 A Thousand Flock to Designer Showcase Fundraiser at Cassilis FarmMore than 100 volunteers helped the showcase come to fruition.  State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4MA North Street housing project was awarded more than $4 million through the state's Housing Development Incentive Program.  New Marlborough Housing Awarded State GrantA total of $227 million in state and federal tax credits and subsidies will support the creation or preservation of 1,874 rental units across Massachusetts. Northern Berkshire Housing Resource FairThe fair will offer attendees the opportunity to meet with representatives of local organizations who will have applications on hand to either fill out or take home with them.  Former Pittsfield Mayor Honored With Housing Public Service AwardLinda Clairmont, former mayor of Pittsfield, has received the Canon Brian S. Kelley Public Service Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance.  Williamstown Con Comm Clears Summer Street SubdivisionThe Conservation Commission last week gave its approval for a four-home subdivision on a town-owned parcel on Summer Street.  Westside Legends Plan $5.8M Condo Project in PittsfieldThe Westside Legends is planning a $5.8 million condo project for first-time homebuyers in the neighborhood.  Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening SessionAround 100 local officials, business and community leaders and residents attended the session that will help fuel the state's five-year housing plan.  Housing Secretary Makes Adams Housing Authority No. 40 on List of VisitsThe state's new secretary of housing got a bit of a rock-star welcome on Wednesday morning as Adams Housing Authority residents, board members and staff lined up to get their picture taken with him.  Dalton Zoning Board OKs Conversion of Zip's Bar into ApartmentsThe Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday approved the conversion of the former Zip's Bar & Billiards into four apartments. BRPC Committee Mulls Input on State Housing PlanBerkshire Regional Planning Commission's Regional Issues Committee brainstormed representation for the county in upcoming housing listening sessions.  Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo ProjectBetween disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIEThe Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes.  Developer Plans $11M Renovation of Adams Memorial BuildingThe Selectmen on Wednesday night voted to award the bid to Mackin Construction Co. Inc. of Greenfield, which plans to invest $11 million to build out 20 or more one- and two-bedroom apartments in the three-story classroom wing that parallels Columbia Street.  State Housing Secretary Hears of County's Housing StrugglesSecretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. spoke Friday with Berkshire County stakeholders about the unique issues of the region on Friday. Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program GrantThe Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application.  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. Berkshire Nonprofits See Housing, Recruitment as Critical NeedsHousing was a top topic during a virtual legislative town hall hosted by Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. Williamstown's Sweetwood Plans Another Try at Zoning ChangeAttorney Jeffrey Grandchamp appeared before the Planning Board last week to inform it that Sweetwood's proprietor hopes to bring a different type of zoning request to May's annual town meeting. Lanesborough Planning Board Considers Reworking Rejected ArticlesVoters rejected an article at the annual town meeting to remove the 900 square-foot cap on ADUs with concerns that people would build large structures on their property.  Dalton Officials Talk Housing Options for Old Dalton High PropertyOver the last year, BRPC Community Planning Program Manager CJ Hoss has been in communication with Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson to discuss the type of projects the town can consider for the parcel. Pittsfield Seeks Input on Fair HousingThis analysis will identify local concerns and guide the City on how to allocate federal funds to improve economic equity and growth in the community.  Pittsfield Housing Development Seeks Local, State IncentivesMayor Linda Tyer is requesting an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and a 10-year tax increment exemption for a proposed housing development on Wendell Avenue. Williamstown Planners Review 'Cottage Court' BylawBeck's second proposed bylaw would allow manufactured homes by right as accessory dwelling units only in GR, Southern Gateway, RR2 and RR3. |
