Pittsfield Construction Updates: April 27-May 1

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield shared the following updates of ongoing construction projects:
 
West Street Improvement Project:
  • April 27: Temporary line painting. Drivers should expect delays and short-term lane closures while paint is applied and dries. Please use caution when traveling these roadway and seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays.
  • April 28 - May 1: Adjusting structures to final pavement elevation. Drivers should use caution, as structures will be raised temporarily as this work is being completed.
Fenn Street Project:
  • Eversource continues their underground utility work on Fenn Street between North Street and Allen Street. This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. The westbound lane on Fenn Street between Allen Street and North Street remains closed.

Catch Basin Cleaning:

  • Catch basin cleaning will occur on:
    • Leroi Drive
    • Roselyn Drive
    • Loumar Drive
    • Woodleigh Road (near Route 20)
    • Springside Avenue
    • Tyler Street
    • Grove Street
    • Brown Street
    • Woodlawn Avenue
Sidewalk Repairs:
  • Marlboro Drive
    • Replacement of panels between 55-65 Marlboro Drive
  • East Street:
    • Reconstruction of pedestrian ramps and setup up for installation of pedestrianbeacons. Please note that pedestrians will be unable to use crosswalks near Berkshire Superior Court (76 East Street), St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (67 East Street), and Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church (27 East Street) from April 27- 29. This area will be closed to pedestrian traffic from April 27-29 while work is underway.
  • Bank Row:
    • Replacement of pedestrian ramp near Berkshire Probate & Family Court and the Berkshire Middle Registry of Deeds (44 Bank Row) and damaged brick pavers. This area will be closed to pedestrian traffic from April 27-May 1 while work is underway.
It is important to note that the schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 
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Wahconah Grandstand Demo Beginning Monday

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Wahconah Park grandstand will begin to come down next week. 

During the Parks Commission meeting on Tuesday, it was reported that demolition will begin on April 27.  The over-quarter-century-old structure was deemed unsafe in 2022, and planners have determined that starting from square one is the best option; a $15 million rebuild is on the table.

"All permits are in place for the grandstand demo. The demo work will actively take place beginning April 27," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath wrote in a memo to the commission. 

Conceptual plans have been delivered, he reported, and cost estimates have come back favorably. 

"That I know has been a challenge with the cost estimates," Chair Simon Muil commented after reading the memo. "So that's great."

Earlier this month, Pittsfield held a "Farewell to the Grandstand" event to celebrate its past and look forward to the future. 

It included a round of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," hot dogs, and stories about the ballpark.  Artifacts from the ballpark were displayed in cases outside of the grandstand for the event, along with banners depicting the park's history and a roped-off area for community members to see the structure one last time. 

The Parks Commission also OKed several warm-weather events for kids and adults in the coming months. 

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