Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam Removal

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State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier says the dam removal will be disruptive but the community will be better off in the long run.
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Jennifer Doyle-Breen, project manager, explains the construction process to about 50 residents who attended the information session.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Bel Air Dam removal won’t be an easy process but state officials promise it will be worth it.

About 50 people gathered at the Polish Falcon Club on Wednesday to hear details about the $20 million endeavor funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and conclude at the end of 2026.

“What’s about to happen with the Bel Air Dam is a big deal,” state Rep. Tricia Farley Bouvier said. “It’s going to be disruptive and our community is going to be better off in the end for it but it’s going to be hard.”…

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