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.
The city has proposed an increase in the water and sewer rates for the coming fiscal year. The increases have been set by a new formula that city staff believes
Seven days in to Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti’s first term and he’s already received a mandate from the City Council: send us back a level-funded budget or close to
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
PITTSFIELD â More than a week after the deadline to evict homeless people from Springside Park, city leaders say they stand opposed to dismantling a homeless encampment there.
Mayor Linda Tyer told the City Council on Tuesday said the situation presents a âvery difficult dilemma,â and that case workers continue to âengageâ those at the park with hopes they move to the cityâs winter shelter or accept âhousing optionsâ made available by Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority.
She said her administration would not âforce anybody into the shelter, weâre not forcing anyone into housing that they donât want to take advantage of.â