Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIE

The Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes.

Developer Plans $11M Renovation of Adams Memorial Building

The Selectmen on Wednesday night voted to award the bid to Mackin Construction Co. Inc. of Greenfield, which plans to invest $11 million to build out 20 or more one- and two-bedroom apartments in the three-story classroom wing that parallels Columbia Street.

State Housing Secretary Hears of County's Housing Struggles

Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. spoke Friday with Berkshire County stakeholders about the unique issues of the region on Friday.

Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant

The Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application.

In Drafting Support Letter for Pittsfield Condo Project, Some Call for Redesign

Allegrone Requests Tax Incentive for North Street Project

A tax increment exemption has been proposed for Allegrone Construction Co.'s $18 million overhaul of two North Street properties.

Berkshire Nonprofits See Housing, Recruitment as Critical Needs

Housing was a top topic during a virtual legislative town hall hosted by Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.

Williamstown's Sweetwood Plans Another Try at Zoning Change

Attorney Jeffrey Grandchamp appeared before the Planning Board last week to inform it that Sweetwood's proprietor hopes to bring a different type of zoning request to May's annual town meeting.

Lanesborough Planning Board Considers Reworking Rejected Articles

Voters rejected an article at the annual town meeting to remove the 900 square-foot cap on ADUs with concerns that people would build large structures on their property.

Dalton Officials Talk Housing Options for Old Dalton High Property

Over the last year, BRPC Community Planning Program Manager CJ Hoss has been in communication with Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson to discuss the type of projects the town can consider for the parcel.

Pittsfield Seeks Input on Fair Housing

This analysis will identify local concerns and guide the City on how to allocate federal funds to improve economic equity and growth in the community.

Pittsfield Housing Development Seeks Local, State Incentives

Mayor Linda Tyer is requesting an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and a 10-year tax increment exemption for a proposed housing development on Wendell Avenue.

Williamstown Planners Review 'Cottage Court' Bylaw

Beck's second proposed bylaw would allow manufactured homes by right as accessory dwelling units only in GR, Southern Gateway, RR2 and RR3.

County Stakeholders Push for Housing Solutions from State Senators

That was the message to state Sen. Paul Mark and his colleague Lydia Edwards of East Boston, Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, who is on a listening tour of the state to better understand the issue.

Former North Adams School Finding New Life as Up-Market Housing

Moresi 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's Affordable Housing Trust Housing Listening Session

Information gathered from this listening session will be used to guide the work of the Affordable Housing Trust as they look to address the housing needs of Pittsfield residents.

Adams ZBA OKs Community Center for Multifamily Housing

The estimated $1 million project was seeking a special permit for multi-family housing in a residential district from the ZBA.

Williamstown Planning Board Talks 'Cottage Court' Bylaw

Though its work is not completed for the proposals it hopes to bring to this spring's annual town meeting, the Planning Board recently started talking about an idea it wants to work on for the 2023-24 cycle.

Adams Former Community Center Officially Sold

Town Administrator Jay Green said the $25,000 sale closed earlier this month, with both parties agreeing on phase one of development, which will renovate the building, creating nine housing units.

Williamstown Planners Work on Outreach Plan for Bylaw Proposals

Each proposal, in its own way, is meant to increase housing options and, in turn, add housing inventory and make Williamstown more accessible to a wider range of residents.

Berkshire Planning Commission Talks Housing, Workforce Advocacy

He pointed out that Gov.-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll have announced the formation of transition policy committees and said it is important to advocate for county priorities when Healey and Driscoll take office.

Williamstown Planners Hones Manufactured Home, Frontage, Multi-Family Bylaws

The board is on track to propose three amendments that members hope will be more easily understood by town meeting members at the May 2023 assembly.

Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trusts Looks to Solidify Mission

With insight from the local housing authority, housing developers such as Mill Town Captial and Habitat for Humanity, and other trusts in the county and beyond, the panel hopes to solidify its path forward.

West Side Legends Sets Open House for First Development

The West Side Legends is embarking on a multiphase initiative to "Buy Back our Neighborhood" by redeveloping the neighborhood.

Williamstown's Water Street Project Pared to 21 Units

Developers looking to build mixed income housing at the site of the former Grange Hall on Water Street have again modified their plans, this time lowering the number of units to 21.