Pittsfield Department of Public Services and Utilities Launches Newsletter

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's Department of Public Services and Utilities (DPS/DPU) announced the launch of a new monthly newsletter "The Works."
 
As one way to increase transparency and improve communication by the department, this newsletter will provide regular updates on ongoing projects, insights into budgeting and funding highlights, features on members of staff, public meetings and events and other ways to stay up to date on department related activities.
 
"I'd like to extend my gratitude to every member of our community for the trust and patience you've shown. As we present this first issue, I invite you to read, reflect and respond. Your feedback will be the cornerstone of our continuous improvement", said Commissioner Ricardo Morales.
 
To sign up to receive this monthly newsletter, please visit the e-notify page on the city's website:
 
Archived editions can also be viewed by visiting:
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Pittsfield UNICO Awards 2024 Scholarships

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO National held its scholarship awards ceremony on July 23 at the Italian American Club. 
 
Since 1987 UNCO has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students from Berkshire County high schools. The UNICO Scholarship Committee, chaired by Julia Salatino, awarded $19,000 in scholarships this year to local high school graduates who are continuing their postsecondary education.
 
Scholarship Recipients
 
Alexandra Bills of Wahconah Regional High School received the the Gloria Powers Scholarship. The daughter of Mark and Teresa Bills, she will be attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Isenberg School of Management.
 
Dominic Carnevale of Mount Greylock Regional School received the Richard Rilla Scholarship. The son of Alaina Moresi and Justin Carnevale, he will be attending Westfield State University.
 
Katarena Castagna of Pittsfield High School received the Francis Fazio Scholarship. The daughter of Krystal and Tony Castagna, she will be attending Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.
 
Jake Duquette of Pittsfield High received the Honorable Rudolph Sacco Scholarship. The son of Christopher and Alysia Duquette, he will be attending Fairfield (Conn.) University.
 
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