 Dunham Mall Project Passes First Fundraising MilestoneIn a couple of months, the effort has raised $8,400 — over the first milestone of $7,500 that will bring basic enhancements to the corridor. Some cafe lights have already been installed.  Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students ShiningMorningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA.  DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North StreetDowntown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.  North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel ParkingA parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes.  Allegrone Requests Tax Incentive for North Street ProjectA tax increment exemption has been proposed for Allegrone Construction Co.'s $18 million overhaul of two North Street properties.  Pittsfield Looks Forward to New, Improved Streetscape MaintenanceResidents complained of the yard's long-standing condition and reported vermin that encroached outside of property lines. The first complaint was in 2020.  Pittsfield Commissioner Responds to Outrage Over Public WaysThe overgrown aesthetic is attributed to issues with contracted work, being short-staffed, and weather struggles.  Pittsfield Council Airs Frustrations With Overgrown WaysOn Tuesday, the council sent multiple petitions to the Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales concerning walkways, medians and planter boxes that appear to be lacking maintenance.  Dottie's Nearing Final Permits for Expansion into Former MissionDottie's Coffee Lounge is getting its ducks in a row to expand into the former Mission Bar and Tapas and create a nighttime spot, Dorothy's.  Pittsfield Council Puts North Street Ballot Question to RestIn a 7-2 vote, the City Council rescinded a Jan. 24 vote on Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky's petition to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that asks voters if North Street should return to a four-lane way.  Pittsfield Council to Tackle North Street Petitions on TuesdayThe conversation also brought forward many bike lane supporters who said that the lanes are a means of safety. Disability Commissioner Patricia Sheely said she is against putting a safety issue up for a vote.  Pittsfield Council Nixes North Street Ballot QuestionThe City Council on Tuesday shot down Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky's attempt to place a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that asks voters if North Street should return to a four-lane way.  Charter Objection Puts the Brakes on Pittsfield Bike Lane QueryIt is unclear what is happening with Councilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky’s petition to put a question on the Nov. 7 ballot that, if approved, returns North Street to four lanes of traffic and remove the bike lanes.  Pittsfield's Kalinowsky Seeks Voters' Input on North Street Traffic ConfirgurationCouncilor at Large Karen Kalinowsky wants to query residents on the downtown's reconfiguration using the 2023 ballot. |
