North Adams Briefs: No Parking Zones, Signs Approved
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► The General Government Committee on Monday will recommend the City Council institute a no-parking zone on West Main Street just west of the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
The zone will begin 157 feet east of the Grimes Street curb and continue another 57 feet in front of the flatiron apartment building. Residents in that area have complained that parked vehicles make it difficult for drivers pulling out to see oncoming traffic and for traffic to see them. A resident of the building said an elderly woman was nearly hit by a truck that couldn't see her.
"It's a very, very dangerous spot," said Mayor Richard Alcombright. "There is ample parking behind the building so it should affect those people's parking."
► The Planning Board approved on Monday the transfer of a special permit to Elias Kostopoulos for Supreme Pizza at the corner of Main and Eagle streets.
Also approved was a "sign band" running along the top of the storefront listing the pizzeria's specials and a new awning.
Kostopoulos, who owns pizzerias in the Boston area, purchased the business a couple weeks ago. It had previously been Moulton's Pizza before the Amherst-based Supreme bought it two years ago.
The board had expressed concern over the size of a sign submitted by Security Supply on Roberts Drive last month but found it complied with city ordinances.
"My concerns have basically evaporated," said Vice Chairman Paul Hopkins. "It's smaller than I thought it would look against that wall."
The interior-lit flourescent sign was approved with the condition it only be lit between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Chairman Michael Leary asked that planners attend a training session on open meeting law on May 7, the board's regular meeting night. There is nothing scheduled for that meeting at this time but should the board receive any applications, planners will meet May 21.
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