 Pittsfield Looking to Increase Safety at Public BeachesThe Parks Commission on Tuesday discussed a request from resident Daniel Miraglia to require life jackets or floatation devices on all swimmers at city-owned public beaches.  Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Planned for South SideAfter decades of planning, the city hopes to break ground on Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park's revitalization this summer.  Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Withdrawn After PushbackWhenever Watersports has withdrawn its proposal for a kayak rental program at Onota Lake.  Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer, Fall EventsThe Parks Commission on Tuesday night OK'd a number of summer and fall events on city recreation properties.  Taconic Students Highlight Importance of Good Public Bathrooms, Push for ResourcesA letter from sophomores Nick Kerwood and Eva Matkovska was brought forward at Tuesday's Parks Commission meeting.  Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Returning Cultural EventsThe Parks Commission has approved park event requests for Third Thursday, Shakespeare in the Park, and Tanglewood in the City. Pittsfield Parks Commissions OKs New, Returning EventsThe Parks Commission approved a dozen park event requests on Tuesday, ushering in a year of diverse happenings.  Pittsfield Commission Supports Park Square Tree PlanThe panel endorsed a plan to remove four trees and plant seven, including an evergreen that will serve as the city's permanent Christmas tree.  Lower Tech Onota Lake Boat Wash Proposal Seeks CPA FundsPlans for an Onota Lake boat wash station were made lower-tech after the original proposal became too expensive. This iteration cuts costs while warding off zebra mussels. |
