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Council hears petition to restructure Department of Public Services; petition filed after mayor, commissioner comment

Pittsfield City Council · September 10, 2024
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Summary

Councilor Cavey introduced a petition to restructure the Department of Public Services that called for more accountability and clearer oversight. Mayor Marchetti and Commissioner Morales responded: the administration favors a deputy commissioner role and an incremental approach; the council voted to file the petition.

Councilor Cavey presented a petition asking the City Council to consider restructuring the Department of Public Services, raising concerns about oversight of road-work inspections, project follow-through and the clarity of responsibilities for business-manager and supervisory roles.

Mayor Marchetti said he had retained a former commissioner to review the department and described a…

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