❄️ Seasonal Closure Notice ❄️
The west side of Pittsfield Lake will be closed for the winter beginning today, December 1, 2025.
This closure helps keep everyone safe during the colder months.
We appreciate your understanding and will share an update when it reopens in the spring! Stay warm! 🧤✨
The west side of Pittsfield Lake will be closed for the winter beginning today, December 1, 2025.
This closure helps keep everyone safe during the colder months.
We appreciate your understanding and will share an update when it reopens in the spring! Stay warm! 🧤✨
Today, we celebrate Alderman Kevin Wombles for 20 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou
🎄✨ Happy December 1st! The holiday season is officially here, and today we’re kicking things off by talking about holiday traditions. Whether your family has something you’ve done for years or you’re just starting new traditions of your own, these little moments are what make the season truly special. ❤️
Maybe it’s baking cookies together, driving around town looking at lights, or watching the same Christmas movie every year. Or maybe you want to start something brand-new this season!
Share your favorite tradition (or one you’d love to begin!) in the comments below, we’d love to hear how your December starts at home. 🎅🌟
Maybe it’s baking cookies together, driving around town looking at lights, or watching the same Christmas movie every year. Or maybe you want to start something brand-new this season!
Share your favorite tradition (or one you’d love to begin!) in the comments below, we’d love to hear how your December starts at home. 🎅🌟
Take a Scenic Drive
🚗 End your November with a relaxing drive through Pike County. The fall colors and country roads make for the perfect Sunday view.
Post a photo of your scenic view or share your favorite local road for a peaceful drive! 🍁
🚗 End your November with a relaxing drive through Pike County. The fall colors and country roads make for the perfect Sunday view.
Post a photo of your scenic view or share your favorite local road for a peaceful drive! 🍁
🛍️ It’s Small Business Day!
A perfect reminder to shop local and support the businesses that make Pittsfield unique.
Tag your favorite local shop or restaurant and tell us what you love most about it! Let’s keep our community thriving!
A perfect reminder to shop local and support the businesses that make Pittsfield unique.
Tag your favorite local shop or restaurant and tell us what you love most about it! Let’s keep our community thriving!
Family Day
👨👩👧👦 After the big feast, today’s about spending quality time with your loved ones.
Share a family photo, a fun activity you’re doing together, or a memory that always makes you smile!
👨👩👧👦 After the big feast, today’s about spending quality time with your loved ones.
Share a family photo, a fun activity you’re doing together, or a memory that always makes you smile!
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Pittsfield!
We’re so thankful for our wonderful community and all the people who make this town special.
Share a photo of your Thanksgiving table or a family tradition that makes this day meaningful for you. 💛
We’re so thankful for our wonderful community and all the people who make this town special.
Share a photo of your Thanksgiving table or a family tradition that makes this day meaningful for you. 💛
📣 City Hall Holiday Closure Notice 🦃
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving, as well as Friday, November 28th. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.
From all of us at City Hall, we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🧡
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving, as well as Friday, November 28th. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.
From all of us at City Hall, we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🧡
🍰 It’s National Cake Day, and that’s something worth celebrating!
What’s your favorite kind of cake?
Is it chocolate, carrot, red velvet, or something else?
Post a picture of your favorite dessert or tag a local bakery that makes the best cake in town!
What’s your favorite kind of cake?
Is it chocolate, carrot, red velvet, or something else?
Post a picture of your favorite dessert or tag a local bakery that makes the best cake in town!
🎅✨ December is packed with festive fun in Pittsfield! ✨🎅
Our December Calendar of Events is here, and we’ve got something cheerful happening every single day! From holiday treats and cozy activities to community kindness and festive outings, there’s a little magic for everyone this month. ❤️💚
🎉 Save the calendar, mark your favorites, and follow along each day as we celebrate the season together!
Our December Calendar of Events is here, and we’ve got something cheerful happening every single day! From holiday treats and cozy activities to community kindness and festive outings, there’s a little magic for everyone this month. ❤️💚
🎉 Save the calendar, mark your favorites, and follow along each day as we celebrate the season together!
What Are You Thankful For?
🧡 Gratitude makes everything brighter. As Thanksgiving approaches, take a moment to share what you’re thankful for this year big or small.
