Dalton Committee Wants to Mitigate Damage on Pines TrailsThe Committeeaim to improve the community's awareness of the trailhead, accessibility, and elevate the property's value as a town-owned open recreational space. Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature CenterLast week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026. Third Splash Pad Proposed for PittsfieldFull cost estimates have not been completed but based on recent repairs made to the Clapp Park splash pad, it is estimated to cost between $350,000 and $450,000. Pittsfield Opens Splash Pads After Repairs to Wintertime VandalismSplash pads at the Common and Clapp Park were operational just in time for this week's summer heat wave. Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive SpeciesThe Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week. Williamstown Community Preservation Committee Advances Funding RequestsThe first break the CPC got on Wednesday was when its total number of applicants dropped from six to five. Adams Hires Former Pittsfield Chief as Director of Greylock Glen Outdoor CenterThe Board of Selectmen ratified his appointment on Wednesday night with Chair Christine Hoyt calling it "an exciting moment" in the long awaited development of the glen. BRPC Launches Outdoor Recreation WebsiteBerkshire Regional Planning Commission's new outdoor recreation website connects residents and visitors with the county landscape while promoting the region. State Grant Program to Promote Inclusive Outdoor RecreationNew grant program to make outdoor recreational activities more accessible to low-income residents, communities of color, and people living with disabilities |