 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. North Adams Taxi Could Lose LicenseThe taxi service was put on probation back in February for violations including unlicensed and underage drivers and unmarked cars being used to pick up fares.  North Adams Planners Give Nod to Language That Could Boost DevelopmentStarbuck's interest in a corner lot in the city sparked a nearly hourlong discussion on the wisdom of giving the Planning Board the flexibility to change setbacks in the Central Business District. |
