Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Onota Lake will be chemically treated with aquatic herbicides on Monday, June 17 to control invasive Eurasian watermilfoil.
 
The lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the day of treatment. These uses may resume on Tuesday morning, June 18. Use of the lake water for irrigation (watering lawns, gardens or plants of any kind) is prohibited for 8 days post treatment.
 
Printed posters with these restrictions will be posted around the lake shoreline in advance of the treatment.
 

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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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