In a reversal of an earlier budget hearing, councilors decided the lone cut they d make to the proposed $216.2 million budget should come from Pittsfield Public Schools.
Pittsfield City Councilors voted 6-4 to preliminarily approve the $82.9 million school budget, but not before sending a clear message to school leaders that they d like to see additional cuts.
The state of city finances, budget decisions and property tax bills were the most commonly cited issues front of mind for councilors as the Pittsfield embarks on a new term
Peter Marchetti, Pittsfield s first openly gay mayor, took the oath of office before a packed house in City Hall on Tuesday. His opening remarks focused on calls of unity and