Pittsfield Looking to Increase Safety at Public Beaches

The 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.

Williamstown Dog Owners to Select Board: 'Let Us Deal with It'

The Select Board on Monday was told that it should let the people who walk their dogs in the Spruces Park decide how the 114-acre town-owned park is managed.

Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance Enforcement

Following significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations.

Springside Pump Track Planners Want Time, City Commitment

They first came to the commission in 2020 looking to donate a pump track and bike skills park to Pittsfield, citing the plot behind Reid Middle School as a great spot for accessibility to the Morningside neighborhood.

Pittsfield Opens Splash Pads After Repairs to Wintertime Vandalism

Splash pads at the Common and Clapp Park were operational just in time for this week's summer heat wave.

StoryWalk Planned for Williamstown's Margaret Lindley Park

With Funding Acquired, Residents Updated on Pontoosuc Lake Park Revisioning

The project is closer to breaking ground thanks to a $500,000 boost from the state Executive Office of Energy Environmental Affairs that will be matched by city funds.

BRPC Launches Outdoor Recreation Website

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's new outdoor recreation website connects residents and visitors with the county landscape while promoting the region.

Pittsfield Receiving $500K State Grant for Pontoosuc Lake Park Redesign

The $500,000 boost is being matched by city funds, totaling $1 million, and construction is expected to begin next summer.

Williamstown Looking for Clarity on Dog Leashing Rules

The Select Board on Monday agreed to have the town manager put together a working group to sort out and clarify the town's bylaws on dog leashing.

Pittsfield Residents Discuss Vision for Former Saw Mill Property

The 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.

Pittsfield to Unveil Plaque for Buddy Pellerin Ballfield

The name change was approved about eight years ago after Pellerin passed away at the age of 77. The plaque's set be unveiled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Lanesborough Residents Want a Senior Park

A group of seniors who are not yet ready to retire from physical activity want to create a "senior park" at Bridge Street Park.

Adams Begins Planning, Construction Projects This Fall

The Cook Street park began construction last week, a public information session on the reconstruction of Park Street is set for Wednesday at 5:30 at Town Hall and the town is participating in a regional digital equity planning process with its first meeting in October.

Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer, Fall Events

The Parks Commission on Tuesday night OK'd a number of summer and fall events on city recreation properties.

Pittsfield's Homeless Campers Met with Compassionate Enforcement

Homeless campers are still prevalent in Pittsfield parks and the city continues to respond with compassionate enforcement.