 Williams College Plans Temporary Parking Lot at Former Field House SiteWilliams College last month secured the town's permission to convert the former site of Towne Field House to a temporary parking lot.  Pittsfield Announces 2024 Holiday Parking ScheduleFree parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" on Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13. Pittsfield City Hall Parking Unavailable Due to ConstructionResidents and visitors are asked to park on Fenn Street, Federal Street or in the First Street parking lot from now through Friday if they need to visit City Hall.  North Adams Traffic Commission Advises Parking Changes on Several StreetsThe Traffic Commission is recommending a no-parking zone weekdays in front of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts alumni offices on East Main Street. Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk DiningTown Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses.  Pittsfield Says 'Thank You' to Veterans with Free ParkingThe City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing veterans to park in municipal lots and spaces at no charge.  DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North StreetDowntown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland OrdinancesThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.  North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel ParkingA parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes.  Williamstown Decides to Clear Out Water Street LotThe 1.27-acre dirt lot that was most recently the site of the town garage has been used to park cars for decades. Pittsfield Announces the 2023 Holiday Parking ScheduleFree parking this season will include "Free Parking Fridays" on Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking LotA change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons. |
