Pittsfield Household Items Donation Pickup Day

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with CMRK Inc., is hosting a Household Items Donation Pickup. 
 
On Friday, Dec. 22, CMRK will pick up designated household items at your curb for free.
 
To have your address included in the pickup list, you must schedule an appointment by visiting: https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/schedule-a-pickup/
 
The following items are acceptable for curbside pickup:
 
Clothing 
All clothing. All Sizes. All Seasons. Night clothes & robes. Shoes, Boots, Slippers, Sneakers. (All items packed securely in plastic bags).
 
Household items
ONLY: Knick knacks, Dishware, Glassware, Pots & pans, SMALL toaster ovens, Jewelry & accessories, Record
albums. Please pack responsibly, including wrapping & boxing all glassware/breakables. Boxes with covers are preferred.
 
Only those items listed as acceptable will be taken; drivers have instructions to leave items that do not meet packing requirements.
 
Books
Up to 3 small boxes, with covers preferred. 
 
No encyclopedia or magazines. 
 
DVDs
Each DVD needs to be in its case. Up to 3 boxes with covers required. No loose DVDs. No bags.
 
Small Toys 
Must fit easily in boxes-with covers preferred. No outside toys or riding toys, except for bicycles.
 
Musical Instruments 
Most accepted. No organs or pianos.
 
Art & Collectibles
Fine art prints, paintings, coins, jewelry, one of a kind items, sports memorabilia/ Call 339-832-7067 re: appraisal of items. No sharp objects of any kind.
 
Miscellaneous 
None
 
No furniture of any kind, mattresses, lamps or suitcases.

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Berkshire Veterans Mark 50 Years Since Vietnam War End

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — County veterans gathered over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's conclusion, recognizing the horrors that soldiers endured long after returning home.

Master of ceremonies Lenwood "Woody" Vaspra said when most Vietnam veterans returned, there were no tributes, recognition, speeches, parades, or even handshakes.

"For many of them, it was a horrible return home from Vietnam in a very chaotic time," he said to a crowd in Park Square on Saturday, National Vietnam Veterans Day.

The Vietnam War officially ended 50 years ago in May 1975. Fifty-two years ago, the last American troops departed Vietnam. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

"We're here to join together as a people, to honor the brave men and women who have stood in defense of our country and for all the countless men and women who are still serving in harm's way all around the world," Vaspra said.

He explained that this day provides the opportunity to pay special tribute to the many Americans who served in the war, the 58,281 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserve.

"It is time to say thank you and honor all Vietnam veterans," he said.

During his remarks, Vaspra explained that many veterans have been able to re-enter society, go to school, find a job, and raise a family, but their war experience never went away.

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