Pittsfield, MA | Both grants were awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration
Pittsfield, MA – U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal, Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, and North Adams Mayor Thomas Bernard joined city officials for two federal grant announcements from the U.S. Department of Transportation today.
The grants, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will provide Pittsfield Municipal Airport with $315,000 to update the airport master plan to show current and future needs of the facility; and $90,000 to the Harriman-And-West Airport in the City of North Adams to address key issues, objectives, and goals pertinent to the airport’s future development.
“This is terrific news for both North Adams and Pittsfield,” said Congressman Neal. “The fact that these two communities are able to continue to operate public airports is impressive. I am certain that the funding provided from these FAA grants will ensure the longevity and success of both facilities.”
Mayor Tyer said, “I deeply appreciate the Federal Aviation Administration’s investment toward the Airport Master Plan for the Pittsfield Municipal Airport. This grant funding will continue to advance the important work of the master plan, which includes several areas of priority including aviation forecast, expanded facility requirements, and an update to the airport layout plan. We look forward to the collaborative process ahead and the benefits that will result for the airport’s tenants, users, and the community.”
“I’m grateful to the FAA, and to Congressman Neal, for their support for Harriman-And-West airport in North Adams, and in particular for recognizing the need and the opportunity to update the airport’s master plan,” said Mayor Bernard. “This is a positive development for the facility, one that will provide insight about current and future needs around operating space, use patterns, facilities, and management structure. Informed by these studies, the resulting master plan will provide a framework to manage current operations and future growth. The grant complements existing plans for a new administration building, and will help provide increased structure and stability for the airport, which serves hobbyists, small businesses, and a major aircraft maintenance facility.”
Pittsfield Municipal Airport and Harriman-And-West Airport are both general, regional aviation airports located in Berkshire County.
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