The 64th Annual Halloween Parade

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The Department of Community Development Recreation Program has announced that the 64th Annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, is Friday, October 24th at 7 pm. The parade route will begin on North Street at the corner of Fenn Street and end at Wahconah Park.

The following roads in both directions will be closed beginning at 5:30 pm:

North Street from Park Square to Fenn Street

Fenn Street from North Street to First Street

Depot from North Street to McKay Street

The remainder of the route, North Street to Wahconah Park, will be closed at 6:00 pm.

There will be no parking on these streets listed after 5:00pm. Please remove your car before this time.

In addition, Trick-or-Treat in Pittsfield is scheduled for Friday, October 31st from 5:30 to 7 pm citywide. Please leave your lights on if you wish to receive children.

For more information contact Rebecca Tefft, Pittsfield Recreation Activities Coordinator at 499-9370 or email rtefft@pittsfieldch.com

The Department of Community Development Recreation Program has announced the 64th annual Halloween Parade line up as follows:

Halloween Parade Line Up 2008

1. Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office Motorcycles

Grand Marshall Sheriff Carmen C. Massimiano

Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office Marchers

Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office Float

2. Pittsfield Fire Department Fire Truck(s)

3. Elected Officials 

4. Pittsfield High School Marching Band

5. Williams School float

Williams School marchers

6. Vox Communications - WUPE FM Van

Vox Communications - LIVE 95.9 Van

Vox Communications – Marchers

7. Halloween Yard Haunters Marchers & Car

8. Hinsdale Brownie Scout Troop 37

9. CYC Cheerleaders & Afterschool Program 

10. Crosby Elementary School Float 
Crosby Elementary School Marchers

11. Pittsfield Jr. Football Marchers

12. Taconic High School Marching Band

13. Allendale Elementary School Marchers

14. Capeless Elementary School Flat Bed Truck

 Capeless Elementary School marchers

15. Morningside Community School Float

Morningside Community School Marchers

16. Brownie Troop # 8 Marchers

17. Berkshire Fathers Shared Families Float
4 marchers

18. 3 fire trucks from Mike Nugai  

19. Stearns Elementary School Float  

Stearns Elementary School Marchers

20. Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition Float

21. Clean Freak Auto Club

22. Berkshire Eagle Santa Fund Mrs. Claus & Fire Truck 

This line up is subject to change.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
 
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
  • Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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