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With Funding Acquired, Residents Updated on Pontoosuc Lake Park Revisioning

The project is closer to breaking ground thanks to a $500,000 boost from the state Executive Office of Energy Environmental Affairs that will be matched by city funds.

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BRPC Launches Outdoor Recreation Website

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's new outdoor recreation website connects residents and visitors with the county landscape while promoting the region.

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Pittsfield Receiving $500K State Grant for Pontoosuc Lake Park Redesign

The $500,000 boost is being matched by city funds, totaling $1 million, and construction is expected to begin next summer.

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Williamstown Looking for Clarity on Dog Leashing Rules

The Select Board on Monday agreed to have the town manager put together a working group to sort out and clarify the town's bylaws on dog leashing.

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Pittsfield Residents Discuss Vision for Former Saw Mill Property

The city has been working with and will continue to work with Berkshire Natural Resources Council to manage the property, enforce stewardship values enunciated in the conservation restriction, and act as a "backstop" to the city.

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Pittsfield to Unveil Plaque for Buddy Pellerin Ballfield

The name change was approved about eight years ago after Pellerin passed away at the age of 77. The plaque's set be unveiled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.

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Lanesborough Residents Want a Senior Park

A group of seniors who are not yet ready to retire from physical activity want to create a "senior park" at Bridge Street Park.

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Adams Begins Planning, Construction Projects This Fall

The Cook Street park began construction last week, a public information session on the reconstruction of Park Street is set for Wednesday at 5:30 at Town Hall and the town is participating in a regional digital equity planning process with its first meeting in October.

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Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer, Fall Events

The Parks Commission on Tuesday night OK'd a number of summer and fall events on city recreation properties.

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Pittsfield's Homeless Campers Met with Compassionate Enforcement

Homeless campers are still prevalent in Pittsfield parks and the city continues to respond with compassionate enforcement.

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Pittsfield Committee Supports $50K for Saw Mill Acquisition

The Community Preservation Committee on Wednesday supported an out-of-cycle application for the saw mill property acquisition, which would fill a gap needed for the $400,000 transaction.

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Construction Bids HIgh on Lanesborough Pavilion

The pavilion's components were delivered to Laston Park, near where it will be built; however, the committee moved it to the Water Department until it can be built.

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Residents Air Grievances on Deming Park Improvements

Around 15 residents attended a public hearing for the proposed improvements to the park on Monday at Sacred Heart Church. It was facilitated by the Parks Commission and Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Sherman after a request from residents.

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Pittsfield Sets Special Meeting for Deming Park Improvements

It will be held at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart Church on Elm Street, which is across from the park.

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Return of Pittsfield's Summer Playground Program

The Summer Playground Program offers a variety of recreation activities for Pittsfield children ages 6 to 13 free of charge.

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Staff needed for Pittsfield Summer Playground Program

The program provides activities for children at several parks throughout the city during the week.

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Pittsfield Parks Commission Sees Plans for New Pontoosuc Lake Park

The Parks Commission saw a final master plan for the park on last week after months of preparation. Next, the city will advertise it to the community to solicit feedback.