 Stairs Proposed to Increase Access on Pontoosuc Lake ShorelineThe city plans to ensure access along the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake Park with stairs funded by the Community Preservation Act.  Wahconah Park Grandstand Staged for DemolitionAfter a quarter century of hosting baseball fans, demolition is planned for the Wahconah Park grandstand to make way for the ballpark's future.  54th Infantry Mural Will Be Permanent in Pittsfield's Durant ParkA mural honoring Black city residents who fought in the Civil War will be a permanent fixture at Durant Park.  Parks Commission Hears Complaints Over Pontoosuc Park Shore AccessA site visit to the south side of Pontoosuc Lake Park on Tuesday turned combative at times as attendees passionately voiced their discontent on renovation work they say limits access to the water.  Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor DiningLast week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating.  Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting SoonWork on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer.  Pittsfield Looking to Increase Safety at Public BeachesThe Parks Commission on Tuesday discussed a request from resident Daniel Miraglia to require life jackets or floatation devices on all swimmers at city-owned public beaches.  Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Planned for South SideAfter decades of planning, the city hopes to break ground on Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park's revitalization this summer.  Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Withdrawn After PushbackWhenever Watersports has withdrawn its proposal for a kayak rental program at Onota Lake. |
