Massachusetts issues long-awaited draft regulations for ADUs

For months, municipalities across the commonwealth have been asking the state to clarify its new accessory dwelling provision.

Some of those questions are now answered — in draft form.

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities issued draft regulations for accessory dwelling units on Monday and announced a public comment period that will open Dec. 20.

Will Berkshire County be covered in solar tiles to fuel Boston’s energy demands? Berkshire County lawmakers hope not

As Massachusetts looks to meet clean energy goals by 2050, will Berkshire County’s verdant farmland become a sea of indigo tiles?

Not if the Berkshire County legislative delegation can help it.

A map showing solar energy possibilities across the state created by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources shows high potential for solar farms in Berkshire County. With Massachusetts clean energy goals setting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and land cheaper in this part of the state, Berkshire farms and fields are vulnerable to solar development.

Berkshire Regional Group Purchasing Program Invitation for Bids FY’22 HIGHWAY SUPPLIES & SERVICES

The Berkshire Regional Group Purchasing Program, acting on behalf of its participating members, invites bids for joint cooperative purchases for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for FY’22 Highway Supplies and Services.  Bids are due 3 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Packages available by request at 413-442-1521 x 23, or at grouppurchasing@berkshireplanning.org