Pittsfield Council on Aging and Senior Center

UPDATE: As a result of low signup, I will have to cancel this trip. For the people who made payments, you will be reimbursed. Starting this Wednesday, you may stop by the office to collect.
FYI: It’s unfortunate, but if we do not have at least 40 ppl signed up trips will be cancelled.
Hope to see you on the next trip🧡

The city of Pittsfield’s annual Veterans Day Parade (rain or shine) will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 11.

For those participating, the lineup will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Fenn, Pearl, and Allen streets. The group will proceed to North Street, and head south to the Veterans Memorial on South Street.

A ceremony will follow at the memorial, with opening remarks from Mayor Peter Marchetti. The Master of Ceremonies will be Woody Vaspra from American Legion Post 68. The officer of the day is Tyrone Belanger of the Vietnam Veterans of America, James E Callahan, Chapter 65. The event will also recognize the Berkshire Veterans Coalition “Veteran of the Year”, Mr. Joseph DiFilipo.

Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) will televise the parade and ceremony on CityLink 1303 and on PCTV Select available at pittsfieldtv.org, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The parade and ceremony will also air on the PCTV page.

This is exciting news. The first round of residents will be chosen by lottery for the renovated White Terrace Housing Venture. So, if anyone has been on a waiting list for housing this would be a good opportunity. People may click on the link to apply:
https://regandevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/Terrace-592-Apartments-Brochure.pdf

Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Springside Pond to celebrate the completion of the restoration project.

Following this ceremony, we hope to see you at the Pittsfield Parks & Recreation Annual Community Bike Ride on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail at 11a.m. More details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/15ZRWCGhff/

Please be advised that the city’s street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for October 29 to November 1:

October 29: Milling of Curtis Terrace between Tyler St. & Springside Ave.

October 30: Finish milling and first course of paving of Curtis Terrace

October 31 & November 1: Raise structures and install curbing on Curtis Terrace

On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

The City of Pittsfield thanks you for your patience during this time.

Please join us Halloween Night, October 31st, from 5pm-7pm.

Trunk or Treat.
Popcorn machine.
Hot chocolate.
Apple cider.
Donuts.
Free gift card raffles.

This event will be outside in our parking lot.

See you tomorrow for this heartwarming story 💜
At the senior center from 2-4pm

The Christian Center delivers hundreds of meals on Thanksgiving Day each year to elderly shut-ins.

Today, meal sign-up's were dropped off at housing properties across the city.

If you are an elderly shut-in who lives in a private home and would like us to deliver you a meal, please call our office or send an email:
(413) 443-2828
[email protected]

Here is an updated schedule for the Thanksgiving Angel Signup which has more evening time for those who work🧡

This Saturday, 10/26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10-1, the Pittsfield Police Department is joining forces with the DEA, as well as other nearby communities by collecting as many unused prescriptions as possible.

Do you have a loved one who recently passed, a close friend, or maybe you have some expired prescriptions you haven't gotten rid of? Leaving these unused pills around creates an unintentional opportunity for someone to find them and ingest them. Feel free to stop by the PPD station located at 39 Allen Street to drop off any unwanted medications.

If you aren't able to get to the police station on Saturday, we are open 24/7 for any Pittsfield resident to drug those unused drugs off at the front lobby. Please, no sharps or liquids.

In preparation for the Halloween Parade, the following roads will be closed beginning at 5:00pm:

Tyler Street from First Street to Pine Street
Smith Street from Tyler Street to Burbank Street
Burbank Street from First Street to Morningside School
Second Street from Orchard to Burbank Street

The remainder of the route, Tyler Street from Pine Street to Woodlawn Avenue and the Woodlawn Ave bridge will be closed at 6:30 pm.

Parking will be prohibited on these streets after 5:00pm.

Don’t wait to the last minute and sign up! (Trip will be cancel if not enough signup🥺)

Join me Saturday Nov 9th for a day of gambling, craft fair or both! 🎰 🧶

Road work scheduled for 10/25 to 11/1

It is with great sadness that Chief Thomas Dawley announces the unexpected death of Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Silver. Officer Silver began his career with PPD in 2008 after graduating from the State Police Municipal Academy. Officer Silver was a member of the Berkshire County Special Response Team since 2016 as a Senior Tactical Operator and was assigned to the department's Traffic Unit. Ofc. Silver was dedicated to the profession of being a police officer and was highly respected by his peers.

Officer Silver briefly served with the Lee Police Department in 2015. Officer Silver was a certified MPTC Instructor in several areas. Officer Silver received several letters of commendation, a Weapons Seizure Award recipient, along with a Drug Buster Award.

Chief Dawley, along with members of the Pittsfield Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the Officer Silver's family, friends, and those who knew him. At this time, the department will not be releasing any more information and request privacy for Officer Silver's family.

Rest in peace Ofc. Michael Silver Call Sign #403, your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here.

Chief Thomas Dawley

🎃👻Halloween is right around the corner! Hope to see you at the Halloween Parade on October 25, 7 p.m. on Tyler Street.

Trick or Treat will be held on October 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. Keep your porch or exterior light on if you want to participate.

JUST TWO DAYS FROM NOW!

Reminder to Neighbors of the Bel Air Dam off of Wahconah St in Pittsfield:

Community Meeting on the Bel Air Dam Removal Project on Oct 23rd at 5:30 pm at Polish Falcons Club.

Come to hear the latest updates and ask questions of the City and engineering firm handling the dam removal.