Let’s fill the comments with good vibes and thankfulness today!
🧡 Gratitude makes everything brighter. As Thanksgiving approaches, take a moment to share what you’re thankful for this year big or small.
Let’s fill the comments with good vibes and thankfulness today!
The campground area on the West side of lake Pittsfield will close for the season tomorrow 11-25-25.
Paint or Color a Picture
🎨 Today’s all about relaxing and getting creative. Grab some paint, markers, or colored pencils and let your imagination flow.
Post a photo of your artwork or tag someone whose creativity inspires you!
🎨 Today’s all about relaxing and getting creative. Grab some paint, markers, or colored pencils and let your imagination flow.
Post a photo of your artwork or tag someone whose creativity inspires you!
Have Coffee with a Friend
☕ A simple cup of coffee can make for the best conversations.
Tag your favorite coffee buddy and share where you love to meet up. Don’t forget to post a photo of your coffee date!
☕ A simple cup of coffee can make for the best conversations.
Tag your favorite coffee buddy and share where you love to meet up. Don’t forget to post a photo of your coffee date!
Enjoy a Local Restaurant
🍽️ Take a break from cooking and treat yourself to a meal out tonight!
Tag your favorite local restaurant in Pittsfield and tell us what your “go-to” menu item is.
Let’s give a little love to our local dining spots!
🍽️ Take a break from cooking and treat yourself to a meal out tonight!
Tag your favorite local restaurant in Pittsfield and tell us what your “go-to” menu item is.
Let’s give a little love to our local dining spots!
REQUEST FOR BIDS – JANITORIAL SERVICES
The City of Pittsfield is accepting sealed bids for janitorial services for both City Hall buildings and the Pittsfield Police Department.
A detailed Scope of Work is available for pickup at City Hall during regular business hours. If you have any questions, feel free to call City Hall at 217-285-4484.
Bids will be accepted until December 15th, after which they will be reviewed.
The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The City of Pittsfield is accepting sealed bids for janitorial services for both City Hall buildings and the Pittsfield Police Department.
A detailed Scope of Work is available for pickup at City Hall during regular business hours. If you have any questions, feel free to call City Hall at 217-285-4484.
Bids will be accepted until December 15th, after which they will be reviewed.
The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The City of Pittsfield will be accepting sealed bids for 3 properties located in Pittsfield. Please click the link below for more information and instructions for the bid process.
Movie Night!!!!
🎬 Time to cozy up for Movie Night! Grab your blanket, popcorn, and favorite snacks.
What’s your go-to movie when you just want to relax?
Share your favorite classic or family favorite in the comments!
🎬 Time to cozy up for Movie Night! Grab your blanket, popcorn, and favorite snacks.
What’s your go-to movie when you just want to relax?
Share your favorite classic or family favorite in the comments!
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
🍫🥜 Sweet, creamy, and just a little nostalgic fudge is a fall favorite!
Do you make your own, or know a local shop that makes the best?
Tell us where to find the tastiest fudge around or drop your favorite recipe below!
🍫🥜 Sweet, creamy, and just a little nostalgic fudge is a fall favorite!
Do you make your own, or know a local shop that makes the best?
Tell us where to find the tastiest fudge around or drop your favorite recipe below!
🦌🎅 Deer Santa Festival
📅 Sunday, December 7, 2025
⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 Downtown Pittsfield
Join us for an evening full of Christmas magic!
Here’s what’s happening:
• 🎅 Santa arrives at 4 PM
• 💃 S&S School of Dance performs
• 🍪 Sugar cookie decorating & 📚 story time at Courtyard Café
• 🎶 Christmas music from Crossing Church
• 🎄 Tree Lighting by Mayor Mendenhall at 5:30 PM
• 🎤 PHS Choir performance
• 🏆 Gingerbread House Contest winner announced at 5:45 PM
• 📸 Photos with Santa at the William Watson Hotel
• 🚂 Lions Club Hayride
• 🔥 S’mores & cocoa
• 💌 Create Christmas cards for nursing home residents or letters to Santa
• 📖 All-day Pittsfield Library Story Walk
Plus — South School K–2 students have painted ornaments that will be displayed on the live tree on the west side of the square! 🌲❤️
