Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution

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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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Pittsfield Traffic Commission Fields Stop Sign Requests

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:00PM / Thursday, January 01, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Commuters may soon see several new traffic signs along their routes.

At its Thursday meeting, the Traffic Commission considered requests for several new stop signs, advancing one proposal and continuing discussion on two others.

The commission approve a four-way stop at the intersection of Merriam Street, Catherine Street, and Buchan Street, which Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi requested on behalf of residents. The traffic order will now go before the City Council.

Lampiasi explained that the petition was prompted by feedback from multiple households in the neighborhood during the height of road construction on West Street.

She is concerned that people will use this route as a bypass once the light at the intersection of Upper and Lower West Streets is installed.

"The main concern is that there are small children. There are elderly folks who walk in the area regularly, and also driving their vehicles," she said.

"They found that folks just trying to get through Merriam weren't noticing them, whether they be in their car, bicycle, or walking, just trying to get across the street."

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