 Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing ContinuedBerkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit.  Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community TelevisionDuring the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community.  MassDOT Plans $19M Fix for Bridge North Adams Hopes to Tear DownThe disconnect had attendees who filled City Council Chambers on Tuesday for a public hearing confused as to why the state was going to spend nearly $19 million to preserve the 62-year-old span.  MassDOT Sets Hearing on Veterans Memorial Bridge PlansThe state Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on potential plans for the Veterans Memorial Bridge. EPA Sets Meeting on Silver Lake MaintenanceU.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to attend a meeting on Tuesday, July 22, on Silver Lake. Public Hearing Set on Pittsfield's Pontoosuc Bridge ProjectThe state Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on the replacement of the Pontoosuc Avenue bridge.  Joint Transportation Panel Hears How Chapter 90 Bill Helps Berkshires, StateA bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey would bring $5.3 million more in state Chapter 90 road aid to the Berkshires.  Pittsfield Seeks Public Input on CDBG PlansThe required plans are designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions.  'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be ReplacedThe Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access.  Pittsfield ConCom OKs Bel Air Dam RemovalLast year, $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars was allocated to remove the deteriorating, potentially deadly dam on Wahconah Street. Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North AdamsThe 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg.  Northern Tier Rail Gets Strong Support at HearingLocal officials and residents expressed strong support for developing the Northern Tier Passenger Rail proposal that would bring rail transit from North Adams to Boston. |
