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Mayor Linda Tyer during last year's address.

Tyer to Deliver Second 'State of the City' Address

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Linda Tyer plans to deliver her second state of the city address on Monday.

The mayor just completed her second year in office and plans to discuss the work done during the last 12 months and what she plans for the future. The event starts at 5 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church on Monday evening.

Last year the mayor held her address at the Colonial Theater. In a 50-minute speech, she highlighted successes in various aspects of city government as well as outline challenges the city faces and her vision.

Monday's speech is free and open to the public. 

Tyer is the first mayor to be elected to a four-year term under the city's new charter. 


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Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.
 
Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration held Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The holiday celebrates African and African American culture, with an emphasis on seven principles geared toward uplift and empowerment.  
 
The program, which will be held in the Zion Common Room, will include a youth panel discussion on the topic, "Where do we go from here," featuring Roos Bajnath, Brian Annor-Bash, Ronny Brizan, Patrick Gordon, Olivia Nda, Sadiya Quetti, and Gloria Williams.  
 
The evening's performances will include a special guest, jazz and blues singer Samirah Evans; selections from Abby Percy and James Ryan; and an African dance and drum presentation led by Noel Staples-Freeman.  
 
There is a suggested fee of $20 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Also, Kwanzaa-themed T-shirts will be on sale for $25-$35. 
 
For more information, contact Shirley Edgerton at 413-496-4602.  
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