image description — It could be months before the shipping center on Federico Drive closes. FedEx services will still be available at three Walgreens in the city.

Pittsfield FedEx to Close This Year

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
11:20AM / Saturday, January 18, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Federal Express Shipment Center on Federico Drive will close later this year.

This is attributed to the "evolving needs of the business."

David Westrick, of FedEx's Media Relations department, explained via email on Wednesday that the company regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business.

Employees were recently notified that the FedEx facility will close later in the year and certain team members will be offered opportunities in other locations, he wrote.

The closing date was not identified but it appears the location will not close for months.

"Decisions of this nature are the result of much thought and consideration for maintaining the high level of service expected from our customers and other needs of our business," Westrick wrote.

"Affected team members are notified several months before any changes occur and receive assistance with finding other employment opportunities within the company, including additional support options like relocation assistance or severance where applicable."

While this location is the only shipping center in the city, the FedEx website says its services are available at the Walgreens on North and Elm Streets and on Cheshire Road.

FedEx is a global transportation and logistics company that offers shipping, e-commerce, and business services. The company has an annual revenue of $87 billion and more than 500,000 employees.

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Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on Sidewalk

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city will place signage downtown to remind people that e-bikes are not allowed on the sidewalk.

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement in response to a petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales confirmed that under Massachusetts law, it is illegal for any motorized bicycle, regardless of the class, to ride on the sidewalk.

"So, at this point, we will start installing some signage in the North Street area," he reported.

"Doing so for the whole city is going to be very cumbersome, and we're not going to be doing that, but I think there's something to be done in terms of education and outreach and enforcement citywide for that."

Pittsfield has begun to develop what that signage will look like in the downtown corridor. Amuso has received many complaints about the North Street and Elm Street areas; Morales said they could work to locate some key spots on Elm Street for signage.

"I know it's a citywide problem, but I think if we start on North Street and work our way out and come up with a plan, that would be good," she said.

The councilors petitioned to increase enforcement of bicycle and e-bike use on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids.

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