 Pittsfield Historical Panel Delays CYC DemolitionThe Historical Commission wants to see a better effort to preserve the former Catholic Youth Center rather than a plan to level it.  North Adams Plans $350,000 Restoration of Library BelvedereMayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday that this funding comes from the Massachusetts Preservation Commission.  Emergency Demo Called for Collapsing North Adams BuildingThe rear of the three-story brick building collapsed Tuesday night and officials have deemed it a public hazard that needed an emergency demolition.  Adams Needs $50K To Progress Park ProjectBetween filling budget gaps and funding change orders, Community Development have asked for $50,000 to progress the project.  Du Bois Freedom Center Welcomes New Executive DirectorThe chance to educate people about the legacy of civil rights pioneer W.E.B Du Bois drew Ny Whitaker to become the first executive director of the Du Bois Freedom Center.  Dewey Hall Gets $15K Donation Boost Toward Preservation and PlanningHousatonic Heritage has granted a $15,000 Heritage Partnership grant. This will go toward a $35,000 matching grant for feasibility and planning from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities fund announced in July.  Pittsfield First Church to Seek CPA Funds for Boiler ReplacementWith an OK from the Historical Commission, the city's first church intends to seek Community Preservation Funds for a boiler restoration.  Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting DonationThe Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation.  Dalton Weighs Fitch-Hoose House Repainting OptionsThe Historical Commission is reviewing financing options so that it can repaint the Fitch-Hoose House museum.  Former North Adams School Finding New Life as Up-Market HousingMoresi purchased the former elementary school from the city in December 2020 for $225,000 and has invested about $2.5 million into creating 14 one- and two-bedroom apartments and a studio in the 1896 building.  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Demos for Christian Center ExpansionThe Christian Center plans to demolish two deteriorated buildings on its property to expand its footprint for increased community service. Adams' Jones Block Finally Ready for Tenants After 3 DecadesOwner and developer David LaBorde hosted an open house on Friday night to show off the newly completed apartments on the second and third floors. Adams Elks Lodge Sold to Developer With North Adams PropertiesVeselko Buntic, principal of Last Supper LLC, purchased the property April 5 from the Adams and Pittsfield combined lodges now headquartered in Pittsfield.  Pittsfield Community Preservation Committee Supports 8 ApplicationsThe Community Preservation Committee has voted to fully fund eight applications in community housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation totaling almost $649,000.  Adams Officials Conflicted on Future of Coal and Grain BuildingThe Board of Selectmen and town staff are conflicted on what to do with the coal and grain building off Columbia Street that will need significant funding for restoration. |
