 Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature CenterLast week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.  Pittsfield names 'Cadwell Woods Conservation Area'Last year, the city acquired the conservation land along the southwest branch of the Housatonic River to permanently protect it from development. It can be used for passive recreation such as bird watching, hiking, fishing, and other activities that have a mundane impact.  Pittsfield Residents Discuss Vision for Former Saw Mill PropertyThe city has been working with and will continue to work with Berkshire Natural Resources Council to manage the property, enforce stewardship values enunciated in the conservation restriction, and act as a "backstop" to the city.  Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation Completes Purchase of FarmlandThe Trustees of Reservations will buy the development rights for the parcel from Rural Lands, placing a farm-forward conservation restriction on it, thereby preserving the land in perpetuity.  Williamstown Rural Lands to Purchase Oblong Road ParcelThe non-profit conservation trust succeeded in November in convincing the Select Board to assign the town's right of first refusal on the property, which has been conserved under the commonwealth's Chapter 61 program since the 1980s.  Pittsfield Council Supports Saw Mill Property AcquisitionWard 4 Councilor James Conant described this as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" that will be well received by residents. Pittsfield Conservation Commission Supports Acquisition of Saw Mill PropertyThe acquisition is supported by local and state funding.  Williamstown Rural Lands Gets Rights on Oblong Road PropertyThe Select Board on Monday decided to assign the town's right of first refusal on a 10-acre parcel in South Williamstown. |
