The Town Council on Tuesday approved a proposal to secure low-interest loans for water and sewer line work along Birchwood Terrace and Hunnewell Avenue.
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Parents of Pittsfield man killed in standoff had earlier expressed alarm over his behavior
The night before the Feb. 25 standoff with officers, the parents of Gregory Lasselle had called Pittsfield police concerned about his ‘state of mind.’
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Pittsfield appoints sergeant to lead police force as chief takes leave to address health concerns
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Sgt. Marty Cochran as acting police chief in the wake of Chief Harold “Pete” Bickmore’s temporary departure.
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Maine Freedom of Information Coalition audits Maine law enforcement agencies
One in five agencies does not respond to the nonprofit’s Freedom of Access Act request.
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Pittsfield approves $7.5 million municipal budget, bonuses for town employees
The spending plan for 2022 is expected to increase property taxes by less than 1%.
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Town Council agrees to lower list price for Pittsfield Community Theater
The asking price for the downtown building that houses the defunct theater is now $149,900. Officials hope the new price will lure a buyer.
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At first in-person meeting in months, Pittsfield Town Council learns of new police hire
Chief tells councilors Tuesday night an officer working in Portland will join the Pittsfield Police Department next week, helping alleviate a staffing shortage.
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Canaan man suffers severe injuries in Pittsfield crash after falling asleep at the wheel, police say
The driver, Gary Moshier, 33, of Canaan, sustained a head injury in the crash.
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Woman arrested after bomb threats force evacuation of Pittsfield company, police say
An Etna woman called in two threats Thursday directed at Puritan Medical Products, disrupting manufacturing operations for a day, authorities say.
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Pittsfield officials OK pay increase, more vacation time to attract new police officers
Town Council approves changes to union contract that are meant to spur hiring for the Police Department, which has been short-staffed since the spring.