School choice costs district $6.4 million

From Pittsfield News

• Deed filings show few sale prices this period. Pittsfield News combed this period's registry filings and found far fewer sale prices recorded than usual, leaving several notable property transfers without the dollar figures that normally accompany them.Pittsfield News

Pittsfield on Sun, Oct 11

• School choice in Pittsfield has larger financial impact than thought. The district now estimates it lost about $6.4 million in Chapter 70 aid for 2025-26 after 684 students left through school choice, roughly $2 million more than earlier projected, the Berkshire Eagle reports.Berkshire Eagle
• City opens FY27 Community Preservation funding round. Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on October 29 on how to spend Community Preservation Act funds under the city's preservation plan, the city announced.Town of Pittsfield
• Health advisory issued for Pontoosuc Lake algae. The city issued a public health advisory for Pontoosuc Lake after blue-green algae blooms were observed, following Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidance to avoid contact with the water.Town of Pittsfield
• Library plans pumpkin carving event for Oct. 24. The Berkshire Athenaeum will bring its pumpkin patch inside for the annual Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the city announced.Town of Pittsfield

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 12: City offices, library closed Monday for holiday. City Hall and all municipal offices are closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day, and the Berkshire Athenaeum is closed as well.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 13, 9:30 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Tuesday morning. Pittsfield's Board of Assessors meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, in Room 108 at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Town of Pittsfield
• Tue, Oct 13: Library hosts tween 3D modeling challenge. The Berkshire Athenaeum runs a 3D modeling challenge Tuesday, October 13, for tweens ages 10 to 15.Pittsfield Public Library
• Tue, Oct 13: Kenn Morr Band plays free library concert. The Berkshire Athenaeum hosts a free concert by the Kenn Morr Band, part of its Still Shining series, Tuesday, October 13.Pittsfield Public Library
• Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 p.m.: City Council meets Tuesday night. Pittsfield's City Council holds its regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, running through 10 p.m.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 p.m.: Council on Aging meets Wednesday afternoon. Pittsfield's Council on Aging meets at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, at the Ralph Froio Senior Center boardroom, 330 North Street, and on Zoom.Town of Pittsfield
• Wed, Oct 14: Library runs kids bike safety workshop. The Berkshire Athenaeum holds a Bike Smart Kids bike safety workshop for children Wednesday, October 14.Pittsfield Public Library
• Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday evening. The Pittsfield Public School Committee meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 70 Allen Street.Pittsfield Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Wednesday night. Pittsfield's Cultural Council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, in Room 203 at City Hall.Town of Pittsfield
• Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 a.m.: Saturday is last day to register to vote. Saturday, October 17, is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 election and an early voting location, open 8 a.m. to noon at City Hall, Room 101.Town of Pittsfield

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