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I didn't think they were approved yet ...not past the zoning board of appeals Editor: Zoning met Monday but I couldn't go. They were on the agenda. Have to call Friday and find out.
from: Hmmm....	on: 08-19-2010 07:31PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

I wanted to add some late-breaking details to this wonderful story about the Minerva Arts Center and its efforts to make a home in the former Our Lady of the Incarnation Church at 1288 Mass Ave in Historic Blackinton (now North Adams). Minerva Arts Center is actively and cooperatively working with our landlord, our neighbors, the City Solicitor, Zoning Board, Building Inspector, and the Mayor of North Adams to secure proper approval for the use of the wonderful former Our Lady of the Incarnation Church at 1288 Mass Ave, in historic Blackinton (now North Adams). A Zoning Board of Appeals meeting that we hoped would decide the issue was held on Monday, August 16th, but lacking a quorum, voting on the building use variance was postponed until September, resulting in the open question of whether Minerva Arts Center may use the space we are currently renting for performances. Temporary approval may be an option, but we will not know this until an opinion is handed down on Monday, August 23rd, at the earliest. Meanwhile, we have arranged for a change of location for the performance of the new musical ALIZA, should it become necessary, and will make that announcement once we know where we stand. We remain hopeful and committed to the ideal of The MAC that was so nicely presented in the recent article appearing on iBerkshires! I would also like to thank all of the Blackinton neighbors who came out to show support and to offer kind words during our two "FAQ at the MAC" meetings! Edward Cating Managing Executive Director The Minerva Arts Center 1288 Mass Ave North Adams, MA 01247 413-212-7897 edwardcating@gmail.com Editor: Thanks for updating us. Hope everything works out on Monday.
from: Edward Cating	on: 08-20-2010 01:07PM I Agree (6) - I Disagree (0)

All the ducks were not in a row. Bad planning means broken hearts.
from: Guy Hawkes	on: 08-20-2010 03:43PM I Agree (1) - I Disagree (2)

Actually, I believe the ducks were in a row, it was the ZBA that did not have a quorum. They'll meet again in September, and then we'll learn whether North Adams is interested in supporting community and neighborhood development.
from: Interested	on: 08-23-2010 11:18AM I Agree (4) - I Disagree (1)

If I understand correctly, five people disagreed with E. Catling's remarks. You can disagree with an opinion, but how you can disagree with a statement of facts? Editor: Some people are just plain disagreeable.
from: amy	on: 08-23-2010 10:26PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (1)

I looked at it, and I thought that they all AGREED with him. Am I reading the "agree"/"disagree" function wrong???? Editor: No you're right. They agreed. I didn't look at the comment and took the other poster at their word. That will teach me.
from: Coleen	on: 08-24-2010 11:31AM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

I need to make correction to my comment of last week, for the record. The reason for the Zoning Board of Appeals not voting at their August meeting did not, in fact, have to do with the lack of a quorum, as I had stated. I was incorrect. I am indebted to the person who pointed out my error and offered a better explanation, which I am going to attempt to relay clearly. Four members does constitute a quorum; however, any issue coming to a vote requires unanimous consent of the members present. A board member had a concern about the legality of the request for a use variance not connected with a building permit, certificate of occupancy, or business license, and the ZBA thought it prudent to refer the matter to the City Solicitor for a legal opinion. If the matter had been put to a vote, it is likely that we would not have gotten a 4-0 result, effectively closing down Minerva Art Center's possible use of the space in question. Instead of voting to deny our request, the ZBA voted to give the solicitor time to review the matter. Next, the ZBA will read the Solicitor's opinion when it comes back--there is a chance, even, that his opinion may result in our not even NEEDING a variance--and if he says it is an appropriate function of the ZBA to grant a variance in absence of a permit, license, or C.O., then the ZBA will put the request to a straight-up vote. I hope that this better explains the issue, and is an accurate description of the details. Edward Cating Managing Executive Director Minerva Arts Center 413-212-7897 www.minervaartscenter.org
from: Edward Cating	on: 08-24-2010 03:13PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

Unanimous vote?? Seriously? This isn't the first time that I've heard of a board unable to vote on a matter because someone was taking a little vacation. It's time to either change the structure so that a very small number can actually vote or to get with the times and institute electronic (email) voting. City government needs to be in the business of moving things forward, not stopping up the works. Come on North Adams - we can do better than this. Alcombright ran on this very platform and it would be great to see some real change in the structure and membership of the various city planning boards to facilitate some real streamlining of the process.
from: Eric	on: 08-25-2010 08:53AM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (1)

Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past Danbury

11:47PM / Friday, July 26, 2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

The SteepleCats broke a 7-7 tie with a five-run seventh inning on the way to breaking a 13-game losing streak in front of their home fans at Joe Wolfe Field.

Monument Mountain's Jayder Raifstanger went 1-for-5 with a pair of RBIs, and Taconic's Sam Sherman also was 1-for-5 at the plate for North Adams.

Owen Fox earned the win on the mound with 2 and two-thirds innings of work in relief.

North Adams (13-26) travels to Holyoke on Saturday for a double-header against the Valley Blue Sox.

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