BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts Complex

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As part of the continuing construction work at the Medical Arts Complex (MAC) in Pittsfield, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced temporary parking modifications to accommodate work on the MAC's main parking area.

These changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.

The number of spaces will increase by nearly 100, and parking will be available at a flat grade, rather than on a hill, as in the previous lot. The parking changes will impact Medical Arts Complex patients and BHS staff and are estimated to last until mid-spring.

Effective Monday, March 3, 2025, the main patient parking lot on the eastern side of the MAC building (previously accessed through the Charles Street driveway) will be closed until further

notice. Patient parking will be relocated to a marked BHS parking lot on Charles Street directly across from the entry to the MAC main lot. Currently this space is being used as parking for

employees, who will be redirected to other existing staff parking areas.

The patient shuttle bus will relocate to the entryway at the temporary patient parking area. BHS Safety & Security will be on-site during the first week of March assisting with the new traffic flow and signage will be posted delineating the parking changes.

A map outlining the temporary parking changes can be found on the Berkshire Health Systems website.


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Pittsfield Council Makes Move to Hire Building Commissioner

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council removed residency requirements for Pittsfield's building commissioner during its regular meeting on Tuesday. 

Mayor Peter Marchetti reported there is a candidate for the position that does not live within a ten-mile radius, as required by the city code. 

"I understand why the police chief, fire chief, and DPW commissioner need to live within a 10-mile radius. I don't necessarily see the same from the building commissioner," he said. 

"So, in order to be able to move forward, we have offered the position to a candidate, and that candidate has accepted. So, I'm looking to streamline this process. The candidate won't give notice to their current employer until they know that we've made it through the hurdles of being able to hire someone that is outside of the code, so that's the purpose of tonight's request." 

Councilors approved an amendment to Chapter 16, section 23.1 (F), deleting "The Building Commissioner must establish a residence within 10 miles of the perimeter of the City within 90 days of appointment."

Rule 34 was waived so that it didn't have to go before the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee before ordainment. 

The mayor said he can come forward with a name at the July meeting if this requirement is deleted. 

"When I saw this, I did not see why this position should have to be within 10 miles of the city," Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso said. 

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