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