Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 6-10

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Oct.  6-10:
 
Contracted Paving Projects:
  • Oct. 6: First course of paving on Allengate Avenue
  • Oct. 7-10: Raising structures on Vista Street, Tamie Way, Taconic Park Drive and Allengate Avenue
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.
 
Road Line Painting (overnight work):
  • Oct. 5, 6, and 7: Elm Street, East Street (between Park Square and Elm Street), Highland Avenue and Lincoln Street
  • Oct. 6 and 7: Roundabout near Berkshire Medical Center West Street project update
The construction of new sidewalks and bike paths continues. Underground utility work will also continue. 
 
During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.
 
Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets:
  • King Street
  • Valentine Road (between West Street and Taconic High School)
  • Holmes Road
  • Franklin Street
  • Fenn Street, near City Hall
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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Taconic High Closed Wednesday for Cleanup

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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