New Traffic Light, Raised Crosswalks on Pittsfield's West Street

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The traffic light at the intersection of lower and upper West Streets is now active, and there are a few raised crosswalks on the corridor. 

Directing those traveling from West Street or from College Way, it became active last week after a required 30-day period of flashing red and green lights.  

Drivers are asked to proceed slowly and use caution in this area as everyone adjusts to the new traffic signal and other changes. 

Running between Backman Avenue and College Way, the project implements safety measures for pedestrians and motorists on a street that saw two pedestrian fatalities in 2023. The Department of Public Services and Utilities held community meetings on this proposal in 2023 and 2024, and adjusted plans based on the input received. 

The corridor connects the downtown to Berkshire Community College, elementary schools, medical facilities, residential neighborhoods, Pittsfield State Forest, and other resources. 

This area has seen a couple of pedestrian fatalities in the last few years: In January 2023, Shaloon Milord was struck and killed while crossing in front of Dorothy Amos Park, and in October 2023, Shane Cassavant was struck and killed farther up the street while doing roadwork.

In 2024, the city received a $235,000 boost from the state's Shared Streets and Spaces Program for the effort, and the City Council authorized a $2 million capital borrowing for the streetscape improvements on the corridor.

The program is a MassDOT grant initiative for municipalities to implement safety, public health, and revitalization improvements on public infrastructure.

Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

 

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road. 

 

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said. 

 

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said. 

 

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said. 

 

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said. 

 

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.