City of Pittsfield

🚫🧹 Happy National No Housework Day! 🧹🚫 Today is your official excuse to put down the mop, ignore the laundry, and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation! 😌✨ Instead of chores, spend the day making memories with your family. Here are some fun, no-housework-needed activities: 🏞️ Go on a family picnic – Enjoy the fresh air and some yummy snacks! 🎲 Game night – Break out the board games or have a video game showdown. 🍿 Movie marathon – Grab the popcorn and cozy up for a family favorite. 🚴‍♂️ Outdoor adventure – Go for a walk, bike ride, or play at the park. 🍪 Bake something easy & fun – Because eating cookies is way better than cleaning! 😆 How are you spending your housework-free day? Drop your plans below! ⬇️ #NoHouseworkDay #RelaxAndEnjoy #FamilyFun

🍿✨ Happy National Caramel Popcorn Day! ✨🍿 Sweet, crunchy, and oh-so-addictive—caramel popcorn is the perfect snack! 😋 Do you have a go-to brand, or do you prefer homemade? Maybe you like it with a little extra drizzle of chocolate or nuts? 🤤 Drop your favorite caramel popcorn brand (or secret recipe) in the comments! 🍯🍿 #CaramelPopcornDay #SweetAndSalty #SnackTime

🍕🧀 Happy National Deep-Dish Pizza Day! 🧀🍕 Today, we celebrate the cheesy, saucy, thick-crusted masterpiece that is deep dish pizza! 🤤 Who do you think makes the absolute BEST deep dish? Is it a hidden local gem or maybe even your own homemade recipe? Drop your favorites below! 🍽️🔥 #DeepDishDay #PizzaLovers #CheesePullGoals

🗓️ Mark your calendars, Pittsfield! It’s time for our City-Wide Clean-Up! 🗑️✨ 📍 Location: City of Pittsfield Public Works Building (735 N. Monroe Street) 📅 Dates: April 26th – May 3rd ⏰ Hours: 🔹 Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 7 PM 🔹 Saturday: 7 AM – 4 PM This event is for Pittsfield residents only—please bring proof of residency. Check out the flyer for full details.

Today, we celebrate Jason Thomas for 13 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

Today, we celebrate Allen Motley for 3 years. 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 Where would we be without our amazing school librarians? They’re the keepers of knowledge, champions of curiosity, and the ultimate book matchmakers! 🏆📖 Take a moment today to say THANK YOU to the incredible librarians who make learning magical. Drop a shoutout to a wonderful librarian you know in the comments below! ⬇️💙 #SchoolLibrarianDay #ThankYouLibrarians #BookHeroes

Happy Birthday to Police Chief Michael Starman! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate all that you do and hope you take some time to celebrate!

🌯 Happy National Burrito Day! 🌯 Today is the perfect excuse (not that we need one) to wrap up your day with a delicious, stuffed-to-the-brim burrito! 😋 🌶️ 🌯 So tell us—who makes the BEST burrito? Is it your favorite local spot, a secret homemade recipe, or a fast-food guilty pleasure? Drop your burrito MVPs below! ⬇️🔥 #NationalBurritoDay #BurritoLove #WrapItUp

🎣🐟 The countdown is almost over—Kids Trout Fishing Day is just a few days away! 🐟🎣 Grab your fishing gear and join us this Friday, April 5th, at 8 AM at the Lagoon at King Park for a morning of fishing fun! 🌿☀️ Whether your little one is a fishing newbie or a pro at reeling them in, this is the perfect chance to make some great memories. Don’t forget to check the flyer for all the details! 📜👀 See you by the water! 🎣💙

🥜🍇 Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day! 🍞🎉 We all love a good PB&J, but what’s your go-to twist on this classic? Do you toast it, add banana slices, or maybe even a sprinkle of cinnamon? 🤤 Share your favorite PB&J recipe below! And here’s a little trivia for you—who do you think published the first-ever peanut butter and jelly recipe? 🤔 Drop your guesses before you Google it! 👀👇 #PBJDay #FoodTrivia #DeliciousDuos

The Dog park at King Park will be closed after lunch and remain closed for a few days to allow fertilizer to be applied.

🎭🤣 April Fools' Day is here! 🤣🎭 Let’s hear it—what’s the most legendary prank you’ve ever pulled? Did they ever figure out it was you, or are you still a mystery mastermind? 😏 Drop your best prank stories below! ⬇️😂 #AprilFools #PrankWars

🚀 Big changes are happening in Pittsfield! Got ideas to make our community better? Want your voice heard? Now’s your chance! Join us for a Picture Pittsfield meeting on April 24th at 5:30 PM at City Hall! 🏛️✨ We’re starting fresh with a new board, new energy, and a commitment to welcoming fresh ideas! This is the perfect time to get involved. You don’t have to commit a ton of time—just bring your passion and help in ways that matter most to you. Let’s work together to make Pittsfield the best it can be. See you there! 👏💙 #PicturePittsfield #FreshStart #CommunityMatters #GetInvolved

Happy Birthday Police Officer Michael Lemons! Your hard work and dedication make such a difference, and we’re grateful to have you on the team. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year full of success and happiness!

Happy National Crayon Day! 🎨🖍️ Today, we’re celebrating the colorful little sticks that sparked our creativity as kids (and let’s be honest, they’re still fun to use as adults too!). From bright and bold to soft and subtle, every crayon brings a little magic to the page. So, let’s hear it—what’s your favorite crayon color? Are you all about the classics like blue and red, or do you love the fun names like Macaroni and Cheese, Jazzberry Jam, or Razzmatazz? 🤩 Drop your favorite in the comments and let’s fill this post with color! 🌈✨ #NationalCrayonDay #ColorYourWorld #WhatsYourFavoriteColor

Step outside and enjoy some fresh air! 🌳🚶‍♀️ Our local parks have some amazing walking paths just waiting to be explored. Head over to King Park for a stroll with a special twist—there’s a fun story to enjoy along the way! 📖✨ Do you prefer a peaceful solo walk, a chatty stroll with a friend, or making it a fun family outing? Let us know how you like to walk, and if you hit the trails today, snap a pic and share your adventure! 📸🌿 #WalkInThePark #GetOutside #KingParkAdventure

Anyone with survey flags along the streets of Morrison from Piper to Higbee, Curtis from Clarksville Rd to Walnut, Walnut from Curtis to Lowry, and Lowry from Walnut to Lowry Park, can remove said flags. The designs for new sidewalks are being submitted to IDOT for approval. Once approved, we can put the project out for bid, and get this project completed in the summer of 2025. This is a $250,000 project funded by a Safeway to Schools Grant awarded to the City of Pittsfield.

It’s National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! 🎉 Today, let’s show some love to the heart and soul of our communities—local, family-owned businesses! ❤️ From cozy cafes to unique boutiques, these businesses bring so much character and charm to our towns. Whether it’s a special gift shop, your favorite restaurant, or a hidden gem you love, shopping local makes a huge difference! 🛍️✨ What mom and pop businesses do you love to support? Drop your faves in the comments and let’s spread the love for these hardworking owners! 💪💖 #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #MomAndPopDay

Have you ever tried Geocaching? If not, today’s the day to dive in! 🗺️✨ It’s a treasure hunt for the whole family, where you search for hidden caches in the wild—and there are some right here in town waiting for you to discover them! 🌍 Fun fact: there are over 3 million caches hidden all over the world, just waiting to be found! 🏞️ Ready for the adventure? When you find one, snap a pic and share it! 📸 What’s your favorite part of geocaching? Let’s hear your stories! 🗺️💎 #GeocachingAdventure #TreasureHuntFun #FamilyFun