Pittsfield Historical Commission unanimously approves demolition of vacant 1880 Bradford Street residence. Mia Giardina of Allstar Excavation presented the application for the wood-frame single-family home, uninhabited for a decade, which sits alongside a commercial building that will remain. In
Pittsfield Community Preservation Committee approves prior minutes and schedules spring project presentations. Chair Danielle Steinmann welcomed new member David Pill as the committee approved December 2025 minutes with one abstention. Kevin Rayner, City of Pittsfield, reported seven applications
Pittsfield Board of Health unanimously continued nuisance order for six-year vacant property. The board voted to extend the 2022 demolition order against 159 Union Street pending completion of specific remediation work by March 24, 2026, after attorney Steven Hemmingway reported that estate
The Homelessness Advisory Committee heard the Board of Health's recommendation against a camping ban. Director of Public Health Andy Cambi told the committee the health department instead proposed a peer support program modeled on Northampton's work, with trained staff hired through the health
City Council subcommittee clears Historic District Study Committee and three Rule amendments. The Ordinances & Rules Subcommittee unanimously approved a petition from the Pittsfield Historical Commission establishing an 18-month Local Historic District Study Committee to examine preservation
Pittsfield Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approves 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees. The board, chaired by Matthew Kerwood with Members William Flynn, Timothy Hannigan, Timothy Bartini, and Bonnie Galant present, also approved the 2025 Annual Statement and authorized staff
Pittsfield Human Services Advisory Council heard six nonprofit presentations on community services. Chair Rosalind Kopfstein and members listened to reports from Habitat for Humanity's Community Navigator Program (targeting 800 Pittsfield residents, 58 percent minorities), ServiceNet's year-round
Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approved $120,000 in additional ARPA funding for two projects facing cost overruns. Chair Michael McCarthy and Vice Chair Justine Dodds steered amendments to existing contracts with Westside Legends and Habitat for Humanity, allocating $70,000 for
Pittsfield Zoning Board grants permit for former gas station office use. Chair Albert Ingegni, III and the five-member board unanimously approved Louis Costi's special permit to re-establish a nonconforming office at 156 West Housatonic Street under Article 23 Sections 8.4 and 8.3, with
Pittsfield Parks Commission unanimously approved seven events across city parks through September. The commission greenlighted six events outright, including the No Kings 3 march at The Common on March 28, the Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble and Westside Easter Egg Hunt both on April 4, three Eagles
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