Election 2009: Bianchi Hosts Fundraiser at Polish Falcon Club

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayoral candidate Dan Bianchi will be hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser at the Polish Falcon Club at 32 Bel Air Ave. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5:30 p.m.

The evening will include a pasta dinner and a chance to interact and share in conversation with other members of the community as well as Bianchi, currently the city councilor Ward 6. The cost of the evening is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. All are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call the campaign office at 413-442-2555 or the councilor's home at 413-443-0180. This event is sponsored by the Committee to Elect Dan Bianchi.

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Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze in Extreme Cold

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story detached barn and garage at 566 South St. early Sunday morning.
 
The Pittsfield Fire Department just after 2 a.m. responded to reports of a building “fully involved” with the blaze.
 
“All personnel battled the blaze under extreme cold conditions with the main body of fire being brought under control within an hour,” according to a news release from the department.
 
The two-alarm fire brought all on-duty personnel to the scene, where they remained until about 6 a.m. to extinguish all remaining hot spots.
 
Hinsdale Fire Department was asked to respond with its firefighter rehab bus “due to the extreme cold conditions,” according to the news release.
 
There are three residences within 100 feet of the barn, but none were in danger during the fire, Deputy Chief Neil Myers said in the release.
 
The owner’s residence was not damaged in the blaze.
 
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