Pittsfield to Shut Down COVID-19 Dashboard

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The United States Department of Health and Human Services has announced the end of the public health emergency for COVID-19 effective as of May 11, 2023. 
 
"The COVID-19 dashboard has been a vital tool to the City of Pittsfield over the last three years providing us with the opportunity to keep the public aware of case counts, important protocols and information for vaccinations through all stages of the pandemic," said Mayor Linda M. Tyer. 
 
In alignment with this announcement, the City of Pittsfield will be shutting down the COVID-19 dashboard on the city's website.
 
"As we transition from a public health emergency, I want to express my gratitude for the support the community provided in response to these challenging times. Moving forward, the Pittsfield Health Department will continue to be a source for information and resources regarding COVID-19," said Health Director Andy Cambi.
 
The COVID-19 dashboard will be removed from the city's website today.

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Pittsfield Road Cut Moratorium

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's annual city road cut moratorium will be in effect from Nov. 29, 2024 to March 15, 2025. 
 
The road cut moratorium is implemented annually, as a precautionary measure, to ensure roads are kept clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while material is unavailable.
 
During this period, steel plates are not to be used to cover open excavations in roads. Also, the Department of Public Services and Utilities will not be issuing the following permits:
 
• General Permit
• Sewer Public Utility Connection Permit
• Stormwater Public Utility Connection Permit
• Water Public Utility Connection Permit
• Trench Permit
 
Limited exceptions will be made for emergency work that is determined to be an immediate threat to the health or safety of a property or its occupants.
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