Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Sept. 15-19:
 
Highway Department Paving Projects:
  • Grant Street
  • Mervyn Street
  • Sheffield Street
  • Stearns Avenue
  • Ring Street
State Paving:
  • Surface course of paving the roundabout near Berkshire Medical Center is scheduled for Sept. 18, 19 and 22. Work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. each day.
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
 
Mircosurfacing:

Sept. 17:

  • Highland Avenue (leveling course)
  • Lincoln Street (leveling course)
  • Vin Hebert Boulveard (leveling course)
 
Sept. 18:
  • Elm Street between East Street and Meadow Lane (leveling course)
  • Highland Avenue (finishing course)
Sept. 19:
  • Elm Street (finishing course)
  • Lincoln Street (finishing course)
  • Vin Hebert Boulveard (finishing course)
 
West Street project update
  • Curbing preparation work will continue during the week. In addition, excavation will begin on the concrete sidewalk and driveway aprons within the work area. During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes if possible.
Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets:
  • Holmes Road (Dawes Avenue to river bridge)
  • Lyman Street
  • Franklin Street
  • West Housatonic Street between Cadwell Road and Britton Street
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
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Lanesborough Seeks State Support for Berkshire Mall Redevelopment

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town plans to petition the state to take ownership of the Route 7/Route 8 Connector Road, which officials believe is a "critical component" of the Berkshire Mall’s redevelopment strategy.
 
On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a letter to state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. John Barrett III to request their support for the vacant mall's redevelopment by helping advance transfer of the Route 7/Route 8 connector and considering funding for essential infrastructure.
 
"We have held discussions with the Baker Hill Road District … which will take the necessary steps to formally petition the commonwealth to take over ownership of the Route 7, Route 8 connector…Your continued support in facilitating this transfer is greatly appreciated," the letter says. 
 
Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings has said the potential sale and redevelopment of the mall hinges on dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, a condition of the agreement that, if unmet, would render the contract null and void.
 
As a result, the mall will continue to deteriorate and the litigation will proceed forward, said Tim Grogan, of JMJ. 
 
Vera Farrell, the liaison to the Baker Hill Road District, said the district board had discussed at one of its most recent meetings that the connector road could be transferred directly to the state, rather than returned to the town; Barrett and Mark were also a part of the discussion.
 
"The representatives recommended that as an option, that it could transfer the connector road directly to the state, as opposed to deeding it back to the town to dispense it. If we get to that point, that would be a better option to do it that way," Farrell said. 
 
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