PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, Housatonic River Natural Resources Trustees, and General Electric Co. will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00p.m.

 

This meeting will take place at Herberg Middle School located at 501 Pomeroy Avenue in the auditorium.

 

At this meeting, the presenters will review the significant floodplain and habitat restoration and enhancement plan for Kirvin Memorial Park. A team of specialists will be working to improve the conditions of approximately 17 acres in the flood plain of Sackett and Ashley Brooks in the south end of Kirvin Memorial Park by removing invasive plant species and establishing native vegetation.

 

In addition, there are plans to expand wetland conditions in a portion of the floodplain area. These invasive plants collectively impair the overall habitat diversity and functions of the ecosystem.

 

The public is encouraged to attend to listen to the presentation and provide feedback on the proposal.

 

This project is slated to start in the fall of 2025. During this project, the park will remain open to the public.