Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Nov. 10-14

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Nov. 10-14:
  • November 10 & 11: Milling and paving of Valentine Road from West Street to Taconic High School
  • Allengate Avenue driveway aprons will be installed during the week.
West Street project update
  • The construction of new sidewalks and curbing work 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.
 
Stormwater Improvements:
  • Glory Drive, contractor will be mobilizing equipment and materials to the area.
 
Additional utility work, in the right of way, will be occurring on the following streets:
  • King Street
  • Holmes Road
  • West Housatonic Street (Cadwell Road to Britton Street)
  • East Street (overhead utility work)
Please 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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Springfield Man Arraigned for 'Senseless' Murder in Pittsfield

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said Friday's fatal stabbing was a senseless act of violence. 

On Monday, Springfield man Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was arraigned for murder in Central Berkshire District Court for allegedly stabbing 36-year-old Pittsfield man Jesse Gray to death after a disagreement on Hall Place. 

Families of the victim and defendant were present at the arraignment.  Jaynes is being held without the right to bail because he is being presented to a grand jury, and will be back in court on July 1. 

"This was seconds. That fast, that quick. Just over someone pulling into a driveway with a car," Shugrue said. 

"…This is an incredible tragedy, over this? For what? It's just very, very sad." 

According to the Pittsfield Police Department's reports, just before 10 p.m. on May 29, officers were dispatched to the area of 10 Hall Place for a reported stabbing.  Upon arrival, they found Gray with a stab wound to the left side near his armpit and began rendering aid until fire and EMS arrived. 

Gray was transported to Berkshire Medical Center and passed away less than an hour after. 

"I think he was shocked that he was stabbed," Shugrue said. 

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