Pittsfield Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Pittsfield to treat Onota Lake for zebra mussels

From Pittsfield News

• Pittsfield to treat Onota Lake for zebra mussels The city will treat Onota Lake with the molluscicide EarthTec QZ on Nov. 2, 9 and 16 near the Burbank Park boat ramp to control a potential zebra mussel infestation, with swimming banned for people and pets on those days.Pittsfield News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Notice of Early Voting Location and Hours for the November 3, 2026 Election: Wednesday 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 Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 101.Town of Pittsfield
• 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets at City Hall The Pittsfield Public School Committee meets Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers.Town of Pittsfield

Yesterday in Pittsfield (Tue, Oct 27)

• City to close Hubbard Avenue underpass for a week City officials say closing the Hubbard Avenue underpass offers the quickest, safest fix for the busy road's stormwater-related problems, according to The Berkshire Eagle.Berkshire Eagle

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 a.m.: Retirement Board meets Thursday The Pittsfield Retirement Board meets Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at 114 Fenn Street.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 a.m.: Housing Resource Fair offers assistance info Pittsfield will hold a Housing Resource Fair on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m., connecting residents with local housing assistance programs.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 p.m.: Meeting set at Capeless Elementary A meeting is scheduled in the conference room at Capeless Elementary School on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee holds hearing The Community Preservation Committee meets Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Room 203, followed by a public hearing on CPA funding requests.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 p.m.: Human Services Advisory Council meets The Human Services Advisory Council meets Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 29: Drop-in genealogy help offered at library The library offers drop-in genealogy assistance on Thursday mornings, including Oct. 29.Pittsfield Public Library
• Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 p.m.: Halloween Parade steps off Friday Pittsfield's Halloween Parade steps off Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 Polls across Pittsfield will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 for the state election.Town of Pittsfield

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