Sewer smoke testing begins Wednesday

From Pittsfield News

• Fire officials warn of isopropyl alcohol fire trend. The Pittsfield Fire Department is warning residents about social media challenges that ignite isopropyl alcohol, saying the trend has reached the community and caused severe burns to children elsewhere.Pittsfield News
• Only 3 of 11 recent deeds list sale prices. Pittsfield News found that just three of 11 recently recorded property deeds included sale prices, with the rest awaiting a registry update.Pittsfield News
• City offers home vaccinations for homebound residents. The Pittsfield Health Department will send a public health nurse to give free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are homebound. Residents can arrange a visit by calling (413) 499-9411.Pittsfield News
• CPA funding cycle opens, hearing set Oct. 29. Pittsfield's Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 on how CPA funds should be prioritized, as the fall FY27 application window stays open through Nov. 20.Pittsfield News
• Sewer smoke testing begins Oct. 21 citywide. 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.Pittsfield News
• Housing Resource Fair set for 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.Pittsfield News
• Pumpkin Carving Spooktacular returns Oct. 24. 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.Pittsfield News

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Notice of Early Voting Location and Hours for the November 3, 2026 Election: Tuesday 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 Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 101.City of Pittsfield
• 5:00 p.m.: Pittsfield Municipal Airport Commission meets Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. The Pittsfield Municipal Airport Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Pittsfield Municipal Airport, 832 Tamarack Road, Airport Terminal.City of Pittsfield
• 6:00 p.m.: Community Development Board holds hearings Oct. 20. Pittsfield's Community Development Board holds public hearings Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where residents can weigh in on pending development and land-use applications.City of Pittsfield
• 6:00 p.m.: Committee on Public Health and Safety meets Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The Committee on Public Health and Safety meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Council Chambers.City of Pittsfield
• Library screens democracy documentary Oct. 20. The Berkshire Athenaeum will screen the film "The King Is Dead, Now What? The 250 Year Struggle For Democracy" on Oct. 20 at the library.Pittsfield Public Library

Pittsfield on Mon, Oct 19

• ICE detains father of fire-displaced Pittsfield family. Berkshire Eagle reports a Pittsfield family lost their home in a fire, and days later ICE detained the father of a 5-month-old in New York, leaving the family struggling to recover.Berkshire Eagle

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 19: Library celebrates Friends of Libraries Week. The Berkshire Athenaeum is marking National Friends of Libraries Week from Oct. 19 through Oct. 24, celebrating the volunteers and supporters who back the library.Pittsfield Public Library
• Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning board of appeals convenes Oct. 21. Pittsfield's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers to hear zoning appeal requests from residents and businesses.City of Pittsfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Oct. 21. Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust meets Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. to discuss the city's affordable housing programs and funding.City of Pittsfield
• Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 p.m.: BRTA advisory board meets Oct. 22. The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at the BRTA Intermodal Transportation Center and virtually to review regional transit matters.City of Pittsfield
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Halloween Parade seeks new participants Oct. 26. The city will hold a new participant meeting for the 2026 Halloween Parade on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in Room 203 at City Hall for groups wanting to join.City of Pittsfield

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