 Markey Pledges Support for 'Converging' Projects in North AdamsU.S. Sen. Edward Markey pledged his support as the city and its partners embark on an ambitious plan of refashioning the downtown, the Hoosic River, the bike path and the connections to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.  Hoosic River Measurements Taken by Army Corps of EngineersLater this fall, the city and HRR will again offer public meetings for the community to learn about the study's progress and to share their thoughts about activities they would like to have in and around the river. Neal Secures $700,000 for North Adams Flood Chutes ProjectThe Corps of Engineers is in the midst of a three-year, $3 million study of the aging concrete flood chutes that control the passage of the river through the city. Three Projects Could See Revitalization Across North AdamsRepresentatives from three different community initiatives are collaborating to better connect to the community and improve the effects of urban revitalization. North Adams Sets Listening Sessions for Hoosic River Flood Control StudyComments from the public will be part of the feasibility study and used to inform the recommendations to the Army Corps of Engineers for planning purposes.  North Adams Mayor 'Terrified' of Potential for More Storm DamageMacksey said she shared the residents' frustration and is working all the levers of power at her disposal to address the short-term damage and the long-term solution.  Funding Secured for North Adams Flood Chute StudyThe federal government has committed to funding half the $3 million needed for a feasibility study of the city's 70-year-old flood control chutes. |
