Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Due to software upgrades, the City of Pittsfield’s Engineering Division permitting system, PermitEyes, will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 through Sunday, June 30.
 
Beginning on Monday, July 1, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Engineering Division. The new PermitEyes 20/20 program will be an upgrade to the current permitting program with a new look and feel aimed at making the process more user friendly. Applicants will be able to view and track the progress of their application from the PermitEyes homepage as it goes through the approval process.
 
To move all the data from the current site to the new site, the permitting system for the Engineering Division will be unavailable during this transition period. No permit applications will be accepted online.
 
If a new permit is required during this time, residents are asked to call the Engineering Division at (413) 499-9327 or visit their office at 10 Fenn Street, Mezzanine Level to file a paper application.
 
Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or check payable to the City of Pittsfield. The new site will be accessible on Monday, July 1. No permitting systems for other city departments will be impacted during this transition.
 
Those who are a PermitEyes users who have the site bookmarked, the existing link will take them to the new site where they can log in.
 

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Pittsfield Sees 2nd Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Berkshire Bike Path Council President Marge Cohan recognizes Merle Ferber, in the white coat, for her work on the project.
 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail now extends a half-mile farther into Pittsfield, literally paving the way for infrastructure through the downtown and beyond.

Local and state officials beckoned the first wave of pedestrians on the new leg with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning. The trail currently is more than 14 miles long and connects Lime Street in Adams to Merrill Road.

"Outdoor recreation is a vital economy not only here in Pittsfield but in the Berkshires. Pittsfield is always looking for ways to provide more opportunities for both residents and visitors to enjoy the natural environment that we have in the Berkshires. I must say that I'm biased towards Pittsfield as we have the best of both worlds," Mayor Peter Marchetti said.

"We have an active community with a vibrant downtown within a few minutes of captivating natural landscapes. In addition to the rail trail, Pittsfield is fortunate to be home to two beautiful lakes, the state forest, 29 parks, and hundreds of acres of open space and conservation areas. These resources are significant assets that we must protect so we can continue to enjoy them in the years ahead."

Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager James McGrath held up a copy of the city's Bike and Pedestrian Study done nearly 20 years ago. It articulated the construction of a rail trail to this point.

"As a planner, we all know that sometimes things take a long time to come to fruition but here we are today. We've realized this vision, and it is a result of a lot of hard work and advocacy from folks and a lot of the friendly faces that we see here in the audience today," he said.

"But you know, with each section that we construct, we're getting closer to realizing our vision for a true Berkshire bike path. One that connects Vermont with Connecticut and of course, having the section through Pittsfield is important in making that connection and realizing that connection."

The city's connection began in 2022 when a completed 1.5-mile section connected Crane Avenue to the Lanesborough town line. Construction on this latest leg began one year ago and includes a new 11-space parking lot accompanied by a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal at the entrance.

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