Pittsfield to Conduct Hydrant Flow Testing Starting June 3

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities will begin hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, June 3.

The testing will occur throughout the city over several weeks to assess flow rates and pressure.

Testing will take place between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM on scheduled dates. The following areas are slated for testing:

June 3: Ridge Ave (Dove Street to Fairway Avenue), Hancock Road at Pecks Road, Lakeway Dr. (from Pecks to Bakers Island Rd.), Savoy Ave, Sheffield St., Orlando Ave at Oakhurst Ave, Waubeek Road, Hancock Rd. at North St., North St. (from Broadway to Yarmouth), Sunset St., Lakeview St., Mervyn St., North St. (from Fairview to Sherrill), North St. at Walden Ln., Demont Ave and Bryan St.
June 4: Clark Rd. and Burke Ave., Allengate Ave, Brighton Ave & Windsor Ave, Broadview Ter, Dickinson Ave and Tanner St, Crestview Dr and Bossidy Dr, Dalton Ave. at Highview Dr., Howe Rd., Asci Dr. from Cheshire Rd., Morningview Dr. and Meadowview Dr., Partridge Rd., Stephen Dr. and Glenn Dr..
June 10: South St. at Dan Fox Dr., Conte Dr. and Technology Dr West, Holmes Rd. at Vinal Ave. and Lathers Ave., E New Lenox Rd., Anita Dr and Maria Dr and Lucia Dr, Shetland Dr. and Clydesdale DR., Holmes Rd. at Pomeroy Ave., Williams St. at Dalton Division Rd., Williams St and Ann Dr, Alfred Dr. and Brookside Dr., Mountain Dr. at Glory Dr..
June 11: Ventura Ave, Grand Ave and Brattle St, Richardson St., Naples Ave and Pembroke Ave, Superior St., Reuter Ave. and Ontario St., Maple Grove Dr. and Maple Ln., Elm St. and Williams St., Dodge Ave and Donna Ave., Dexter Ave. and Lillian St, Strong Ave, Cambridge Ave & Hazelwood Ter., Gravesleigh Ter and Cooper Pkwy, Warwick St, Pomeroy Ave and Noblehurst Ave, Northumberland Rd. at Malcolm Ave, Dawes at Waverly St, Dawes Ave, High St. and Appleton Ave.
June 17: S.Mountain Rd. at Tamarack Rd., Cole Ave., Gamwell Ave. and Velma Ave., Hollister St. and Boylston St Ext., Woodleigh Rd. and Barker Rd., Roselyn Dr and Loumar Dr, Columbus Ave., S John St. and John St., Acorn St. and Woodbine Ave., Pontoosuc Ave. and Lenox Ave, Orchard St. and Lincoln St., North St from Stoddard Ave to Springside Ave, Onota St. and Monroe St., Madison Ave and Seymour St..
June 18: Elaine Dr. and Harryel St., Dalton Division Rd., East St. and McIntosh Dr., Mcintosh Dr. and Wealthy Ave, Bradford St and Linden St., Pearl St. and Fenn St..

This testing may result in localized discolored water and brief periods of reduced service pressure. If residents experience discolored water, they are advised to let the water run briefly to clear it. Should discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, residents should contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339. Hydrant flow testing is a procedure that contributes to the maintenance of the water distribution system. The city acknowledges and appreciates residents' patience during this process.

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Neal Tours Berkshire Innovation Center as Pittsfield's Tech Economy Grows

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:38PM / Thursday, October 15, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Congressman Richard Neal visited the Berkshire Innovation Center Thursday to highlight $735,000 in federal funding secured for a new cybersecurity training and testing facility.

"The number one job of the federal government is to provide for the security of its people. I mean, we should never lose sight of that, whether it's China or Russia, every single day there are these belligerents that are attempting to infiltrate national security here in the United States, and we should not be naive about it," Neal said. "I mean, we can have an argument about proportionality; we can do a lot of different things, but not to miss the point of what they're trying to do every day."

The new cybersecurity facility will provide regional manufacturers and businesses with research and design equipment, specialized lab space, and training facilities and is planned to be housed in a to-be-redeveloped space across the street from the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC), located at 45 Woodlawn Ave.

The derelict property, formerly owned by General Electric, is now known as the William Stanley Business Park.

The project is a $7.2 million dollar investment from the state, $5.2 million from the tech collaborative, $2 million from bond funding secured by Neal, and $1 million that will be split into two phases: $500,000 for BIC to begin building and $500,000 for Myrias Optics to start production in Pittsfield, said Mayor Peter Marchetti.

BIC Executive Director Ben Sosne said manufacturers often highlight the need for help with cybersecurity, particularly in meeting the security requirements necessary to conduct business with General Dynamics and other major contractors.

Collaborators in the field and the public sector have recognized the need that has only grown since technology has advanced and is a great career opportunity, Sosne said.

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