Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 14-17

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Oct. 14-17:
Contracted Paving Projects:
  • Oct. 14: Curbing installation on Tamie Way
  • Oct. 14-17: Raising structures on Tamie Way and Allengate Avenue
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
 
West Street project update
  • The construction of new sidewalks and bike paths continues. Underground utility work will also continue. During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes if possible.
Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets:
  • King Street
  • Valentine Road (between West Street and Taconic High School)
  • Holmes Road
  • West Housatonic Street
  • Churchill Street, Fort Hill Avenue, Bryant Street, Kittredge Road, Meadowview Drive (sewer lining replacement project)
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
 
 
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The Grand Coming to North Street, Bousquet Under New Food Management

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Grand has secured its liquor license, and the McNinch Restaurant Group now operates Bousquet Mountain’s restaurant, its third eatery in the city. 

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved the transfer of all alcohol-seven-day liquor licenses for The Grand on North Street and the ski area at 101 Dan Fox Drive.

The former Iztac Mexican Restaurant has given way to a more subdued, moody facade as local Gordon Hebler prepares to open as an oyster bar and piano lounge with seafood options. Its liquor license was transferred to Chesnut Catering doing business as The Grand, owned and managed by Hebler.

He envisions following the theater and music programs in the county, closing for a couple of months at the beginning of each year.  Seating was also reduced from accommodating around 100 patrons to 60. 

"We're going to be pretty busy. I have that feeling anyway," Hebler said. "…If the foot traffic is any indication of what we're going to see, I'm very excited." 

An entertainment license was also approved for The Grand. A piano and vocalist are planned for Wednesday through Sunday evenings; an opening date has not yet been set. 

"It’s not just a run in and grab a quick bite and run out," Hebler said. "It's a little bit more involved."

The board also approved an all-alcohol seven-day liquor license transfer from Fresh Powder LLC to the McNinch Restaurant Group for Drifters Bar and Restaurant, located in Bousquet’s ski lodge, and the ski area.

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