City of Pittsfield

Sweet and festive — today is National Candy Cane Day! Whether you enjoy eating them, hanging them on your tree, stirring them into cocoa, or using them for baking, candy canes are a fun part of the season.

How do you like your candy canes? ❤️🤍

Merry Christmas from the City of Pittsfield! 🎅✨
We hope your day is filled with joy, peace, laughter, and special moments with the people you love. Thank you for being part of our wonderful community — we’re so grateful for each of you.

Wishing you a beautiful Christmas Day! ❤️💚

It’s National Eggnog Day, and love it or not, it’s definitely a holiday classic! Whether you enjoy it warm, cold, or mixed into a dessert, today’s a great day to sip something festive.

Tell us: Are you Team Eggnog or Team “No thanks”? 🎄😄

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the City of Pittsfield! ✨🎄
We wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday season spent with family and friends.

Please note: City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas.

City Hall will reopen on Friday, December 26th, for normal business hours.

Thank you, and happy holidays to all! 🎅🎁

With Christmas right around the corner, today is all about keeping kindness at the heart of the season. Do something nice for someone — big or small. Surprise someone with a treat, help a neighbor, or send a thoughtful message.

Kindness spreads quickly — let’s fill today with it.
Share your act of kindness below! 💚✨

It’s time for one of the sweetest traditions of the season: baking Christmas cookies! Whether you’re making sugar cookies, gingerbread, snickerdoodles, or a family recipe that’s been passed down for generations, baking is such a fun way to celebrate.

Share a picture of your cookies or tell us what you baked today! 🍪🎄

Happy Birthday to Mitchell Barton! 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!

Step into the past tonight at Christmas at the Shastid House! This beautiful, historic home is full of charm, and it’s even more magical decorated for the holiday season.

Come enjoy the atmosphere, the history, and the tradition — it’s a wonderful way to spend part of your evening.

Are you planning to attend? 🎅🌟

One of the joys of December is driving around to look at Christmas lights! Grab some hot cocoa, turn on your favorite holiday playlist, and take a tour around town to see all the sparkling displays.

Do you have a favorite neighborhood or house to look at?

Share your recommendations below for others to enjoy! ✨🚗

Look who came to visit the Mayor today! Hope everyone is ready for Christmas because Santa sure is.

Today, we celebrate, Police officer Mackenzie Moore for 1 year 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

The library is the perfect place to slow down during the busy holiday season. Whether you stop by to check out a new book, browse magazines, or just enjoy a quiet moment, today is a great day to visit.

What do you love to read — mysteries, romance, nonfiction, biographies?

Share your favorite genre below! 📚✨

Get creative today with a little art! Paint or color a festive holiday picture — whether you use crayons, markers, watercolors, or anything else, creativity is always good for the soul.

Turn on some music, relax, and enjoy making something bright and cheerful.

If you create something today, share a picture in the comments! 🎨🎄

Happy Birthday Fire Captain Trevor Zumwalt! Hope you have an amazing day filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even some cake! Thanks for all you do—we’re lucky to have you on the team!

Today we’re spreading kindness by challenging everyone to do something nice for someone. Hold the door, bring someone a treat, pay a compliment, or send a kind message. Even small acts can lift someone’s whole day.

Let’s keep kindness going strong in Pittsfield — share below what you did today! 💛✨

Meadow street with be closed from Conroy to Orchard for a private contractor repairing a sewer.

It’s a fun one today — National Chocolate Covered Anything Day! The name says it all: if you can dip it in chocolate, it counts. Strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows… even bacon if you’re adventurous!

What’s your favorite chocolate-covered treat? Drop your answer below! 🍫😄

Today is National Lemon Cupcake Day, and we’re here for the sweet, tangy goodness! Lemon desserts are light, bright, and perfect for adding a little sunshine to a winter day.

If you love lemon treats, today’s your excuse to indulge a little.

Tell us: Are you a lemon dessert person? 🍋🧁

Take a cozy moment today and enjoy a holiday puzzle! Whether it’s a small puzzle with the kids or a big 1,000-piece challenge, puzzles are a great way to unwind and spend time together.

Pour some cocoa, turn on a Christmas playlist, and enjoy the quiet relaxation.

If you’re working on a puzzle today, share a photo of your progress below! 🎄🧩

Happy Birthday to Lindsey Smith, one of our dedicated Gas & Water Laborers! 💧🔧
Lindsey’s hard work keeps our community running smoothly, and today we celebrate her! Please join us in wishing her a wonderful day filled with happiness! 🎉