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šŸŒ± Which Pittsfield streets to avoid as sidewalk and utility work ramps up

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Pittsfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Pittsfield streets to avoid as sidewalk and utility work ramps up
  • Why a beloved Pittsfield volunteer died in a late-night police encounter
  • Will Pittsfieldā€™s rough bridge and ā€˜aggressiveā€™ speed bump finally get fixed?

Also on today's calendar: All Recovery Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 35.
  • Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Pittsfield sidewalk replacement and utility projects underway (wwlp.com) ā€” Expect lane closures and detours this week as Pittsfield continues sidewalk work near Dewey Avenue, Jubilee Apartments, and sections of West Street, plus underground utility work on Fenn Street. Drivers should plan alternate routes, as Fennā€™s westbound lane will stay closed for several weeks and schedules may shift with the weather.
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2. Pittsfield man killed by police fought mental illness (wwlp.com) ā€” Pittsfield residents are grappling with questions after 22-year-old Miguel Estrella, a well-regarded Habitat for Humanity volunteer, was fatally shot by city police on Onota Street following 911 calls about his mental health crisis. Friends say the system failed him and describe a caring young man working to improve his neighborhood, while the Berkshire District Attorneyā€™s Office continues its investigation.
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3. Pittsfield Council Sees Traffic Petitions (iberkshires.com) ā€” Pittsfield city councilors are pressing for fixes to the deteriorating Dalton Avenue bridge and the jarring raised crosswalk on Holmes Road, both key routes for local drivers and schoolchildren. Petitions have gone to MassDOT and city public works, with officials weighing safer designs, better signage, and new striping recommendations from a recent walking audit to slow traffic without creating new hazards.
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4. No arrests after reported gunfire near Pittsfield Boys & Girls Club (berkshireeagle.com) ā€” Pittsfield police are still investigating reported gunfire on North Pearl Street late Thursday, with no arrests yet and a nearby Boys & Girls Club window left damaged. The organization says youth safety remains its top priority as it works with authorities to understand what happened and keep the area secure.
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5. Greylock Federal Awards Special Grants to Local Food Pantries (iberkshires.com) ā€” A $50,000 special donation from Greylock Federal Credit Union is boosting several local food programs, including Pittsfield Community Food Pantry, which serves hundreds of families each week. The funds will help multiple Berkshire County organizations expand free meals, mobile pantries, and rescued-food distribution at a time of rising need, with leaders stressing how crucial this support is for Pittsfield neighborhoods and beyond.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • April Vacation Adventure Days
    Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary , 472 W Mountain Rd , Lenox
    9:00 am
  • Earth Day and Campus Green Up!
    Berkshire Community College-Campus Events , 1350 West St , Pittsfield
    11:00 am
    • Thursday April 23
  • Baby Animals @ Hancock Shaker Village
    Hancock Shaker Village , 1843 W Housatonic St , Pittsfield
    11:00 am
  • Glow-in-the-dark after Party
    Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library , 1 Wendell Ave , Pittsfield
    1:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just had a marvelous experience with Bees Moving ST (beesmovingst.com)!
    We needed to move furniture in 3 rooms of our house to better accommodate our family. Bees Moving ST were great setting up our appointment, set aā€¦ (Nextdoor Holmes Rd)
  • Looking for someone who is licensed to apply neem oil to two crabapple trees.
    My yard guy doesnā€™t have anyone in his crew who is licensed. (Nextdoor Elm)
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0021 in Pittsfield. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Pittsfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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