Pittsfield Construction Updates: April 27-May 1

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield shared the following updates of ongoing construction projects:
 
West Street Improvement Project:
  • April 27: Temporary line painting. Drivers should expect delays and short-term lane closures while paint is applied and dries. Please use caution when traveling these roadway and seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays.
  • April 28 - May 1: Adjusting structures to final pavement elevation. Drivers should use caution, as structures will be raised temporarily as this work is being completed.
Fenn Street Project:
  • Eversource continues their underground utility work on Fenn Street between North Street and Allen Street. This work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. The westbound lane on Fenn Street between Allen Street and North Street remains closed.

Catch Basin Cleaning:

  • Catch basin cleaning will occur on:
    • Leroi Drive
    • Roselyn Drive
    • Loumar Drive
    • Woodleigh Road (near Route 20)
    • Springside Avenue
    • Tyler Street
    • Grove Street
    • Brown Street
    • Woodlawn Avenue
Sidewalk Repairs:
  • Marlboro Drive
    • Replacement of panels between 55-65 Marlboro Drive
  • East Street:
    • Reconstruction of pedestrian ramps and setup up for installation of pedestrianbeacons. Please note that pedestrians will be unable to use crosswalks near Berkshire Superior Court (76 East Street), St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (67 East Street), and Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church (27 East Street) from April 27- 29. This area will be closed to pedestrian traffic from April 27-29 while work is underway.
  • Bank Row:
    • Replacement of pedestrian ramp near Berkshire Probate & Family Court and the Berkshire Middle Registry of Deeds (44 Bank Row) and damaged brick pavers. This area will be closed to pedestrian traffic from April 27-May 1 while work is underway.
It is important to note that the schedule for each project is subject to change based upon weather conditions. 
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Arrest Warrants Issued for Pittsfield Shooting

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police were granted arrest warrants for two people suspected to be responsible for the Aug. 16 shooting on Francis Avenue. 

Jason Wright, 41, and an unnamed juvenile are charged with assault and battery, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and possession of a gun without an FID card or license to carry. 

On Aug. 16, near 211 Francis Ave., three individuals suffered gunshot wounds and were all transported to Berkshire Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. This is one of four gun violence incidents on city streets this summer. 

Police say two of the individuals who suffered gunshot wounds are the subjects of the arrest warrants.

"I first want to commend the Pittsfield Police Department on solving this case in just eight days. They, along with members of the Task Force who provided support when needed, worked around the clock to identify those responsible," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue wrote on Monday. 
 
The DA said he understands that Pittsfield remains on edge, and said he is fully committed to providing resources, including funding for overtime and State Police detective resources, to support the Pittsfield Police Department as it continues its active investigations into the June 18, Aug. 4t, and Aug. 16 shootings. 

"No stone will be left unturned. If you bring violence and guns to our county, you will be held responsible to the greatest extent of the law," he wrote. 

The first arrest warrant issued is for a juvenile. The juvenile is charged with:

  • Two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a firearm
  • Attempted murder
  • Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
  • Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm without an FID card/license to carry
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID card/license to carry

The second arrest warrant is for Jason Wright, 41, with a last known address on Woodlawn Avenue. Wright is charged with:

  • Attempted murder
  • Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a firearm
  • Two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, to wit a Firearm
  • Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
  • Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm without an FID/LTC
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID/LTC

There have been four gun violence incidents in Pittsfield since mid-June, leaving one person dead and a total of seven injured. Additionally, a Lanesborough man is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting a gun near homes and a road while intoxicated on Sunday. 

On June 18, a person died after being shot in the area of Tyler Street and Pleasure Avenue, and another person was injured. Following an extensive investigation, police on June 23 had an arrest warrant out for Terry Martizna, 35, on a charge of murder.

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