Fire officials warn of alcohol fire challenge

From Pittsfield News

• Fire department warns of alcohol fire challenge trend. The Pittsfield Fire Department is warning residents about a social media trend that pairs isopropyl alcohol with open flames, a stunt that has surfaced locally and caused severe burns in children elsewhere.Pittsfield News

Happening Mon, Oct 19

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Notice of Early Voting Location and Hours for the November 3, 2026 Election: Monday at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Notice of Early Voting Location and Hours for the November 3, 2026 Election is listed on the town calendar for Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 101.Town of Pittsfield
• 3:30 p.m.: Licensing Board meets at City Hall. Pittsfield's Licensing Board meets at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 70 Allen Street, to handle routine licensing business.Town of Pittsfield
• October Book Club discusses 'The Book Censor's Library'. The Berkshire Athenaeum's monthly book club meets to discuss "The Book Censor's Library" by Bothanya Al-Essa.Pittsfield Public Library

Pittsfield on Sun, Oct 18

• Pittsfield golf team advances to Western Mass tournament. Pittsfield is among five Berkshire County golf teams and two individuals heading to the Western Mass. tournaments, the Berkshire Eagle reported.Berkshire Eagle

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.: Public Health and Safety committee meets Tuesday. The City Council's Committee on Public Health and Safety convenes at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.: Community Development Board holds public hearings. The Community Development Board meets at 6 p.m. and will take up scheduled public hearings on local development matters.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.: Parks Commission convenes at City Hall. The Pittsfield Parks Commission meets at 6 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 p.m.: Airport Commission meets at Tamarack Road terminal. The Pittsfield Municipal Airport Commission meets at 5 p.m. at the airport terminal, 832 Tamarack Road.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 20: Library screens democracy-themed film Tuesday. The Berkshire Athenaeum hosts a screening of "The King Is Dead, Now What? The 250 Year Struggle For Democracy" on Oct. 20.Pittsfield Public Library
• Wed, Oct 21, 3:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday afternoon. Pittsfield's Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting at 3 p.m. on Oct. 21.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Wednesday. The Affordable Housing Trust meets at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 to continue its work on housing programs.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning board holds abutter hearing Wednesday. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, including a scheduled abutter notification hearing.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds wetlands hearings Thursday. The Conservation Commission holds Wetlands Protection Act public hearings at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 p.m.: BRTA advisory board meets Thursday. The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m. at the BRTA Intermodal Transportation Center and virtually.Berkshire Regional Transit Authority

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