Pittsfield Street Improvement Schedule and Utility Work for May 5-9

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced a schedule of street improvements for the week of May 5 to May 9, 2025.
 
According to the announcement, the first course of paving is scheduled for Newell Street on May 5, May 7, and May 8. Loam and seeding work is planned for Orlando Avenue on May 6. Meadow Lane is scheduled for its first course of paving on May 8. Curbing installation is set to take place on Newell Street on May 9.
 
The city advises that on-street parking will be prohibited on these streets between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. while work is underway.
 
In addition, Berkshire Gas will continue underground utility work at two locations. On East Street, from Lyman Street to Merrill Road, alternating lane closures will be in effect. The city recommends seeking alternative routes in this area. Holmes Road, from Pomeroy Avenue to Williams Street, will be closed, and drivers are asked to follow posted detours.
 
The city advises caution when traveling in these areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. Updates will be available on the City Hall- City of Pittsfield Facebook page, Mayor Peter Marchetti's Facebook page, and the Pittsfield Mayor's Office Instagram account.

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Berkshire Force 12U Team Starts Strong at Conn. Tournament

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WINDSOR, Conn. – Peyton Demary raced home on an error in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday to give the Berkshire Force a 6-5 walkoff win and a 3-0 record on day one of a tournament at the End of Summer Challenge at the Fast Pitch Nation complex.
 
The winning rally against the CT Titans started with a leadoff walk and a single by Demary.
 
After the lead runner was eliminated on Emma Wixsom’s single, McKinley Bushika stepped to the plate and put the ball in play.
 
A miscue allowed Demary to score from second base and end the game.
 
Wixsom and Demary split time in the circle against the Titans, striking out one apiece and allowing three earned runs.
 
The Force started its day on Friday against the Bethel (Conn.) Blast, earning a 6-2 win behind Demary and Wixsom. Demary struck out a pair in two innings in the circle, and Wixsom delivered two scoreless innings.
 
C.C. Clark, Wixsom and Bushika each doubled in the opener. Bushika went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
 
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