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RegionObama TransitionDaily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Other StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Sewer Collection System Evaluation Study to Begin - August 25, 2008
The City of Pittsfield Department of Public Utilities is conducting a sewer collection system study for the purpose of locating sources of storm water inflow to the City’s system. The purpose of the study is to locate connections such as catch basins, area drains, roof drains, broken sewer pipe and deteriorated pipe joints using a method called “smoke testing.”
During testing, non-toxic and non-staining white smoke is introduced through the sanitary sewer system via a smoke-generating device. During this procedure, white smoke will vent from holes in manhole covers located on the street and plumbing vent pipes located on the roofs of the nearby homes and businesses. THIS IS NORMAL AND SHOULD NOT BE CAUSE FOR ALARM.
The smoke testing is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 25th and will continue for 8 to 10 weeks. Informational door hangers will be distributed to the affected residences and businesses 24 to 72 hours prior to the smoke testing being performed. The smoke testing will be conducted by the City’s engineering consultants, S EA Consultants and Flow Assessment Services. Representatives of these firms will carry photo identification and their vehicles will be clearly labeled with the company name and phone number.
If you have any questions regarding the smoke testing work, please contact City of Pittsfield Department of Public Works & Utilities at 413-499-9330 or Kate Goyette at S EA Consultants at 508-270-6507. |
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