Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
 
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square to Depot Street starting at 2 p.m.
 
First Fridays at Five will include artist opening receptions; a community walk with NAMI; live music on the city stage; a family fun zone; artisan vendors; fire dancing at Persip Park; art demonstrations; a beer garden at Hot Plate Brewing and much more.
 
Go to LovePittsfield.com for a full list of activities.
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Letter: Give Student Petitioner Flag Responsibilities

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

Regarding the sophomore student at Mount Greylock Regional School, the conversation around changing the governance of the town flag pole is currently missing its mark.

The young man wants representation and the support of his community. I understand that desire, and the town's best response is to, of course, disregard the request for a new flag. Instead, they ought to consider the option to offer the student the responsibility to raise, lower, and fold the current flags of the United States of America, The Commonwealth, and the POW-MIA.

This duty includes lowering the flags in inclement weather and ensuring they never touch the ground. Williamstown could offer him a great responsibility. Entrusting the flags' care to him should satisfy his desire for participation in American culture.

Charles Kronick
Vermont; formerly of Pittsfield, Mass.

 

 

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