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Pittsfield manager reports pump failure, road closures, housing study grant and upcoming sewer work
Summary
Town manager Jack told the council a failed water-system pump was temporarily replaced, Industrial Park Road and Webb Road are under short-term closure, a housing-opportunity grant will be fast-tracked with PBCOG for the 2027 comp plan, the Pelotono power loan project is complete, and the Honeywell sewer project is scheduled to begin in August.
Town manager Jack reported operational and capital items to the Pittsfield Town Council on July 14, including a temporary pump after a pump failure, several short-term road closures, grant activity tied to the town’s comprehensive plan and an upcoming sewer construction project.
Jack said one of the town’s pumps failed late last week; crews installed a temporary pump and are planning a replacement. He also said Industrial Park Road closed for rail-related work with an expected reopening by Friday morning, Webb Road should reopen by Thursday morning and Main Street work is likely at least two weeks away. The manager said contractors will avoid closing Main Street during some community events where possible.
On grants, Jack said a 2024 housing-opportunities grant to inventory local housing and support developer feasibility will be used and that PBCOG (regional planning organization) is being asked to fast-track the study so its data can feed Pittsfield’s 2027 comprehensive plan. He said a second housing-opportunity award received in spring will support land-use-ordinance updates to reflect recent state legislative changes.
Jack reported the Pelotono power loan project’s remaining work was completed (trees trimmed and guy wire repaired) and that final documentation is pending; when transferred, the town will no longer be responsible for that power line tied to a pump station. He said the Honeywell sewer project is expected to begin in August, with contractors working roughly 30–45 days and traffic detours planned.
Finally, Jack said interviews for the chief of police position concluded last week and a candidate is moving forward; he expects to present the candidate to the council for appointment at the next meeting.
Councilors thanked staff and had no objections to moving proposed RFPs and procurement items forward during the meeting.
