Pittsfield Seeks Applications for Housing Rehabilitation Work

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City's Community Development Office reminds residents of the opportunity to apply for grant and loan assistance for housing improvements as part of the Housing Rehabilitation Program. 
 
Eligible improvements include repairs of roofs, chimneys, decks and porches; replacement of sewer lines, windows, doors and water-heaters; knob and tube abatements for Pittsfield properties up to 4 units. Applicants must meet the income guidelines.
 
Applications are available on the City's website or can be obtained by email request to Heni Harvender at hharvender@cityofpittsfield.org. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Community Development, Room 205 at Pittsfield City Hall.
 
For further information, and to learn more about the Rehabilitation Programs, contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development, (413) 499-9367 or visit: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/departments/community_development/community_development

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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
 
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
  • Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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