Downtown Pittsfield Moves Offices

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has officially relocated its office location to 431 North Street, former home of Jan Perry Realty.
 
Standard office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, with the caveat that staff are often out visiting DPI members. DPI recommends calling ahead (413-443-6501).
 
"Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is excited to be moving on to North Street, joining so many of our wonderful members," said DPI's Managing Director Rebecca Brien. "We believe this opportunity will allow for our organization to grow in many ways, including providing classes, seminars, informational sessions, and gatherings to further strengthen the membership of DPI and our downtown."
 
DPI will be managing the Framework co-working space, also at 431 North Street, offering semi-private offices for day or monthly rentals. They will also offer a board room rental that holds up to 10 people and a multi-use classroom space rental with flexible configurations, easily accommodating up to 20 people.
 
Booking will begin in mid-July, and rentals will include Wi-Fi, with the option of TV, speaker phone, projector, and screen. DPI will be partnering with downtown restaurants on catering options, and renters will have access to a lounge area for buffet space outside of the meeting room.  
 
"I'm thrilled to see us moving into this dynamic space on North Street where Rebecca and her team will now be even better poised and positioned to serve the DPI membership in downtown Pittsfield," DPI Board President Chuck Leach said. 
 
DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners, businesses, residents, cultural & entertainment venues, restaurants, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live, work, and play. DPI works in partnership with the various city departments which has led to major streetscape projects, parking improvements, and marketing initiatives.
 
 
 

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West Nile Virus Found in Pittsfield Mosquito Samples

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed two positive results of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the most recently tested weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in the City of Pittsfield, the Mayor’s office announced on Friday afternoon.
 
One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Cemetery (End of King Street vicinity) and another positive sample was taken from Berkshire Avenue location, according to the city’s news release.
 
“It is important to note that at the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV,” the release reads.
 
The city nevertheless recommends residents take the following actions:
 
• When you are outdoors, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and socks. This may be difficult to do when the weather is hot, but it will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
 
• Use a mosquito repellent (follow manufacturer instructions).
 
• Keep mosquitoes out of your house by repairing any holes in your screens and making sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows.
 
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