All articles tagged with #pittsfield
Flashing LED stop signs have been installed at the busy Onota and Linden Streets intersection in Pittsfield to improve safety following concerns and a recent accident, offering a cost-effective solution to address driver non-compliance and visibility issues.
Two men were injured in a shooting near the Citizens Bank in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, on Saturday morning. Police responded to the scene and found the victims in a parking lot, who were then transported to Concord Hospital. New Hampshire State Police have taken over the investigation and report that all involved parties are accounted for and cooperating. There is no ongoing threat to the public, and authorities are seeking information from anyone who has not yet spoken with investigators.
An allegedly impaired 17-year-old driver crashed into the Massachusetts State Police barracks in Cheshire, injuring herself and her passenger. The driver was charged with multiple offenses including operating under the influence of liquor. No troopers were injured, but the building requires additional repairs.
A 17-year-old teenager from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was arrested for crashing into the State Police Barracks in Cheshire while driving under the influence. The driver, accompanied by a 17-year-old passenger, veered off the road and struck the building's exterior wall, causing damage to a kitchen area. Both individuals were taken to the hospital for evaluation. The teenager was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and marked lanes violation. No troopers inside the barracks were injured, but the building requires emergency repairs and additional repairs in the future.
The Pittsfield City Council narrowly rejected a request to resume mosquito spraying, with a vote of 5-6 against repealing the 2021 decision that discontinued adulticide spraying. The Board of Health had urged the council to bring back spraying due to the presence of West Nile virus in mosquito samples, although no human cases have been reported. Some councilors argued that the truck spraying is ineffective and expressed concerns about a BCMCP board member's ties to the pesticide supplier. The council referred the matter to the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission to develop guidelines and protocols for future applications.
A third mosquito in Pittsfield, Massachusetts has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting health officials to elevate the risk level to "moderate". No human cases have been reported, but precautions are advised.