Pittsfield Morning Brief, Oct. 30: City plans Onota Lake mussel treatments in November

From Pittsfield News

• City plans Onota Lake mussel treatments in November Pittsfield will apply the molluscicide EarthTec QZ at Onota Lake on Nov. 2, 9 and 16 to control a potential zebra mussel infestation near the Burbank Park boat ramp, with swimming banned for people and pets on those days.Pittsfield News
• Salvation Army brings free lunch to library Friday The Salvation Army will hand out free meals from its Mobile Kitchen Truck at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Friday, Oct. 30, at noon. The library announced the event as part of a recurring Friday lunch series.Pittsfield News
• Library plans teen Halloween party Friday The Berkshire Athenaeum will host a Halloween event for teens Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Young Adult Department, with snacks, drinks and Jackbox games.Pittsfield News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Oct. 30 is last day to vote early, register Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day for early voting and voter registration ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with hours posted at Pittsfield City Hall, Room 101.Town of Pittsfield
• 7:00 p.m.: Halloween Parade steps off Friday evening Pittsfield's Halloween Parade starts Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Library offers trick-or-treating for young kids The Berkshire Athenaeum hosts trick-or-treating for children age 6 and under on Friday, Oct. 30.Pittsfield Public Library

Yesterday in Pittsfield (Thu, Oct 29)

• Pittsfield ranks among top luxury housing markets Pittsfield placed among the top five markets in the Fall 2026 WSJ/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking, after holding the top spot last quarter, according to Realtor.com.Realtor.com
• Underpass to close for a week of repairs Pittsfield plans to close the Hubbard Avenue underpass for about a week to complete repairs, according to the Berkshire Eagle.Berkshire Eagle
• How Pittsfield processes early and mail-in ballots The Berkshire Eagle describes how Pittsfield election officials handle early voting and mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Berkshire Eagle
• Dream Center director hikes to raise $20,000 Katelynn Miner, director of the Berkshire Dream Center in Pittsfield, began a three-day hike this week to help raise $20,000 for the nonprofit by year's end, the Berkshire Eagle reports.Berkshire Eagle

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 5:30 p.m.: Trick-or-treat hours set for Saturday Pittsfield's citywide trick-or-treat hours run Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5:30 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 a.m.: Library lets kids adopt a stuffed monster The Berkshire Athenaeum hosts Adopt a Monster on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 10 a.m., with a craft and take-home stuffed monsters while supplies last.Pittsfield Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Historic district study committee meets Monday The Local Historic District Study Committee meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, Room 203.Town of Pittsfield
• Mon, Nov 2: Library hosts weekly mahjong group Monday The library's Monday Mahjong Group meets Nov. 2 for a social game session.Pittsfield Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 5:00 p.m.: Fiber arts group meets Monday evening The Darn-Yarns Fiber Arts Group meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Blake Room near the Reference Desk.Pittsfield Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Election Day polls open Tuesday, Nov. 3 Pittsfield polling places open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the state election.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Nov 3: Tinker Tots play program meets Tuesday Tinker Tots, a child-centered play program for infants and toddlers, meets at the library Tuesday, Nov. 3.Pittsfield Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday The Pittsfield Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 a.m.: Coffee with the Community set for Wednesday Coffee with the Community runs Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 a.m.: Homeless Advisory Committee meets Wednesday The Homeless Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.Town of Pittsfield

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