| Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further Notice
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As drought conditions spread across Massachusetts and the wildfire risk continues to grow, the City of Pittsfield is prohibiting any outdoor fires at least until further notice.
"Historically low rainfall, bright and breezy weather, and bone-dry fuel sources mean that any outdoor fire will quickly |
| Pittsfield Announces Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Pavement Repair
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Please be advised that a section of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail north of Crane Avenue will be closed for pavement repair on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15.
There will be no access to the trail from the Crane Ave trailhead while this work is underway.
While the trailhead will |
 | Dalton Select Board Delays Special Election Decision
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board on Tuesday voted to delay any action on setting a special election to fill its vacant seat until the town confirms that proper legal procedures were followed.
The board was shown a citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election and an election timeline |
 | Pittsfield Veteran Turns 102
Mayor Marchetti presents Salatino with a proclamation recognizing his service and contribution to the community. Salatino will turn 102 on Nov. 27.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city resident and veteran was recognized this week as he closes in on his 102 birthday this month.
On Tuesday, Anthony "Tony" Salatino |
 | Berkshire County Historical Society To Collect Oral Histories
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society concludes its year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" with two events that honor the journey that led to the novel's discovery.
"Billy Budd, Sailor" was discovered |
 | BMC Names COO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Tejas Gandhi has been named Chief Operating Officer of Berkshire Medical Center.
Gandhi will begin his new leadership role at BMC on Nov. 18.
"As the region's community teaching hospital and center for higher |
| Governor Announces Grant Opportunities for Fire Safety Education
STOW, Mass.—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for $2 million in grants to support fire and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fire at home.
The Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grant |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: Pittsfield Power Possibilities
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Rosemary Wessel, the Director of Berkshire Environmental Action Team's No Fracked Gas in Mass program, will speak at the November Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom and start at 6:00 PM. Registration is required to receive |
| Pittsfield Updates Old Container Pickup Schedule
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — As pickup of the old trash and recycling containers started this week, the city shares the following updates:
Casella originally planned to pick up all old containers every day for each route this week. However, due to the varying sizes and large quantity of old containers being placed at the curb, |
| Pittsfield Tax Rates Down But Values Mean Increased Bills
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city's tax rates have gone down but rising property values will increase most bills.
On Tuesday, the City Council approved a residential tax rate of $17.94 per $1,000 of valuation and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.96 per $1,000 of valuation.
The fiscal year 2025 |
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