By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff, Thursday, April 14, 2022
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several rounds of applause filled council chambers on Thursday when Mayor Linda Tyer announced America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community awards totaling $5.9 million.
The 18 recipients were granted funds ranging from $50,000 to $800,000 to support services for childhood development, youth intervention, mental health and substance use disorders, disabled elderly and veterans, community-based initiatives, and cultural organizations.
Pittsfield was allocated about $41 million in federal ARPA funds that must be spent by 2026.