Maria Mingalone, left, Donald Ferry and Kathy Fleming
PITTSFIELD – Artscape, the city of Pittsfield's public art committee, approved a new slate of officers for 2007-2008 during its October committee meeting.
The new officers are Donald S. Ferry, who will serve as chairman, Maria Mingalone, who has been elected vice chairman, and Kathy Fleming, who will serve as secretary.
Ferry is a registered architect with Bradley Architects Inc. Since 1988, he has designed a wide range of local architectural projects including the Berkshire Humane Society, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Berkshire Community College. He is a Pittsfield native and holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from Roger Williams University.
Mingalone is the director of interpretation for the Berkshire Museum. Her principal responsibilities include direct supervision of exhibitions, public programs, education and collections. She earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts from State University of New York at Stony Brook and a master’s degree in museum education leadership from Bank Street College in New York City.
Fleming has served as a high school teacher of family and consumer science in Massachusetts, Delaware, New Jersey, Texas and Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor of science degree in family and consumer science education from the University of Delaware.
Artscape's mission is to enhance the downtown's character and attract visitors by installing and promoting works of art in various outdoor locations accessible to the public throughout the downtown area. Individuals interested in information on Artscape installations, can call the city's Office of Cultural Development at 413-499-9348.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.
Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settled neighborhood.
The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m.
The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation.
Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call.
"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said.
Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric last week held a public hearing at Herberg Middle School for the Reach 5A Final Design and Restoration Plan, which details remediation efforts for the Pittsfield stretch of the Housatonic River.
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Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.
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On Tuesday, the School Building Needs Commission heard an update from the owner's project manager, Skanska, and endorsed a draft schedule that runs from 2026 to 2032.
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Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building.
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