Letter: Bridge/Road repair

Letter to the Editor07:00PM / Monday, July 12, 2021Print Story | Email Story

To the Editor:

I sympathize with the people on Holmes Road with their bridge in disrepair. Just come on out to the Peck's Road Causeway, Hancock area, and you'll see more barrels and barriers and one-lane lights in such a small area.

It's a shame that the city has let its infrastructure get that bad but mind you we've got bike paths and one-way roads and beautification on North Street. It reminds me of Atlantic City ,one block off of North Street and it turns into a city of disrepair with rising crime!

David Casey
Pittsfield, Mass.

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Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal

Staff Reports 10:29AM / Monday, February 02, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Saturday night structure fire turned fatal when the sole occupant was pronounced dead at Berkshire Medical Center.

The Fire Department responded to 7 Virginia Ave. just after 11:20 on Saturday night following a report of a fire. On arrival, firefighters observed flames coming from the first floor of the small one-story Cape and immediately made entry to attack the fire and search for occupants.

They located the sole resident, a woman in her 70s, and rescued her. Action Ambulance transported her to BMC.

According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, the woman later passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of her death.

"On behalf of the Pittsfield Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones," said Chief Thomas Sammons. "This is a terrible loss for them and the community."

Working in subzero temperatures with more than a foot of snow on the ground, firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about half an hour and remained on scene into the morning for overhaul and investigative support.

The Hinsdale Fire Department provided rehab services to support firefighter health and safety at the scene.

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