Car Seat Installation and Inspection Event In Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Health Department announced a Car Seat Installation/Inspection event on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
 
This event will occur rain or shine at the Pittsfield Highway Facility (rear entrance) located at 81 Hawthorne Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required and registration can be completed at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA8AB2FA2FDC07-48916528-carseat
 
Car seat installations/inspections take about 30-45 minutes and include education on installing the seat, proper use of the seat, and general vehicle safety. Free car seats are available if needed.
 
Appointments are first come, first served based on the number of certified technicians available. There is no need to book more than one appointment if more than one car seat needs to be installed.
 
If unable to attend this event, contact the city's Health Department at (413) 499-9411 Extension 852 or email Gabrielle DiMassimo at gdimassimo@cityofpittsfield.org to schedule a private appointment for car seat installation/inspection with one of our certified technicians. To register for the event with a Spanish-speaking representative, call 413-499-9411.
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Water Commissioner Incumbent Talks Priorities If Re-elected

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Michael Kubicki says his priorities if re-elected to the Board of Water Commissioners are to ensure the fire and life safety of the Fire District and make sure the district goes in the direction the members want. 
 
Kubicki has been serving on the board since 2009 and is seeking a sixth three-year term. He is being challenged by former firefighter Ken Sagendorf in the May 14 election. 
 
He said he has seen many changes and tribulations, including the hiring of a new fire chief, the Fire District assuming responsibility for the ambulance, and navigating a pandemic. 
 
He emphasized the need to ensure the district is funded properly with a little bit of excess so it can rebuild its free cash and set aside money for future needs or capital items, such as vehicle replacements. 
 
Over the last few years, the district has been stringently budgeting to take the burden of the taxpayers during the pandemic and was using free cash to cover shortfalls. The commissioners say the proposed fiscal 2025 budget will more adequately cover costs. 
 
"We know what we need to operate. We assume we have, based off of the calls we have. As those calls go up, it costs us more to provide that service. So, we've got a little bit of flexibility in that budget for that," Kubicki said. 
 
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