline access at Pontoosuc Lake Park continues.  Pittsfield Parks Commission Backs Pontoosuc Access PlanThe plan proposes 150 feet of live stake planting removal on the 940-foot stretch of shoreline.  Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc LakeThis public health advisory impacts all access points to the lake in Pittsfield and Lanesborough.  Pittsfield Looks to Improve Access at Pontoosuc Lake ShorelineBecause the area is shared with boats, the north side of the park is staged for a formal swimming area with a beach.  Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore AccessA site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at times as attendees passionately voiced their discontent on renovation work they say limits access to the water.  New Business Offers Boat Tours in the BerkshiresBerkshire Boat Tours started June 1 for the 2025 season.  Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting SoonWork on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer. Pontoosuc Under Public Health AdvisoryA blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake. Pontoosuc Lake Health Advisory No Longer in EffectOn Sept. 18, the city announced observations results at Pontoosuc Lake confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom that could have presented harmful health effects for users of the lake. Blue-green Algae Bloom Found in Pontoosuc LakeBlue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.  Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal Continued for Third TimeA seasonal dock proposal at the Proprietor's Lodge has seen some changes but the neighborhood is still not on board.  Pricier Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Bid This WeekThe 23-acre parcel on Hancock Road, or the south side, will be focused on first.  Abutters Say Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal is UnsafeResidents continue to speak against a proposed dock at Proprietor's Lodge, citing the project as a public safety issue. ConCom Greenlights Pontoosuc Lake Park ImprovementsOn Thursday, the commission issued 36 conditions for the city project that include a new boardwalk, access stairs, paring improvements, seasonal docks, and a new swimming beach on the park’s two properties at 1447 North St. and 40 Hancock Rd.  Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Planned for South SideAfter decades of planning, the city hopes to break ground on Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park's revitalization this summer.  With Funding Acquired, Residents Updated on Pontoosuc Lake Park RevisioningThe project is closer to breaking ground thanks to a $500,000 boost from the state Executive Office of Energy Environmental Affairs that will be matched by city funds. Pittsfield to Host Webinar for the Pontoosuc Lake Park ProjectThe city was recently awarded a Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant to begin the plan implementation. |
