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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Berkshire Law Enforcement Officials Endorse Fenton for Governor's Council

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Michael Fenton, a Springfield attorney, ran unsuccessfully for the 8th District seat on the council in 2022. He is challenging incumbent Tara Jacobs of North Adams. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ranking Berkshire law enforcement officials are putting their weight behind a Springfield lawyer for Governor's Council in the September Democratic primary over North Adams incumbent Tara Jacobs.
 
The Berkshires' District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, Sheriff Thomas Bowler, and Clerk of Courts Lisa Denault-Viale touted Michael Fenton's experience and approach over Jacobs, who bested him and two other attorneys in 2022.  
 
The Governor's Council advises the governor on matters relating to judicial appointments, treasury warrants, pardons and commutations, and a number of other important executive functions. The winner of the primary will represent the 8th District, which covers more than 100 cities and towns including North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Greenfield, Northampton and Springfield, as there is no other candidate on the November ballot.
 
Gathering at Park Square on Wednesday morning, Shugrue said Jacobs does not provide the representation Berkshire County requires and deserves. 
 
"This individual [Fenton] would conduct himself with a great deal of common sense and confidence," Bowler said. 
 
Fenton said there are only 11 Superior Court judges assigned to Western Mass, and that too few of them are from Berkshire County. 
 
"At one time there were four vacancies. That left only seven judges serving the entire 102 cities and towns of the western region. Seven judges serving 102 cities and towns at a time when you add Hampden County, Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee in, at a time when there were over 100 pending murder cases. Seven judges for 100 pending murder cases," he said. 
 
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