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Applications are now being accepted for the City of Pittsfield’s Citizens Academy, which will begin in late August.

The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government. Participants will gain awareness on the various functions of city departments within municipal government, tour designated locations, and engage in breakout activities. Attendees also will learn more about service opportunities available within local government.

“We have seen continuous growth of this academy throughout the years and 95 community members who have participated to date,” said Catherine VanBramer, director of administrative services. “Community engagement is a vital part of my role with the city, and it is my hope that we encourage more members of our community to actively participate in their government. I look forward to welcoming a new class for the sixth year of the academy.”

Class size will be limited to 25 participants. The sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings between August 21 and November 6. The sessions will be held 6-8 p.m. at various locations throughout the city. During the sessions, participants will interact with department heads and other city staff to learn about the day-to-day operations, tour various workspaces, and participate in
breakout activities.

To be eligible for the Citizens Academy, applicants must be at least 18, live or work in Pittsfield, and be able to attend each of the 12-week sessions to the best of their ability.

Sessions vary every year but can include topics such as:
• Overview of Municipal Government
• City Council and School Committee
• Police and Fire Departments
• Department of Public Services & Utilities
• Community Development
• City Clerk
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Airport
• Cultural Development
• Berkshire Athenaeum
• Human Resources
• Health Department & Building Inspectors
• Finance & Information Technology
• Building Maintenance
• Council on Aging, RSVP & Veterans Services

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate and be publicly recognized for their participation.

Program details and information on how to apply are available on the city’s website: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/government/citizens_academy.php

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, July 26. For additional information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (413) 499-9322 or email [email protected].
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Se aceptan solicitudes para la Academia de Ciudadanos de la Ciudad de Pittsfield, que comenzará a fines de agosto.

La Academia de Ciudadanos, un programa de 12 semanas, está diseñado para ayudar a los miembros de la comunidad a comprender el funcionamiento del gobierno local. Los participantes adquirirán conocimiento sobre el gobierno municipal y las diversas funciones de los departamentos de la ciudad, recorrerán lugares seleccionados y participarán en actividades de grupo. Además, los participantes aprenderán sobre las oportunidades de servicio disponibles dentro del gobierno local.

" A lo largo de los años hemos visto un crecimiento continuo de esta academia; hasta la fecha 95 miembros de la comunidad han participado", comentó Catherine VanBramer, Directora de Servicios Administrativos. “La participación de la comunidad es una parte vital de mi papel en la ciudad, y espero motivar a más miembros de nuestra comunidad a participar activamente en su gobierno. Ansío darle la bienvenida a una nueva clase en el sexto año de la academia.”

El tamaño de la clase estará limitado a 25 participantes. Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo de 6 a 8 pm, los miércoles por la noche entre el 21 de agosto y el 6 de noviembre, en diferentes sitios de la ciudad. Los participantes interactuarán con los jefes de departamento y otros miembros del personal de la ciudad para aprender sobre las operaciones diarias, recorrer distintos espacios de trabajo y participar en actividades de trabajo.

Para participar en la Academia de Ciudadanos, los interesados deben ser mayores de 18 años, vivir o trabajar en Pittsfield y, en la medida de sus posibilidades, asistir al total de 12 sesiones.

Las sesiones varían cada año, pero pueden incluir temas tales como:
• Visión general del gobierno municipal
• Concejo Municipal y Comité Escolar
• Departamento de Policía y de Bomberos
• Departmento de Servicios Públicos
• Desarrollo Comunitario
• Oficina del Secretario
• Diversidad, equidad e inclusion
• Aeropuerto
• Desarrollo Cultural
• Biblioteca
• Recursos Humanos
• Departamento de Salud e Inspectores de Edificios
• Finanzas y Tecnología de la Información
• Mantenimiento de Edificios
• Consejo para Ancianos, RSVP y Servicios para Veteranos

Al finalizar el programa, los participantes recibirán un certificado y serán reconocidos públicamente por su participación.

