Sidewalks to close Monday for repairs in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Several sidewalks in Pittsfield will be closed to pedestrians starting on Monday as crews conduct repair work.
LIST: Ironman triathlon to cause weekend road closures
City officials shared that numerous asphalt sidewalks will be replaced with concrete beginning on Monday, with work taking place across the next four weeks. The following sidewalks will begin undergoing repair work this week:
North side of Columbus Avenue from Robbins Avenue to Francis Avenue
North side of Summer Street from Francis Avenue to Center Street
South side of Union Street from Francis Avenue to Union Street
South side of Bradford Street from Francis Avenue to Center Street
North side of Bradford Street from Center Street to North Street
While repairs are taking place, these sidewalks will be closed for pedestrian use. Those walking in the area will be able to use the sidewalks on the alternate side of the street. These repairs are funded through the Community Development Block Grant. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
an hour ago
- CBS News
How to keep pets safe during Fourth of July celebrations
As people prepare for Friday's Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks aren't always a good time for pets. Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations. He said that fireworks can be triggering to pets as they don't know when to expect them. "Dogs doesn't know their coming, they start to get scared of it. It's really our reaction that many times causes it," he said. "We coddle a dog, we're reinforcing that this is a scary situation." How do you recognize the signs of stress in pets? Naponelli said one of the signs of stress involves panting, but to look for other factors while they're doing so. "That one's tough because sometimes it's hot outside. But look to the eyes, look to the body language. Are they kind of pacing? Are they looking to you? That's kind of the first thing you start to look to," he said. Naponelli said that it also depends on the dog, and pet owners know their dogs better when it comes to seeing their pets in stressful situations. He advises keeping an eye on them during the fireworks. How to keep pets calm during fireworks? Families planning to be outside for celebrations should try to create a safe, calming environment at home for their pets. "Find a room. If it's in the basement, perfect, tuck them away. Put some noise on in the background. Get a thunder jacket, that helps with some dogs. Some dogs to just get medication for it. Talk to your vets, but it's very dog dependent," Naponelli said. Those planning to take their pets with them are advised to be cautious, even if they're good around fireworks. "Even dogs that have been good around fireworks sometimes freak out when they hear the fireworks," he said. Other advice includes not tethering pets to furniture while fireworks go off, but rather hold onto them. "July 4th is one of the highest days that we have runaway dogs and lost dogs," Naponelli said. Beware of what pets eat during festivities It's not just fireworks that pet owners need to think about, but what their pets are eating during celebrations. Watermelon—but avoid seeds—green beans, and carrots are some of the things on your plate that you can give to pets. Meats are also okay, but depending on the seasons and marinades used. "Dogs sometimes can't deal with that, especially onions, garlic, so if you're marinating your food, don't give it to your dog, and don't give them too much," Naponelli said.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued by July 31, as the United States enters peak hurricane season, according to the already resource-strapped National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The federal agency, which includes the National Weather Service, initially said last week that it was going to lose access to the satellite data by June 30. But in an update posted online on Monday, NOAA said the deadline to decommission the satellite system was pushed to July 31, at the request of a top official at NASA. Operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has since the 1960s collected environmental information each day from satellites orbiting Earth, in order to provide real-time details about conditions in the atmosphere and oceans to the military. The data was made available to weather scientists for traditional forecasting purposes, after being processed by a branch of the Navy that focuses on meteorology and oceanography. Starting Aug. 1, that naval branch will no longer process or upload satellite data to the computing interface where meteorologists previously accessed it, according to NOAA. In an email that the agency reposted online, the deputy director of its Office of Satellite and Product Operations said the Navy decided to implement that change in efforts "to mitigate a significant cybersecurity risk" but would continue to distribute the data through the end of next month. NOAA spokesperson Kim Doster had called it a "routine process of data rotation and replacement," The Associated Press reported last week. She also said that remaining data sources "are fully capable of providing a complete set of cutting-edge data and models that ensure the gold-standard weather forecasting the American people deserve." NOAA is facing this imminent data cutoff after losing a substantial chunk of its staff to layoffs and buyouts earlier this year, stemming from President Trump's initiative to reduce government spending in part by shrinking the federal workforce. Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30, and NOAA forecasters said in May that they expected this one to be more active than an average year. The season typically reaches its "peak," its most active period, around August and September. CBS News has reached out to NOAA and the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, which oversees the distribution of satellite weather data.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
Smoke advisory issued in Riverside County as Wolf, Mindy fires continue burning
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory in Riverside County as the Wolf and Mindy fires continue to burn. Although crews continue to make progress on the Wolf Fire in the Banning Pass and the Mindy Fire in the Anza area, winds have transported smoke to different areas of Southern California. The smoke advisory will be in effect until 6 p.m. Officials said smoke from the Wolf Fire is expected to impact areas north to northeast of the fire, including the Banning Pass and San Jacinto Mountains. Smoke from the Mindy Fire is expected to impact the area north of the fire, including the Lake Riverside area and the Cahuilla Reservation. Officials offer residents tips if they are in areas impacted by smoke: Limit exposure outdoors Keep windows and doors closed Avoid rigorous physical activity Run air conditioning units or air purifier Avoid using fireplaces, candles, incense, pan-frying and grilling Use properly fitting N95 or P100 masks Use this link to see a South Coast AQMD map of impacted areas.
