 Ex-Employee Files Harassment Suit Against Pittsfield Co-Op, MarchettiMayoral candidate and City Council President Peter Marchetti is included in a federal court filing against Pittsfield Cooperative Bank by a former employee alleging a hostile work environment and sex discrimination that led to her termination. Sarandon Suing Clarksburg Construction CompanyThe complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Springfield on Thursday and first reported by news service Reuters.  North Adams Files Suit Against Scrapyard for Back Payments, Fire CostsThe Redevelopment Authority is asking the court for an attachment on Apkins scrapyard to prevent the company from selling the 5-acre property.  Pittsfield Residents File New Litigation Over Cell TowerOn Wednesday, they filed a suit to disqualify Donovan O'Connor & Dodig law firm from representing the city and a request for default after the defendants did not answer a suit filed in July. Adams Fire District Signs $600K Lawsuit SettlementThe Fire District's Prudential Committee has officially signed a $600,000 settlement agreement for a class-action lawsuit over its fire protection and street lighting fees.  Shacktown Residents File Suit Against Pittsfield Over Cell TowerResidents of the Shacktown neighborhood have filed litigation against the city after its cease and desist order for the Verizon cell tower at 877 South St. was rescinded. Pittsfield City Council Puts Verizon Cell Tower Litigation to RestThe City Council has put the possibility of litigation against Verizon over the cell tower at 877 South St. to rest. On Tuesday, the panel voted to file a petition that requested $84,000 of city funds to hire legal counsel against the telecommunications company. Pittsfield Health Board Rescinds Verizon Cease & Desist OrderChair Bobbie Orsi said litigation is not the solution right now. Instead, the panel will pursue collaborative discussions to address the issue.  Verizon Asks U.S. Court for Judgment Against Pittsfield Health BoardThe City Council was to take up a request from the Board of Health on Tuesday for $84,000 to hire legal counsel against the telecommunications company but this was sidelined when the council was informed of the lawsuit. |
