 Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement PlanThe panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales.  Adams Selectmen Give Thumbs Up on Paving Machine PurchaseThe Board of Selectmen last week endorsed the purchase of equipment that will allow the town to do its own street paving.  Lanesborough Connector Road Closures for RepavingThe Connector Road (Mall Road) will be closed to through traffic for several days in September for milling and resurfacing.  Pittsfield Roadwork for Week of Aug. 21In addition, between Aug. 21-24, structures will be raised on Ann Drive, Brookside Drive, Almar Drive and Lakeway Drive. North Adams' State Road Gets New Paving This WeekWarner Bros. Construction will begin paving Route 2 over a four-day period so motorists should be aware that delays and backups are likely. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Alfred DriveOn-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Pittsfield Releases Street Paving List for 2023Bidding for the contracted work is expected to begin in April, with paving slated to start late May. Pittsfield City Council Tackles Diversity Referrals, Thrift Shop LicenseWhile a large portion of the conversation was centered around Councilor Karen Kalinowsky's attempt to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot about the reconfiguration of North Street, there were several referrals and a Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers License approval for a new second-hand shop.  Adams Eyes Park Street Reconstruction, Future Paving ProjectsAbout half would be done with Community Development Block Grants, which the town will be applying for in March. The work on Park Street and along Columbia Street is estimated at $800,000 and will be funded through state funds including Chapter 90. Daytime Pavement Repair Operations on I-90 Westbound in BecketAppropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Pittsfield Subcommittee OKs $230K for Excess Asphalt CostsThe finance subcommittee on Tuesday authorized the transfer of $230,000 from the Public Works Stabilization Account to the Department of Public Services for inflated costs of liquid asphalt. Paving to Begin on Adams' Howland Avenue This WeekThe work is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 24, and will continue daily until Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Milling work on the roadway has been ongoing for several weeks, which has flattened the surface in preparation for paving. Daytime Paving Operations on Sections of Route 8The work will take place on Friday, Oct. 21, during daytime hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daytime Paving Scheduled on Sections of Route 8The work will take place daily from Tuesday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 21, during daytime hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MassDOT to Resurface Adams' Howland AvenueThe poor condition of Howland Avenue and other issues on the road, such as speeding and accidents, have become a focus for town officials. Green clarified that the resurfacing work does not mean the end of the Howland Avenue redesign project, which the town showed its first concept designs for in March. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Schedule: May 24-27Crews will be milling Tamarack on Tuesday and Wednesday. Paving will follow on Thursday and Friday. |
