PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield, Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees, and General Electric Co. are working together on a significant floodplain and habitat restoration and enhancement project at Kirvin Memorial Park, 974 Williams St. 

 

The project will improve the conditions of approximately 17 acres in the floodplain of Sackett and Ashley Brooks in the south end of Kirvin Memorial Park by removing invasive plant species and establishing native vegetation. In addition, existing wetlands will be expanded into a portion of the floodplain area. The invasive plants collectively impair the overall habitat diversity and functions of the ecosystem.

 

The public is invited to comment on the Final Restoration Design/Restoration Action Plan for Kirvin Memorial Park. A copy of the plan and instructions on how to comment can be found here.

 

All comments must be received by Sept. 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. Additional information and a recording of the public meeting that occurred in June are also posted on the project website. 

 

This project is slated to start in the late fall. During this project, the park will remain open to the public.