 New Housing Units Planned for Historic North Street SiteAllegrone Companies asking the city for a tax increment exemption for affordable housing units on North Street.  State Housing Secretary Hears Struggles, Opportunities in Southern BerkshireState Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus visited Berkshire County on Tuesday to hear about the region's needs and see opportunities for adding more units.  Prosperity Way Affordable Housing Development Honors the CartersCentral Berkshire Habitat for Humanity was part of the nearly 50 organizations across the state doing projects in rural areas in honor of 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.  Housing Event in Pittsfield Highlights Need for More UnitsBerkshire County needs nearly 2,000 housing units to meet demand, and housing advocates are urging the construction of housing for multiple income levels to meet it.  Hearthway Plans Housing Development at Former Pittsfield Polish ClubA local affordable housing provider is planning nearly 50 new units on the former site of the Polish Community Club.  Louison House Cuts the Ribbon on Bracewell Project for Young AdultsThe $2 million project's been in the works for several years and was funded through state and federal funds including the American Rescue Plan Act, and nonprofit organizations and foundations. It offers six efficiency units that include one family unit with two bedrooms and one handicapped accessible apartment. Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable HomesThe expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes. Williamstown Housing Trust Agrees on More Money for Subdivision InfrastructureThe board of the town's Affordable Housing Trust on Wednesday decided to reallocate previously committed funds for a subdivision off Summer Street in order to keep the project on track.  Construct Marks 'Strong' Fiscal Year, Remembers Late PresidentSupporting more than 1,750 Southern Berkshire households last year, Construct credits the work of many hands. Williamstown Select Board Discusses Plans of ActionShana Dixon noted that the comprehensive plan, titled "Envisioning Williamstown 2035," is just one tool at the board's disposal.  Central Berkshire Habitat Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing ProjectCentral Berkshire Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning for its new affordable housing project, Prosperity Way.  Williamstown Housing Trust Close to Transfer of Summer Street LotOn Wednesday, the trustees held the latest in a series of meetings to discuss the deed restriction that will keep those four homes affordable to people making up to 60 percent of the area median income. Pittsfield Releases Draft 5-Year CDBG PlanPittsfield's 5-Year Consolidated plan targets low to moderate income households, the majority living in the Westside and Morningside neighborhoods.  Terrace 592 Brings Affordable Housing to Former BlightAfter being charred by more than one fire, the White Terrace apartments are seeing new light as affordable housing.  Housing Secretary Talks Seasonal Communities at Rockwell MuseumEight Berkshire communities have more than 40 percent seasonal housing, warranting a designation from the state. BRPC Mulls Upcoming ADU RegulationsCounty planners can see accessory dwelling units providing a "desperately needed" influx and diversity of housing in the Berkshires.  Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive HousingOn Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 on vacant land on West Housatonic Street and nine at Zion Lutheran Church on First Street.  Pittsfield Housing Trust Awards $860K in APRA FundsWith an end-of-year deadline, the trust recommended three projects for funding, and extra American Rescue Plan Act monies were allocated to fill the gaps. The panel was originally awarded $500,000 to disperse. Pittsfield Housing Trust Has End of Year ARPA DeadlineThe Affordable Housing Trust has four months to commit a half-million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Williamstown Housing Trust Faces Decision on Family Selection Process for New DevelopmentThe board of the Affordable Housing Trust may face a decision about whether it's more important to follow the practice of its non-profit partner or the dictates of a state housing program.  Final Phase of Williamstown's Cable Mills Set to Break GroundThree years after it received the final permitting, the third and final phase of the Cable Mills housing complex is on track to break ground later this year.  Pittsfield Nonprofit Asks for Building Permit ForgivenessThe Westside Legends would like a helping hand from the city in the form of fee forgiveness for an upcoming condo project.  Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA ProposalsThe trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat ResponseChristopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.  Williamstown Housing Trust Commits $80K to Support Cable Mills Phase 3Developer David Traggorth asked the trustees to make the contribution from its coffers to help unlock an additional $5.4 million in state funds for the planned 54-unit apartment building at the south end of the Cable Mills site. |
