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Pittsfield Water Main Break Closes City Hall

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Repair work is currently underway to address a water main break that has occurred at the intersection of Pearl Street and Fenn Street due to private utility construction work. 
 
Due to this, City Hall and 100 North Street will be closed for the remainder of the day. The city anticipates reopening City Hall and the offices at 100 North Street tomorrow, May 12, for normal business hours.
 
Water service in the area will be temporarily shut off while repairs are underway.
 
Residents are encouraged to conduct their city business using the city's website, www.cityofpittsfield.org, and the drop box located in the rear parking lot of City Hall. Email addresses for each department
are located on the city's website.
 
When water service returns, discoloration may occur. If residents experience discoloration in water, they are encouraged to run cold water in faucets until water clears up. 
 
If discoloration does not improve, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
 
Additional updates will be shared as necessary. 

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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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