Parking

We all know that no matter where you drive in Massachusetts, finding a parking space can feel like the toughest task you will encounter. Parking can be scarce. In fact, because parking is so limited, perhaps it may be okay to park on a curb. But can you even actually do that in the Bay State?

I run into this situation every Halloween when I'm looking park my car. Yes, there is no trick-or-treating in my neighborhood due to a lack of houses with kids. So, we hop in the car every year and head down the road to neighborhood with bustling Halloween activity...

Say what you want about those parking enforcement people (meter attendants), but they sure are efficient. I had to go to city hall recently for a birth certificate, so I punched in my plate number at the kiosk legitimizing my free half hour...

Do you think this will drive more out-of-towners to park in front of more homes in North Adams?

I was in Lynn visiting family over the weekend and spent some time at the beach. Man, was it HOT! Record temperatures in Boston during the last few days, it was 98 degrees on Sunday. I ran Lynn beach on Sunday morning and could barely do 4 miles it was so hot, it was breezy, however, so we decided to take the kids to Nahant Beach...

One of the first questions locals ask Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer over and over is “when is Pittsfield going to fix the potholes.”  Every New England municipality faces the same issue.  The drastic temperature changes over four seasons, the use of salt, sand, and city plows during the winter causes havoc on our roadways. Parking is prohibit...

The City of Pittsfield wants to know more about your parking experience in the city. A public survey will be available now through Jan. 28th.

Be mindful when parking your vehicle.

The schedule for July 1-3.

The Summer Street parking Lot in Pittsfield is now open. The new lot replaces the demolished Columbus Avenue Garage and features new paving and lighting.