North Adams Planners Approve Ballet, Textile Spaces
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Marilyn Cavallari of Williamstown was issued a permit to open a ballet school at 18 Holden St., in the former Second Chance Antiques location. Cavallari is director of the The Ballet Center in Manchester, Vt., and plans to continue teaching there several times a week while operating the new studio. The dance school will offer classical ballet lessons for all ages and possibly jazz, tap and ballroom dancing in the future.
The Ballet Center on Holden Street opens Monday. For more information on classes, contact Cavalleri at 413-458-4087.
The board also approved the application of Martha C. Flood to establish a display center for her textiles at 38 Eagle St., in the former Skiddoo retro shop.
Flood, who has a studio in North Adams, is known for her textile designs, particularly the use of repeat patterns for manufacturers of wall coverings and fabrics. She has a collection of fabrics based on the New England landscape and frequently shows her designs in local galleries.
An application by Daniel E. O'Neil, doing business as the Artery Lounge, to operate a bar at 195 Ashland St. was withdrawn because the property is in a zone that prohibits such as establishments.
A request by application of Mark S. Braman and his son, Nathan W. Braman, for a special permit to store a flatbed tow truck and towed vehicles at garage at 444 and 456 Ashland St. was continued until the board's October meeting.
Neighbors who expressed concern over noise from the towing operation at last month's meeting reiterated their concerns on Monday, said City Administrative Officer Jay Green. The planners are scheduling a site visit before taking the matter up again next month, he said.
