Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Sept. 15-19:
 
Highway Department Paving Projects:
  • Grant Street
  • Mervyn Street
  • Sheffield Street
  • Stearns Avenue
  • Ring Street
State Paving:
  • Surface course of paving the roundabout near Berkshire Medical Center is scheduled for Sept. 18, 19 and 22. Work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. each day.
The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
 
Mircosurfacing:

Sept. 17:

  • Highland Avenue (leveling course)
  • Lincoln Street (leveling course)
  • Vin Hebert Boulveard (leveling course)
 
Sept. 18:
  • Elm Street between East Street and Meadow Lane (leveling course)
  • Highland Avenue (finishing course)
Sept. 19:
  • Elm Street (finishing course)
  • Lincoln Street (finishing course)
  • Vin Hebert Boulveard (finishing course)
 
West Street project update
  • Curbing preparation work will continue during the week. In addition, excavation will begin on the concrete sidewalk and driveway aprons within the work area. During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes if possible.
Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets:
  • Holmes Road (Dawes Avenue to river bridge)
  • Lyman Street
  • Franklin Street
  • West Housatonic Street between Cadwell Road and Britton Street
Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.
 
The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner. 
 
This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.
 
They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.
 
Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system. 
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