Town News
Teen Halloween event set for Friday at library
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.
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Town News
Salvation Army offers free lunch at 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.
Town News
Pittsfield to treat Onota Lake for zebra mussels 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.
Town News
Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns to Berkshire Athenaeum
The Berkshire Athenaeum will host its annual Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular on Oct. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., offering free pumpkins, carving stations, crafts and a scavenger hunt for families.
Town News
Pittsfield to host housing resource fair Oct. 29
Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring a free Housing Resource Fair on Oct. 29 at the Center at 193 Robbins Avenue, where residents can meet with local housing agencies.
Government
Pittsfield to begin sewer smoke testing Oct. 21
The City of Pittsfield announced Oct. 19 that smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system will begin Oct. 21 and continue for several months to locate sources of unwanted water entering the system.
Government
Pittsfield opens FY27 Community Preservation funding cycle
Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 on CPA fund priorities, and the fall eligibility application window for FY27 CPA funding is open through Nov. 20.
Town News
Pittsfield offers home vaccinations for homebound residents
The Pittsfield Health Department announced it will send a public health nurse to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are homebound, at no out-of-pocket cost. Residents can arrange a visit by calling (413) 499-9411.
Town News
Pittsfield Fire Department warns of dangerous alcohol fire challenges
The Pittsfield Fire Department warned residents about social media challenges that use isopropyl alcohol and open flames, saying the trend has recently appeared in the community and has caused severe burn injuries in children elsewhere.
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