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Pittsfield Sets Road Closures for Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two community events this Saturday will require road closures from noon to 4 within the downtown area.
Robbins Avenue will be closed from Columbus Avenue to Southern Avenue for the annual Soap Box Derby hosted by Westside Legends. Rain date for this event is Sunday, Aug. 18.
Tyler Street will be closed from Burbank Street to Glenwood Avenue for a backpack giveaway and Back to School Block Party hosted by the Berkshire Dream Center.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow the designated detours.
The School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year.
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A large limb from a 32-foot sugar maple in the park fell next to the fountain area over the weekend. Caution tape and traffic barrels now surround the aftermath.
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The last estimate for construction was overly optimistic because, at the time, it was unclear how long obtaining the two easements would take, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.
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Full cost estimates have not been completed but based on recent repairs made to the Clapp Park splash pad, it is estimated to cost between $350,000 and $450,000.
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