Pittsfield City Council Meeting - September 23, 2025

1. Roll Call

3. Approval of September 9, 2025, minutes

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR 4. A communication from Mayor Marchetti on an Order authorizing the City of Pittsfield to pay a previous year's expense in the amount of $194.26 from the Building Maintenance Department

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR 6. A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a petition from Councilor Noto, Warren and Costa on the inventory of current vacant properties and storefronts in downtown Pittsfield

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR 8. A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a petition from Councilor Lampiasi and Kavey on developing a designated emergency safe camping plan for individuals in the city

COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR 10. A communication from Mayor Marchetti on a petition from Councilor Warren requesting to condition the acceptance of the opioid settlement funds to be used exclusively for the homeless issues related to opioid addiction

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Community and Economic Development Commission 16. A report from the Community and Economic Development Committee on a communication from Mayor Marchetti on an order requesting $200,000.00 in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to assist Elegant Stitches, Inc., recommending to approve

PUBLIC HEARING 13. A public hearing on four Ordinances amending the City Charter of the City of Pittsfield: (Continued from September 9, 2025) Ordinance 1 changing term of office for the City Clerk from two to four years. Ordinance 2 Mayor to serve as Chairperson of the School Committee. Ordinance 3 changs to the Charter Objection. Ordinance 4 changes to the Annual Budget meeting and Submission of the Operating Budget

NEW BUSINESS 27 A petition from Gateway Fiber requesting permission to deploy an aerial fiber optic network in the city of Pittsfield

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Traffic Commission 18. A report from the Traffic Commission on a communication from Mayor Marchetti on two Traffic Orders amending parking regulations on Union Street, recommending to approve both orders

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Traffic Commission 20. A report from the Traffic Commission on a communication from Mayor Marchetti on a Traffic Order amending regulations establishing the location official stop signs at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Second Street, recommending to approve

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Traffic Commission 22. A report from the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Lampiasi requesting the speed limit on Churchill Street be posted at 30 MPH, recommending to refer to the City Engineer

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Traffic Commission 24. A report from the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilors Amuso and Serre requesting to create a 'no parking zone' on the even side of Alcove Street at the intersection with Curtin Street, recommending to approve a no parking zone and approve

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Reports from the Traffic Commission 26. A report from the Traffic Commission on a petition from William and Trisha Garrity requesting a plan to address drivers to bypass Wahconah Street when road closures are implemented for the dam removal, recommending to file