Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution

08:02AM / Thursday, April 25, 2024Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to assist with placing flags and markers at Veterans' gravesites.

The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, appropriate apparel and shoes, walking will be required throughout the cemeteries to place these flags. Instructions, flags, and markers will be provided, as well as soft refreshments and snacks.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Veterans' Services Department at (413) 499-9433 to sign up as a volunteer or email veterans@cityofpittsfield.org.

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Arrest Made in Pittsfield Hit-And-Run

iBerkshires.com Staff08:44PM / Monday, February 16, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- A Hancock man Monday was arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run accident in Pittsfield, police said.

Pittsfield Police arrested William Gross, 65, of Hancock, according to a Monday night news release.

The crash on Feb. 10 at the intersection of Francis Avenue and Linden Street led to the death of Pittsfield resident William Colbert, 69.

On Monday, Pittsfield Police located the vehicle involved in the accident, the release read.

Police said Gross will be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on charges of motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death.

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