PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cannabis company True East Leaf plans to rebuild the former Richmond Bakery's second floor after running into multiple uneven additions on the historic building's.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After years of anticipation, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's request for the county to be designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) was approved.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cannabis company True East Leaf plans to rebuild the former Richmond Bakery's second floor after running into multiple uneven additions on the historic building's.
In a recent outreach meeting, the budding dispensary outlined its action plans for security, diversion to minors, and how it will positively impact the community. The venture owned by Kayley Stasiewski and Tommy Pytko was approved for a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals in February of 2020. It had received approval through the Community Development Board the previous year but the ZBA delayed the vote through a series of meetings with concerns over possible odor and parking. Attorney Blake Mensing represented True East Lead at the meeting. In regard to security, he said cannabis facilities have to be buttoned up tighter than a bank or even a pharmacy.
PITTSFIELD â The week begins with a lull in activity as the Bay State marks Patriotâs Day, but revs up quickly as officials knock down city business in advance budget hearings on the fast approach.
On Tuesday, the Police Advisory and Review Board meets to handle regular case reviews, and discuss new policy review language with Police Chief Michael Wynn, not long after his appointment to the statewide commission tasked with developing a professional police certification system for officers.
And on the recreation front, opposition is growing against the mountain bike skills course the Parks Commission supports building in Springside Park, which is being spearheaded by Alison McGee, the city School Committee member and New England Mountain Bike Association Berkshire chapter president.