Pittsfield Seeks Input on Fair Housing

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield is seeking public input as part of an analysis focusing on fair housing, discriminatory housing policies and practices required by the federal Fair Housing Act. 
 
This analysis will identify local concerns and guide the City on how to allocate federal funds to improve economic equity and growth in the community.
 
A public comment period is now open through Jan. 16, 2024 seeking input regarding barriers to access to housing, public services, employment, transportation, and education based on race, age, income, or disability.
 
Comments can be sent by email to njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org or by mail to the: Department of Community Development, Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street Pittsfield, MA 01201.
 
Also, a survey, with questions about Fair Housing in your community, is available in both English
and Spanish at these links:
 
 
These surveys are also available on the city's website cityofpittsfield.org, under Community Development/Fair Housing Survey. The survey will be open through Jan. 16, 2024.
 
For further information, contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development, (413) 499-9358.

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Berkshire Force Goes 2-1 on First Day of N.Y. Tournament

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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. – Lilly MacDonald went 2-for-3 with a triple and a pair of RBIs Saturday afternoon to lead the Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team to a 10-8 win over the HV Storm in the Force’ third game at the USSSA College Exposure event.
 
The Force went 2-1 on Saturday in pool play at the tournament, which concludes with bracket play on Sunday.
 
Julia McComish was 2-for-2 with a double and two runs batted in in the win over the HV Storm.
 
Alliah DiPietro, Amaya Alger and MacKenzie Biros also had two hits apiece in a 12-hit attack for the Force.
 
Amelia Polidoro and Ava McMahon split time in the circle in the win, allowing six earned runs between them.
 
The Force started the tournament Saturday with a 5-4 win over the Heat Softball Pink.
 
McMahon and MacDonald each had two hits and each doubled in that win.
 
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