Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program will be conducting the 44th annual North Pole Calling Program on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
 
Sign up forms have been sent home with Pittsfield children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.
 
Fillable forms that can be saved and emailed are available through a link on the city website at North Pole Calling Program (pittsfieldma.gov)
 
Hard copy forms are also available at the City Clerk's Office in room 103 of City Hall, 70 Allen Street, as well as in the Department of Community Development, room 205.
 
Completed forms must be returned to City Hall or submitted online by Tuesday, December 9.
 
Please email completed forms to Jennifer VanBramer, Recreation and Special Events Coordinator, at jvanbramer@cityfofpittsfield.org.
 
Forms can also be mailed to:
Jennifer VanBramer
70 Allen St. Pittsfield, MA, 01201
Department of Community Development, Room 205
 
Do not send completed registration forms to the child's school.
 
This program is for City of Pittsfield children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. If older Pittsfield children still believe, please send in a form for them.
 
For questions, please call (413) 499-9371.
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Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield Stabbing

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield man is being charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 36-year-old city man on Friday night. 
 
Zyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.
 
Police did not release the name of the stabbing victim. 
 
According to a police report by Lt. John Soules, officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Hall Place at about 10 p.m. on Friday. 
 
The found the Pittsfield man "suffering from a life-threatening stab wound." First responders treated him and transported him to Berkshire Medical Center, where the victim died of his injuries.
 
As a result of the ensuing police investigation, which included cooperation from a number of witnesses, a suspect was identified and arrested the following morning.  
 
While a suspect has been arrested, police say the incident is still under investigation in conjunction with the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office. Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413-448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411.)
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