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

03:43PM / Friday, May 02, 2025Print Story | Email Story

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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Taconic High Closed Wednesday for Cleanup

07:16PM / Tuesday, February 10, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A sewer backup forced the closure of Taconic High School on Tuesday afternoon and canceled all afternoon activities and classes on Wednesday.

According to a message sent to the school community by Principal Matthew Bishop, plumbers working at the school removed a drain cap at about 1:50 p.m., which allowed sewage to spill into the Career Technical Education hallway.

Students were taken to the gym and auditorium, and then released from the building at about 2:25 p.m., a few minutes earlier than normal. The girls basketball team did meet at the school to take the bus to the game at Putnam Vocational in Springfield.

Bishop had messaged that crews were being coordinated to clean the building and reopen it on Wednesday but by early evening that was found to not be possible.

Classes were canceled Wednesday, he wrote, "to allow for the sewer drain issue in the building to be fully resolved.

"Professional sanitation and cleaning teams are on site in cooperation with city maintenance officials, to ensure our building is thoroughly cleaned before students and staff return."

The school community will be updated if there are any changes.

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