Pittsfield Road Work and Construction Updates: May 11-15

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. (May 8, 2026) – The City of Pittsfield shares the following updates of road work and ongoing construction projects:
 
Road Work:
  • May 11-15: Raising structures on Scalise Dr., Meleca Ave., Darlene Ave. & Kenwood St. & Brunswick Street
  • May 12-15: Milling of:
    • Beacon Avenue
    • Bradford Street (between Francis Avenue and Center Street)
    • Crane Avenue (Unkament Park Drive to about 567 Crane Ave)
    • Fairfield Street
    • Jones Avenue (north side)
    • Churchill Street (From Cascade Street to about 669 Churchill Street)

East Street Project:

  • Overhead utility work will continue to transfer existing cables from the north side of East Street to the new poles on the south side of the street between Woodlawn Avenue and the Merrill Road/East Street intersection. During the transfers, traffic will have to be stopped at intervals of 10 minutes. Please seek alternate routes if possible.
West Street Project:
  • Structure and underground utility work continues. Please proceed cautiously through this area and seek alternate routes if possible.
Fenn Street Project:
  • Eversource continues their underground utility work on Fenn Street between North Street and Allen Street. This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. The westbound lane on Fenn Street between Allen Street and North Street remains closed.

Sidewalk Repairs:

  • Sidewalk replacement will occur at Appleton Avenue between East Street to Dawes Avenue to replace the asphalt sections along the east side of the street. This work will take place over the next several weeks.
It is important to note that the schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 
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Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building. 
 
According to a post on the Pittsfield Public Schools' Facebook page, a pipe that was damaged in a student bathroom caused a "large amount of water" to seep into carpets and other areas near the bathroom.
 
The post doesn't say how the pipe was damaged but that the flooding occurred shortly before dismissal on Thursday. 
 
Because of the water damaged, the school will be closed Friday so the affected spaces can be properly cleaned and dried.
 
The post states the school's custodial team will be preparing the building so students and staff can safely return on Monday, May 11, and that additional information will be posted as needed. 
 
All other schools will be open for regularly scheduled classes. 
 
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