image description — It could be months before the shipping center on Federico Drive closes. FedEx services will still be available at three Walgreens in the city.

Pittsfield FedEx to Close This Year

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
11:20AM / Saturday, January 18, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Federal Express Shipment Center on Federico Drive will close later this year.

This is attributed to the "evolving needs of the business."

David Westrick, of FedEx's Media Relations department, explained via email on Wednesday that the company regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business.

Employees were recently notified that the FedEx facility will close later in the year and certain team members will be offered opportunities in other locations, he wrote.

The closing date was not identified but it appears the location will not close for months.

"Decisions of this nature are the result of much thought and consideration for maintaining the high level of service expected from our customers and other needs of our business," Westrick wrote.

"Affected team members are notified several months before any changes occur and receive assistance with finding other employment opportunities within the company, including additional support options like relocation assistance or severance where applicable."

While this location is the only shipping center in the city, the FedEx website says its services are available at the Walgreens on North and Elm Streets and on Cheshire Road.

FedEx is a global transportation and logistics company that offers shipping, e-commerce, and business services. The company has an annual revenue of $87 billion and more than 500,000 employees.

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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2025 Assault, Firearm Charges

Staff ReportsiBerkshires
04:06PM / Friday, October 16, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is facing up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple assault and firearm charges from last year.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office has reported that on Thursday, Oct. 15, Jarvis L. Chadwell Jr., 20, pleaded guilty to 10 charges and was sentenced to 7 to 9 years in state prison following an incident on Oct. 18, 2025.

Police say that he fired a gun multiple times in a vehicle over an argument, striking the car and nearby home.

"This incident was not just alarming because there was gun violence, but also because it occurred in such close proximity to a school. I will not waver on my stance towards gun violence in our community — gun violence must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said.

"While I am committed to supporting those who need our help with recovery options and courts of hope, we must also protect our children and communities from the threat of violence that can claim lives in an instant. I commend the Pittsfield Police for their response and dedication to quickly solving this crime."

This occurred near Morningside Community School, which was retired at the end of the last academic year.

Charges:

armed assault with intent to murder
attempted assault & battery by discharging a firearm
witness intimidation
malicious destruction of property
resisting arrest
assault and battery on a police officer
illegal possession of a firearm
illegal possession of a large capacity feeding device
possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card
possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Probation conditions include a mental health evaluation and aftercare; sign any releases required by probation; and refrain from abuse of the named victim, including threats of violence.

Pittsfield Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 65 Cherry St. just before 1 a.m. on that day in 2025. Upon arrival, police say witnesses confirmed hearing a gunshot and observing a man fleeing the area.

"While outside the 65 Cherry Street residence, officers observed a vehicle parked near the neighboring residence with a bullet hole in the windshield and an additional bullet hole in the side of 67 Cherry Street. Based on witness descriptions at the scene, law enforcement was able to quickly locate the Defendant within 30 minutes of the incident," a press release from the DA reads.

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