Los detalles del programa están disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/government/citizens_academy.php

El plazo de aplicación es el viernes 26 de julio antes de las 4.00 pm. Para obtener mayor información, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina del Alcalde al (413) 499-9322 o por correo electrónico [email protected].

40 years was good run, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you, our loyal customers. We thank you all for your patronage throughout the years and will cherish all the friends we made along the way 🌹 ❤️

To our loyal customers over the last four decades, we will miss you all and we thank you ❤️ 🌹

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After 40 years of floral success in Pittsfield, Jodi's Seasonal is closing Over the course of four decades Jodi’s Seasonal has provided customers throughout the Berkshires custom garden plantings, floral arrangements, wedding flowers and more. Now the Blessings are moving on to

Business sold!! Inventory clearance, plants half off and many craft items, vases, ribbons, holiday decor, floral supplies.

BUSINESS SOLD - INVENTORY CLEARANCE 🌹

Calling all DIY’ers, crafters, or anyone else who may be interested! Loads of products, holiday decorations, wedding items, vases, ribbons containers and more! Liquidating all inventory, open now till January 4th sales. Daily 9am-4:30pm

BUSINESS SOLD - INVENTORY CLEARANCE 🌹

Calling all DIY’ers, crafters, or anyone else who may be interested! Loads of products, holiday decorations, wedding items, vases, ribbons containers and more! Liquidating all inventory, open now till January 4th sales. Daily 9am-4:30pm

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With many mixed emotions we would like to announce we have sold the business. After nearly 40 years of hard work and dedication Dave and Andrea are ready to retire and enjoy the next chapter of life. We would like to thank our customers for your loyalty through the years and have enjoyed getting to know all of you. Remaining inventory is being sold now through January 4th, please stop by to see what’s left.

Hiring part time floral designer hours can be flexible experience preferred
Call Andrea at 413-443-4145 or stop by the shop in person 🌹

NOW HIRING: Delivery Driver 🚐 🌹 $15/hour.

Part time delivery driver, flexible schedule approximately 15-20 hours a week. Typical hours 10am-2pm but can vary as the needs of the business, more hours around holiday time.

Perfect job for a retiree or stay at home parent that needs to work around school schedules.
Must have: Valid Drivers license, clean driving record, be presentable, friendly and personable.

Apply in person at 717 1/2 Crane Ave, ask for Andrea and mention this ad. open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm. Closed Sundays this time of year.

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Beautiful mums for fall $7.99 each, Quantity Discount available!

Available for pick up or delivery for Mother’s Day!

Now Hiring Experienced Floral Designer. Part time - hours can be flexible. Weekdays/weekends. Pay commensurate with experience. Apply in person at 717 1/2 Crane Ave or call 413-443-4145 ask for Andrea.

We will be closed this year starting on February 10th and reopening on February 17th, 2022. We will also not be doing any orders for Valentine’s Day this year. Due to increased costs, supply chain issues and staff shortages it is just not feasible with out sacrificing the level of quality our customers are used to. So we decided to take a break, the first one we’ve had in almost 37 years!! Thank you for your continued support, we hope everyone stays safe and healthy this new year!

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We are currently having issues with our phones and none of our incoming lines are working 😩 if you need to reach us you may send a message here and someone will call you back with in one business day. In the interim you may order through either of our websites www.jodisflowers.com or www.jodisflowers.net

We apologize for the inconvenience and are working with the phone company to get it resolved as quickly as possible!

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Help wanted: part-time delivery driver for a busy florist/greenhouse located in Pittsfield. Typical day would start around 9:30 AM/10 AM and end early afternoon or whenever daily deliveries are complete. About 15-20 hours a week. Perfect opportunity for someone retired or someone trying to work mom hours while kids are in school. Clean driving records and knowledge of Berkshire county areas helpful. Apply in person Jodi's Seasonal 717 1/2 crane ave or call 443-4145 ask for Andrea.

