Downtown Pittsfield Announces Photo Challenge

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This prior second-place winning image by Jason Stimpson is composed of 17 photographs taken over the course of an hour and 45 minutes.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. is once again holding the Pittsfield Photo Challenge to find the photo that best captures why downtown Pittsfield is the "Heart of the Berkshires." 
 
Entrants are encouraged to capture photos that showcase the beauty and personality of downtown Pittsfield, keeping in mind the theme. Creativity is encouraged. 
 
The first-place winner, as determined by a panel of local judges, will have their photo featured in Pittsfield's 2024 Downtown Guide and a Downtown Pittsfield Inc. social marketing campaign. The two top winners will take home a prize package donated by local downtown businesses including artist Diane Firtell, Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Dory & Ginger, Downtown Pittsfield Inc., Phoenix Theatres, and Soma's Aromas. 
 
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. will accept photo submissions through Aug. 31. Winners will be notified by Sept. 20. One image submission will be accepted per person, and the image must be taken in downtown Pittsfield. Entrants must fill out a Google form and email their photo to Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Full contest rules and entry information can be found at downtownpittsfield.com.

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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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