New textile Drop-off and Pickup In Pittsfield

08:22AM / Tuesday, May 16, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced its partnership with CMRK Inc., a leader in textile recycling, to launch a new initiative aimed at diverting textiles from the waste stream in observance of the textile waste ban in Massachusetts.

This partnership brings two valuable services to the community: Textile Drop-off Boxes and a Free Curbside Pickup service.

"We are excited to collaborate with CMRK Inc. in our ongoing efforts to reduce textile waste and support sustainable practices in our community," said Ricardo Morales, Commissioner of Public Services & Utilities. "This program not only benefits our environment but also provides residents with convenient options to dispose of their unwanted textiles and household items responsibly."

CMRK Inc. has placed Textile Drop-off Boxes at three locations in the city:

Morningside School (parking lot), 100 Burbank Street
Berkshire Athenaeum (parking lot), 1 Wendell Avenue
Ralph J. Froio Senior Center (parking lot behind the building), 330 North Street

Residents can drop off their unwanted textiles in these designated boxes, which will be collected and processed by CMRK Inc. The following items are acceptable for Textile Drop-Off in a closedbag are:

All types, sizes, and styles of clothing (adult and children)
Household textiles (e.g. blankets, towels, curtains)
All shoes and sneakers

In addition to the drop-off boxes, CMRK Inc. is offering a Free Curbside Pickup service for Pittsfield residents. To participate, residents can schedule a pickup by visiting https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/schedule-a-pickup/.

The following items are acceptable for curbside pickup:

In a Bag:

All types, sizes, and styles of clothing (adults and children)
Household textiles (e.g. blankets, towels, curtains)
All shoes and sneakers
Accessories (e.g. purses, backpacks, belts, jewelry, hats, gloves, socks, and more)

In a Box:

Kitchen Accessories (e.g. pots, pans, dishes, microwave, and glasses)
Small decor items (e.g. vases, glasses, cups, dishes, picture frames, and paintings)
Small musical instruments
Books and DVDs
Bicycles

Make sure that boxed items do not exceed 50 pounds and have dimensions no greater than 4 feet in any direction.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit CMRK Inc.'s website at https://www.cmrkne.com/faq.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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