Pittsfield Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Car

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city resident Monday died after being struck by a car on Barker Road.
 
Shawn Oullette, 62, was hit mid-afternoon by a 2009 Lincoln Town Car driven by Ricco Dus, 85, of Pittsfield, according to a news release from the Pittsfield Police Department.
 
Both Dus and Oullette were traveling north in the area of 444 Barker Road, the news release said.
 
Oullette was taken to Berkshire Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries, police said.
 
Barker Road was closed to vehicles from South Mountain Road to Tamarack Road for about two hours while police investigated.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Police Officer Anthony Dayton at 413-448-9700, Ext 543.

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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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