The state of city finances, budget decisions and property tax bills were the most commonly cited issues front of mind for councilors as the Pittsfield embarks on a new term
This week, a request from the city to give CT Management a 10-year tax increment exemption on its redevelopment of the former Morningside fire station comes before the Community and
PITTSFIELD â Members of the Board of Parks Commission have voiced their approval for placing a proposed mountain biking skills course and pump track in Springside Park, though that approval wonât be formalized until the site passes a wetlands and buffer area review by the Conservation Commission.
The potential wetlands impact arose during Tuesday nightâs Parks Commission meeting at the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center. Parks Commission Chair Anthony DeMartino said the panel recently had received a letter from Conservation Agent Rob Van Der Kar indicating that the courseâs proposed site at the softball and little league field behind Reid Middle School places it very near a buffer zone â the 100 feet surrounding a wetland.