 Cheshire West Mountain Bridge Reconstruction Eyed for AprilAccording to the state Structures Inspection Field Report from January 2025, the structure is a single-barrel corrugated steel arch with an open bottom supporting fill with an asphalt wearing surface.  Adams Jordan Street Parking Fix Causes Neighborhood TensionThe years-old culvert collapse on Jordan Street that has displaced residential parking in the winter is creating tension amongst neighbors. Adams OKs Parking Fix for Stalled Jordan St. Culvert RepairsJordan Street residents displaced by a years-old culvert collapse have a place to park this winter, but town officials remain in the dark regarding when the culvert will actually be fixed. Adams Culvert Project in Limbo Over Federal FundsInterim Community Development Director Donna Cesan updated the Board of Selectmen on the project Wednesday, saying the town has asked for a budget amendment after the construction costs swelled from the original $2.2 million. Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration ProjectsThis funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore crucial wildlife habitat.  Pittsfield Plans Unkamet Brook Restoration With MVP GrantPittsfield received a $275,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in fiscal 2025 for the effort, which is expected to be done in the next five years. Federal Cuts Include North Adams Culvert ProjectThe Trump administration's cut $90 million in disaster prevention aid for the state including a culvert project on Galvin Road.  Gov. Healey Touts Transportation Bill in LenoxThe Healey-Driscoll administration has proposed an investment of $8.4 billion over the next years to put the state's transportation system on strong new foundations. Windsor Awarded $400K to Replace CulvertThe Town of Windsor will replace a perched and degraded culvert on a tributary to Dry Brook on Cheshire Road.  Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayThe city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress. |
