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Homelessness Advisory Panel Reprimanded For Internal Disrespect

March 05, 2021 | 03:35PM

At the third meeting as a newly established committee on Wednesday, Borden shared her thoughts on the current climate of the committee.

8-Year-Old Entrepreneur Starts Apparel Line to Combat Homelessness

February 23, 2021 | 03:50AM

Following a $1,900 donation last week to the Christian Center, 8-year-old entrepreneur Hadley Light received a gift from Mayor Linda Tyer to commemorate her clothing business that benefits the homeless.

Pittsfield Shelter at Methodist Church on the Horizon

February 22, 2021 | 02:43AM

First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street is hoping to welcome guests to its new homeless shelter in April. The 40-bed facility will be administered by ServiceNet, which currently runs the emergency COVID-19 shelter at the former St. Joseph's High School.

Christian Center Holds Grand Opening for Warming Shelter

February 16, 2021 | 04:39PM

The Christian Center held an official grand opening for the anticipated daytime warming shelter located at 193 Robbins Ave. This space is a result of center, ServiceNet, and the city's collaboration over the last couple of months.

Christian Center Warming Shelter Will Open This Week

February 06, 2021 | 05:32AM

The shelter is a 24-by-60 foot trailer similar to the ones used as temporary classrooms by school districts will offer housing insecure folks a warm place to reside in the hours that ServiceNet's shelter at the former St. Joseph's High School is closed.

BCC and MCLA To Pilot College Program For Homeless Youths

January 28, 2021 | 12:01PM

The statewide initiative, piloted at various public community colleges and four year institutions across the Commonwealth, is called the "Moving to College" program.

Homelessness Advisory Committee Talks Permanent Supportive Housing

January 07, 2021 | 01:20PM

Pittsfield is looking into the concept of micro-housing units as a solution to its homelessness problem.

Advocates Concerned for Pittsfield Unsheltered as Winter Deepens

January 02, 2021 | 05:48AM

Local homelessness advocates say the city needs to take a different approach to aid the unsheltered population.

Pittsfield Establishes New Homeless Advisory Committee

December 12, 2020 | 05:38AM

As the Pittsfield officials grapple with homelessness solutions, the appointment of a reworked Homeless Advisory Committee yields hope. "We are eager to have the new Homeless Advisory Committee get started," Mayor Linda Tyer said on Tuesday as 15 appointments were made to the new advisory committee.

Maffucio Calls for Investigation of Homeless Shelter, Change in Park Policy

December 09, 2020 | 01:19AM

Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Maffuccio brought two petitions to City Council on Tuesday calling for an investigation into conditions at the temporary shelter at former St. Joseph's School and challenging the city"s policy of evicting the encampment at Springside Park.

City Council Asks Mayor Tyer for 75K to Assist the Homeless

November 30, 2020 | 04:21AM

The temporary shelter set up at the former St. Joseph's School to comply with pandemic restrictions was closed in July, leading to many of the shelter's occupants camping in Springside Park.

Pittsfield Seeks Solutions to Daytime Warming Shelters for Homeless

November 28, 2020 | 05:28AM

Mayor Linda Tyer this week said the city of Pittsfield is feeling discouraged from the lack of community organizations willing to host a warming shelter that will house homeless individuals during the hours that the St. Joseph's temporary winter shelter on Maplewood Avenue is closed.

Pittsfield Schools Subcommittee OKs Policies on Education Stability

November 24, 2020 | 02:44AM

The policies are to ensure that these students are receiving proficient education and that they are immediately enrolled upon entering the district.

Pittsfield Parks Commission Sets Date to Evacuate Homeless

November 18, 2020 | 02:54AM

The commission will be evacuating the park by Dec. 1 in hopes these individuals will choose to relocate to the recently reopened COVID-19 shelter at the former St. Joseph's high school on Maplewood Avenue.

Pittsfield Committee Talks Housing Options for Homeless

November 16, 2020 | 01:17AM

The committee on Thursday heard from a number of sources on the issue, including Community Development Director Deanna Ruffer, who said the city has been working agencies to define what type of project would work for a homeless population whose needs have changed.