Pittsfield Morning Brief, Oct. 20: Fire department warns of alcohol fire challenge

From Pittsfield News

• Fire department warns of alcohol fire challenge The Pittsfield Fire Department is warning residents about social media challenges that use isopropyl alcohol and open flames, saying the trend has recently appeared locally and caused severe burns to children elsewhere.Pittsfield News
• City offers home vaccine visits for homebound residents The Pittsfield Health Department will send a public health nurse to give free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to homebound residents who arrange a visit by calling the department.Pittsfield News
• FY27 Community Preservation funding cycle opens Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee opened its fall eligibility window for FY27 funding, with a public hearing on priorities set for Oct. 29.Pittsfield News
• Sewer smoke testing to begin citywide The city will begin smoke testing its sanitary sewer system Oct. 21 to find sources of unwanted water entering the pipes, a process expected to run for several months.Pittsfield News
• Housing Resource Fair set for Oct. 29 Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is holding a free Housing Resource Fair at the Center on Robbins Avenue, where residents can connect with housing agencies.Pittsfield News
• Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns Oct. 24 The Berkshire Athenaeum will host its annual free pumpkin carving event Oct. 24, with carving stations, crafts and a scavenger hunt for families.Pittsfield News

Happening Wed, Oct 21

• 3:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday at 3:00 p.m The Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3:00 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• 5:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust board meets Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust meets Wednesday to continue work on affordable housing initiatives in the city.Town of Pittsfield
• 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets at City Hall The Pittsfield Zoning Board of Appeals convenes Wednesday evening at City Hall to review zoning variance and special permit requests.Town of Pittsfield

Pittsfield on Tue, Oct 20

• Defense contractor to invest $1.3 million in Pittsfield site A company upgrading facilities tied to Virginia-class submarine missile integration plans to invest $1.3 million in its Pittsfield and Manassas facilities, according to Marine Insight.Marine Insight
• Housing Authority director resigns amid scrutiny Tina Danzy resigned as director of the Pittsfield Housing Authority after serving just over two years, following scrutiny from the board and tenants, the Berkshire Eagle reported.Berkshire Eagle

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds wetlands hearings Pittsfield's Conservation Commission holds Wetlands Protection Act public hearings Thursday at City Hall, followed by its regular meeting.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: Traffic Commission meets at City Hall The Pittsfield Traffic Commission meets Thursday evening in Room 203 at City Hall to review traffic and parking matters.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 22, 8:30 a.m.: Early voting opens this week at City Hall Pittsfield residents can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 election in Room 101 at City Hall, with posted hours running through Oct. 27.Town of Pittsfield
• Mon, Oct 26, 5:15 p.m.: Historical Commission meets at City Hall Pittsfield's Historical Commission meets Monday in Room 203 at City Hall.Town of Pittsfield
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Halloween Parade seeks new participants Organizers of Pittsfield's 2026 Halloween Parade hold a meeting Monday at City Hall for groups interested in joining this year's parade.Town of Pittsfield

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