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Valentine’s Day grab and go!! Roses, balloons, chocolates, bears, fresh flowers!!

Whopper Begonias!! 6” pot, $8.99 each. Low care, full sun. Available in bronze or green leaf red, green leaf pink, green leaf white! Ultimate low care plant, try one! Greenhouses are open for browsing or call for curbside pick up

Baby duck family and our beautiful geese are back!!

Flower designer in training, not to bad for an 8 year old! 💜

Fresh arrangements available in our cooler! Available for pick up or local delivery! Call or message to order 413-443-4145 🌺 🌹

We have some possible severe weather coming this evening. They are saying thunderstorms with hail and possibly of an isolated tornado! If your plants are in hanging baskets or planter boxes they should be moved to an area of shelter like a covered porch or garage. If you’ve planted them into the ground already you may consider covering them with plastic bins, cardboard boxes or reinforcing them with plant stakes. It’s still very early in the season and weather can be unpredictable! Stay safe everyone! ☔️ ⛈ 🌪 🌧 💦 🌱 🌺 🌷

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Enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon into this evening SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - *Enhanced risk for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening*

A friendly reminder to those of you who have already purchased plants! Temperatures in the Berkshires are unpredictable this time of year. We have our beautiful days and it still can drop below freezing many nights. So please please please keep an eye on your planters/hanging baskets until the weather levels out. It's important on these colder evenings you bring them in to a garage, shed, porch or other covered area so they don't get frost bit, and then bring them back out during the daytime so they can get some much needed sunshine. We do guarantee our plants will be beautiful and healthy when they leave our shop and they will stay that way with proper care from you at home!

We are open as usual with precautions! Stop down to browse for Mother’s Day or give us a call or shoot us a message if you want to pre order 413-443-4145 we are also offering curbside pick up if interested

Beautiful flowering hanging baskets! Your choice $37.95 each. Call 413-443-4145 to order or inbox us. Greenhouses and outdoor roof areas are open for you to browse. We are also offering curbside pick up if you prefer!

Mother’s Day specials! 💐 Your choice of Million Bells petunias, New Guinea impatiens or geraniums in a hanging basket. $40 cash n carry! Place your order ahead and pull up to our curbside pick up if you prefer no contact. Message or call today to order 413-443-4145

Just a little sample of some of our perfect marigolds! Available today! Our greenhouses and outdoor areas are open for customers to browse. All our employees wear masks and we do ask you follow the recommendations of 6ft between patrons. We are also happy to assemble an order for you for curbside pick up if you prefer! Call 413-443-4145 or message with any questions or to place an order! 🌼🌼🌼

Dads, we’ve got you covered!! Call today to order something for Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10th!! 🌺 We have a lovely selection of blooming plants, hanging baskets, fresh flowers and many add-ons, balloons, chocolates and stuffed animals!! There is something for any budget. The main greenhouse and roof area are still open for you to browse while practicing social distancing and all of our employees wear masks. We are also happy to assemble your order and have it ready for curbside pick up if you prefer. Local delivery also available. Get your orders in early give us a call today!! 413-443-4145

Spring is here! We are heading into our busiest seasons and want to make sure you all can still get what you need while we keep proper precautions in place. All our employees including delivery drivers are wearing masks anytime we have contact with customers. In the upcoming weeks we will be posting pictures of all our beautiful hanging baskets and flats of bedding plants. Please feel free to come in and browse our main greenhouse while maintaining 6 ft from any other patrons. Also many of our products are under our outdoor roof area where you can browse with out worry as it is all outside. If you prefer a contactless pick up please call ahead and we can set aside anything you like, you can pay ahead by phone, and we can set your items in a pick up area or bring them out to you when you get here. We are also still delivering flowers and filling propane tanks as usual! Please give us a call with any questions or to place an order 413-443-4145