 Pittsfield Council OKs Short-Term Rental RegulationsLast week, the City Council approved a zoning amendment that allows the operation of short-term rentals and a licensing process. Pittsfield's Camping Ordinance Debate Resumes TuesdayDirector of Public Health Andy Cambi has asked that councilors refer the ordinance to the Pittsfield Board of Health for review and consultation.  Pittsfield Council Files 'Median Safety' PetitionThe City Council put a controversial petition that triggered a protest and dozens of public speakers to rest. North Adams Council Rejects Airport Commission ChangesIn a vote of 4-3, with Councilors Peter Breen and Deanna Morrow absent, the council rejected two ordinance amendments brought forward by Councilor Ashley Shade that would have prohibited members having a conflict of interest and require council approval of appointments as laid out in state law.  North Adams Council Debates Change to Airport Commission AppointmentsOrdinance changes related to mayoral appointments were referred to General Government on Tuesday but not without debate by the full City Council and the mayor.  North Adams Council Passes Years-Long Ordinance ProjectThe ordinance changes also included updating fees, some of which have not changed in years, were varied within the city code or out of line with state laws. |
