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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Downtown Pittsfield Parking Restrictions In Effect For Snow Removal

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In order to effectively remove snow from the city's downtown, the City of Pittsfield will be implementing a parking restriction from 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.
 
During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited on North Street between Park Square and Wahconah Street in the southbound lane. This will allow the city to continue snow removal operations that began last evening.
 
Residents in and around downtown Pittsfield are encouraged to use the McKay Street parking garage for parking, which will be open to the public free of charge during this timeframe.
 
All other existing and signed parking regulations remain active. Non-permitted vehicles are prohibited from parking or standing in any open municipal or school parking lot between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. Vehicles found in violation of the above parking regulations may be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.
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