Pontoosuc Lake To Undergo Treatment

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, Solitude Lake Management of Shrewsbury will be conducting an aquatic plant management program at Pontoosuc Lake to control nuisance aquatic vegetation.
 
The lake will be closed on that date, with restrictions as follows:
  • Swimming, Boating and Fishing restricted for 1 day or until Aug. 12, 2021
  • Direct Drinking restricted for 3 days or until Aug. 14, 2021
  • Livestock Watering restricted for 1 day or until Aug. 12, 2021
  • Irrigation restricted for 5 days or until Aug. 16, 2021
If you need additional information, please feel free to contact Solitude Lake Management at  (508) 885-0101.
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Pittsfield Seeks Proposals for Human Services Funding

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to public service agencies to provide human service programs to benefit Pittsfield residents. 
 
Funding is for the program year beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
 
Annually, the City undertakes a process through its Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), an 11 member volunteer committee, which reviews the proposals and submits its recommendations
to the Mayor. 
 
Last year's recommendations resulted in 21 human service programs receiving a total of $206,250 from the City general fund and from the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. Programs and consumers assisted with those funds cover a wide range of services for a diverse population. 
 
Programs include but are not limited to: services for families with children, affordable child care vouchers, homeless services, housing stabilization programs, programs for residents with disabilities and senior citizens, and arts programs.
 
Applications can be obtained by email request to njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Community Development, Room 205 at Pittsfield City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
 
In addition to submitting a written proposal, applicants will be invited to come before the HSAC to make a presentation during February or March that will be televised locally.
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