Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct 27-31

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from October 27-31:
 
Contracted Road Work:
  • 10/27: Loam and seed Allengate Avenue, Taconic Park Drive and Tamie Way
  • 10/28: Finish paving Taconic Park Drive, Tamie Way and Vista Street
  • 10/29 & 10/30: Finish paving Allengate Avenue and Michael Drive
West Street project update
  • The construction of new sidewalks and curbing work continues. The traffic signal installation prep work also continues. During this work, lane closures at various sections are expected. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes if possible.
Sidewalk Repairs:
  • Wendell Avenue between Broad Street and Colt Road
  • Bartlett Avenue between East Housatonic Street and Colt Road
During this work, the sidewalks above will be closed for pedestrian use. Pedestrians are asked to use the sidewalks on the alternate side of the street while construction is underway. This work will take several weeks to complete and the weather may have an impact on the schedule.
 
 
Additional utility underground work, in the right of way, will occur on the following streets:
  • King Street
  • Valentine Road (between West Street and Taconic High School)
  • Holmes Road
  • Franklin Street, West Housatonic Street (Cadwell Road to Britton Street), Gale Avenue
  • Dewey Avenue
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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Pittsfield's Christian Center Seeks Community Input on Services, Name

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Worker Dionisio Kelly, left, board member Kenny Warren, Executive Director Jessica Jones, and Food and Services Director Karen Ryan.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's a new year, and The Christian Center is looking at how it can serve the area in 2026 and beyond. 

This includes a possible new name fueled by community forums in late January and early February. 

"We're hoping people will come in and talk about the name, talk about what programs, what services they would like to see from us. What would be most meaningful," Executive Director Jessica Jones said. 

"Because the population in this area has changed quite a bit, and we no longer serve just the West Side. We serve people from other parts of Berkshire County. So the hope is just to make it more inclusive." 

The Christian Center was a stop on Berkshire Community College and NAACP Berkshires' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

The nonprofit will hold three input sessions at 193 Robbins Ave. to inform future programs and branding, and ensure that West Side voices are heard. 

The sessions will be held on: 

  • Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
  • Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 

The center dates back to the early 1890s, when it was the Epworth Mission started by the Methodist Church to serve newly arrived immigrants and help them assimilate. The Christian Center was incorporated in 1974. 

Over the decades, it has drifted away from a faith-based organization to a space for anyone who needs a meal, a warm jacket, a place to bring their child, or a meeting place. A space for everyone. 

This is what center officials wanted reflected in the name. 

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