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Arline Newton has been at Hillcrest Commons for five years. She turned 104 on Dec. 14.

Hillcrest Commons Resident Marks 104 Years This Month

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Arline Newton celebrated her 104th birthday on Dec. 14 at Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation. 
 
Staff and residents joined together to wish her a very happy birthday.  
 
Newton was born in 1919, the year that the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth's contract to the New York Yankees. She has been a resident of Hillcrest Commons for the last five years.  
 
Newton is still very active and can be seen in the photos helping to decorate one of Hillcrest Commons' Christmas trees.
 

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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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