2023 Winter Parking Ban Announcements

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For many communities in Berkshire County, seasonal parking bans come into effect in November.
 
Parking bans are put into place to keep streets clear for plowing and emergency vehicle access during snow events.
 
This list will be updated as more municipalities announce their parking bans.  
 
Adams: The Winter Overnight Parking Restriction will be Dec. 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, from 12:00 AM - 7:00 AM.  Vehicles should not be parked on any Town roadway during this time.
 
Town owned Parking Lot permits are available at the Kearns Lane Lot and Renfrew Lot for a fee of $75.  If you are interested, please click here.
 
Lenox: The all-night parking ban in Lenox will take effect on Nov 1. Any vehicle(s) parked on any town streets in Lenox, Lenox Dale, or New Lenox between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. will be ticketed.  In case of snowfall, the vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense
 
North Adams: The winter parking ban takes effect on 11/01/23. The North Adams Police Department will be starting to issue warnings from now until then so residents can prepare for the upcoming winter. Parking on sidewalks is also prohibited.
 
Dalton:  The Dalton Police Department is reminding the citizens of Dalton about the Winter Parking Ban, which will be effective Nov.15, 2023, through April 15, 2024. There will be no parking allowed on the streets between these dates and between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.
 
Great Barrington: The town's winter overnight parking ban will begin Nov. 15 and remain in effect until March 31, between the hours of 1:00  a.m. and 6 a.m. During this time no vehicles may park on town streets. 
 
Violators will be ticketed and any vehicles that block town snow plows will be towed at the owner’s expense. 
 
Overnight parking is permitted in many parking lots in the downtown area including the Town Hall lot, the top of Railroad Street lot, the Castle Street lot, Mason Library and Housatonic Community Center.
 
West Stockbridge: Winter Parking Ban effective Nov. 15 through April 1, 2024.
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Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union's Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus in recognition of his longstanding and distinguished service to the credit union.
 
In March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi. Individuals who are appointed Directors Emeriti function as an advisory committee to the board of directors. Rinaldi's designation reflects a two-year term.
 
"I'm honored to have served with Tony and am gratified to recognize his years of dedication and commitment to the members of Greylock," said Board Chair Peter Lopez. "We look forward to his continued involvement with the board as an esteemed advisor and Director Emeritus."
 
Rinaldi joined the board in 1994 and served as Chairman for five years. He most recently served as chair on the Asset-Liability Committee, or ALCO, and the Compensation committee.
 
"I've known Tony for many years and it's been an honor to serve with him on our board," said Board Member Sheila A. LaBarbera. "Our board has truly benefitted from Tony's tireless service, expertise, and generosity through the years and we are thrilled to honor him in this way."
 
Rinaldi recently retired from his role as the Executive Vice President of Fairview Hospital for Berkshire Health Systems. He is a graduate of Boston College School of Management with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He lives in Pittsfield with his wife, Wendy.
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