Pittsfield brief: Friday, October 2, 2026

Opioid deaths are falling in Massachusetts but meth and marijuana use is rising, recovery center says

Opioid deaths are falling in Massachusetts but meth and marijuana use is rising, recovery center says.

Meth, marijuana use rise as opioid deaths fall. Massachusetts opioid overdose deaths are falling, but addiction specialists say methamphetamine and marijuana use is rising, including among members of Pittsfield's Living in Recovery peer support center, according to WAMC.WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Historic district study panel meets Monday. Pittsfield's Local Historic District Study Committee meets Monday at 6 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 p.m.: School Building Needs Commission meets at Taconic. Pittsfield's School Building Needs Commission meets Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Epicurean Room at Taconic High School, 96 Valentine Road.Town of Pittsfield
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Lake Management Commission convenes Tuesday night. The Lake Management Commission meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday. Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
Wed, Oct 7, 11:00 a.m.: Homeless Advisory Committee meets Wednesday morning. Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee meets Wednesday at 11 a.m., according to the city's public calendar.Town of Pittsfield
Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday at City Hall. The Pittsfield Board of Health meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 p.m.: Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday afternoon. Pittsfield's Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday at 2 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield