Downtown Pittsfield Moves Offices

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has officially relocated its office location to 431 North Street, former home of Jan Perry Realty.
 
Standard office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, with the caveat that staff are often out visiting DPI members. DPI recommends calling ahead (413-443-6501).
 
"Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is excited to be moving on to North Street, joining so many of our wonderful members," said DPI's Managing Director Rebecca Brien. "We believe this opportunity will allow for our organization to grow in many ways, including providing classes, seminars, informational sessions, and gatherings to further strengthen the membership of DPI and our downtown."
 
DPI will be managing the Framework co-working space, also at 431 North Street, offering semi-private offices for day or monthly rentals. They will also offer a board room rental that holds up to 10 people and a multi-use classroom space rental with flexible configurations, easily accommodating up to 20 people.
 
Booking will begin in mid-July, and rentals will include Wi-Fi, with the option of TV, speaker phone, projector, and screen. DPI will be partnering with downtown restaurants on catering options, and renters will have access to a lounge area for buffet space outside of the meeting room.  
 
"I'm thrilled to see us moving into this dynamic space on North Street where Rebecca and her team will now be even better poised and positioned to serve the DPI membership in downtown Pittsfield," DPI Board President Chuck Leach said. 
 
DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners, businesses, residents, cultural & entertainment venues, restaurants, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live, work, and play. DPI works in partnership with the various city departments which has led to major streetscape projects, parking improvements, and marketing initiatives.
 
 
 

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State Auditor DiZoglio Pushes for Beacon Hill Transparency

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The state auditor called on voters to support Question 1 on the November ballot, which would bring most legislative and governor's office records under the public records law. 
DALTON, Mass. — Transparency is not a one-party issue, and democracy is also "under attack" here in Massachusetts, not just at the federal level, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said during a presentation to the Dalton Democratic Town Committee.
 
More than a dozen people filled Nessacus Regional Middle School's auditorium Thursday as DiZoglio outlined her belief that power on Beacon Hill has become concentrated among a small number of House leaders, limiting legislative debate and creating what she described as a system of "rewards and punishment" to influence lawmakers.
 
"That system is really destroying democracy here in Massachusetts," she said.
 
The system was designed with a system of checks and balances, including giving the people a right to create laws at the ballot box, DiZoglio said.
 
"We have the right to vote for our elected representatives and senators to represent us and to be our voice at the state house. The people have constitutional rights in this commonwealth, but the people's rights are being ignored over and over and over again," she said
 
"This isn't about liberal, moderate, conservative. This is an everyone issue. That's why you see so many people coming out and supporting these transparency issues, regardless of party affiliation."
 
Since being elected in 2022, DiZoglio has been advocating for more transparency and accountability within the Legislature, specifically through the 2024 Question 1 ballot question which authorizes the state auditor to audit the Legislature.
 
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