 Ice Skating Rink Moved to Wahconah ParkThis will go before the Conservation Commission on Thursday, as the area staged for the ice rink is in a floodplain.  Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for DemolitionAfter a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future.  Wahconah Park on List of Historical Society's Summer Walking ToursThe Berkshire County Historical Society this summer is offering people a chance to learn about Wahconah Park's past, see the ballpark's present condition and learn about plans for a future incarnation of the city landmark.  Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks CommissionIn late June, the restoration committee unanimously voted to move from the schematic design to the design development phase that will deliver full architectural and engineering plans.  Wahconah Park Committee Moving Forward with $28M DesignThe panel has recommended a move from the schematic design to the design development phase for a $28.4 million rebuild of the grandstand and parking lot.  Letter to State Historical: Wahconah Grandstand Can't Be SavedThe letter outlines the current condition of the grandstand with structural deficiencies, hazardous materials, a lack of compliant accessibility features, and non-compliant restroom accommodations.  Pittsfield Historical Commission Plans Wahconah Park Project SupportOne member of the Historical Commission expressed a wish to see more historical materials used on the exterior.  Pittsfield Suns Pause Season at Wahconah Park, Promise New Summer ProgrammingThe Pittsfield Suns have decided to pause this year's baseball season at Wahconah Park and the administration says it is committed to offering "new opportunities" at the facility over the summer.  Pittsfield Historical Commission to Weigh In on Wahconah ParkPlanners were taken aback by the correspondence, as a raised and elevated option had been endorsed months ago, and Epsilon Associates was hired to guide these conversations.  State Historical Commission Favors Wahconah Park PreservationPlanners said they are are willing to work with Mass Historic and are considering hiring a historic preservation consultant to work as a liaison.  Wahconah Park Committee Looks for Cost Savings on $30M DesignThe project designers presented a revised option that shaves off about 7,000 square feet from the 40,000 square foot design valued at $30.2 million. |
