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Adams Special Town Meeting to Take Up Memorial School Development

Town meeting members will decide nine articles at a special town meeting next week, including the disposition of the 72-year-old Memorial Building.

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Adams Theater Recommended for 10-Year Tax Exemption

The STA is structured around the estimated $1.5 million in work to complete the Park Street theater for year-round use by 2026.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Holiday Inn TIF Extension

The Finance subcommittee on Monday recognized the pandemic's impact on business and the benefits of a new hotel.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF Extension

The company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing.

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Lanesborough Rebuff of Gold Star Exemption Dismays Pittsfield Officials

Pittsfield officials are disappointed that Lanesborough rejected a proposal for Gold Star family tax exemptions, clarifying that the city proudly adopted this years ago.

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Williamstown Select Board Looks at Property Tax Relief Ideas

The Select Board last week looked at a number of alternatives that could help the town make its property tax system a little more equitable.

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North Adams Council OKs Tourists Tax Exemption

The City Council on Tuesday approved a tax agreement to support the $17 million redevelopment of the Blackinton woolen mill into 50 luxury hotel rooms.

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Tourists Presents Preliminary Plans for $17M Expansion

Partnership principal Benjamin Svenson and project manager Eric Kerns laid out a vision to the City Council on Tuesday to rejuvenate the century-old mill, bring in more revenue for the city and become a midway point on the bike trail between North Adams Williamstown.

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Mill Town Seeking TIF for Bousquet Sport

The investment firm says the acquisition of Bousquet and Bousquet Sport, which are across the street from one another, would meet a growing future demand for outdoor recreation and wellness.