Election 2009: Ruberto Slates Open House Sept. 17

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor James Ruberto will hold an open house at his campaign headquarters at 1 Fenn St.

The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 7. Ruberto encourages families enjoying Third Thursday to stop in for refreshments and conversation.

"Third Thursdays is a great example of the renewed spirit and energy we see in Downtown Pittsfield," Ruberto said. "I encourage people to stop by my headquarters while they are out enjoying the evening."

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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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