Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource Fair

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring their fourth Housing Resource Fair, which will be held at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 
 
The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies to learn about affordable housing options and receive information on resources for rental assistance. Participating agencies include Upside 413, Second Street Second Chances, Hearthway, Elder Services, The Christian Center, AdLib, and Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.
 
Kim Borden, Chairperson of the City's Homeless Advisory Committee, said that the Committee is building on the success of previous Housing Resource Fairs. 
 
"The resource fairs bring the community together and provide a space where organizations that provide housing opportunities can engage one-on-one with residents who are seeking housing and other supports," she said.
 

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Pittsfield Fire Investigating Cause of Dalton Avenue Blaze

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Dalton Avenue home was heavily damaged by fire on Friday night. 
 
Multiple people driving by the structure at 206 Dalton called 911 report heavy flames coming from the front of the building, according to Deputy Fire Chief Neil Myers. 
 
Firefighters responded at about 10:39 p.m. with four engine companies and a ladder company. Engine 2 found the front of the two-story residence fully involved with flame and spreading into the front yard. Shortly thereafter E-2 reported the lone occupant of the home had safely evacuated uninjured. 
 
E-2 quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire that was quickly spreading inside the front windows and up to the roof line. E-3 provided a hydrant line to E-2 just as they were running out of water. 
 
A backup hoseline was stretched to the building to assist with primary searches throughout all floors. The fire was deemed under control within 15 minutes and units remained on scene for 90 minutes overhauling the fire damaged areas and ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. 
 
A cat was initially believed to have perished in the blaze but was found alive overnight by the fire watch crew on scene. 
 
The home suffered extensive fire to the front side and into the first floor with a large portion of the home only suffering smoke damage. 
 
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