BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of the continuing construction work at the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) in Pittsfield, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced temporary parking modifications to accommodate work on the MAC's main parking area.

These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.

The number of spaces will increase by nearly 100, and parking will be available at a flat grade, rather than on a hill, as in the previous lot. The parking changes will impact Medical Arts Complex patients and BHS staff and are estimated to last until mid-spring.

Effective Monday, March 3, 2025, the main patient parking lot on the eastern side of the MAC building (previously accessed through the Charles Street driveway) will be closed until further

notice. Patient parking will be relocated to a marked BHS parking lot on Charles Street directly across from the entry to the MAC main lot. Currently this space is being used as parking for

employees, who will be redirected to other existing staff parking areas.

The patient shuttle bus will relocate to the entryway at the temporary patient parking area. BHS Safety & Security will be on-site during the first week of March assisting with the new traffic flow and signage will be posted delineating the parking changes.

A map outlining the temporary parking changes can be found on the Berkshire Health Systems website.


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These financial pressures restrict the town's ability to fund major capital projects and a new police station has to compete with a backlog of deferred infrastructure needs like water, sewer, roads, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
 
In June 2024, Police Chief Deanna Strout informed the board of the station's dire condition — including issues with plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and damaged cells — prompting the board to take action on two fronts. 
 
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