Beautiful pictures of the sunrise this morning looking down the runway at Penstone Airport...
*October 26, 2023*
Jefferson Street from Memorial to Mississippi will be reduced to one lane beginning at 7a.m.
The Pikeland Unit 10 Safety Drill will be held this afternoon. The drill should occur sometime between 1:15 – 1:25. Students may be transported by bus or may be walking to check-in point areas during this time.
***UPDATE***
🌿🔥 Attention City of Pittsfield Residents! The City Burn Pile is NOW OPEN! 🔥🌿
We're thrilled to announce that our City Burn Pile is open for use However, we kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring its safe and efficient operation.
🚫 Please refrain from piling brush near the corn field! 🌽
👉 Here are a few important reminders:
✅ The City Burn Pile is the designated area for brush and yard waste disposal for City of Pittsfield residents.
✅ Do not stack or dump brush near the corn field. This area should remain clear to prevent potential fire hazards and to protect our agricultural resources.
✅ Ensure all materials brought to the burn pile are free of any non-organic materials, such as plastic, metal, or chemicals. These can be harmful when burned and damage the environment.
✅ Be mindful of wind conditions and follow safety guidelines when using the burn pile. Safety first, always!
Let's work together to keep our community safe, beautiful, and sustainable. By following these guidelines, you're making a positive impact on our environment and the safety of our residents.
Thank you for your cooperation, and happy yard work! 🌱
🔥 Attention, Residents of the City of Pittsfield! 🔥
🚫 The City Burn Pile is Temporarily CLOSED 🚫
We want to let you know that the City Burn Pile will be CLOSED until all the accumulated brush has been safely burned down. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain a clean and secure environment.
🌿 Please refrain from bringing any additional brush until further notice. 🌿
We'll keep you posted on the reopening date, so stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, continue to practice fire safety and help keep our city beautiful. As always, our crews will continue brush pickup on the first Monday of the month.
Thank you for your cooperation, and let's work together to maintain a safer and cleaner environment for all. 🔥🌳
Please be careful traveling thru the 300 block of South Cherry St, crews are starting to install new driveway tubes. This will be an on going project for the next several weeks! Thank you!
Our community is keeping the Griggsville Community and the Griggsville / Perry School in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great sorrow.
Happy Birthday to City Employee Janet Rohn, I hope you have a great day!
Happy Birthday to Alderman Bill Grimsley, hope you have a great day!
Thank you IDNR, Blake Ruebush and team for caring for and researching fish and their growth at Lake Pittsfield! You brought up some nice ones! We appreciate you and your team's hard work at keeping our lake thriving and growing with fish! A big thank you to WGEM, their News Director John Earhart and Reporter Clare Edlund for covering IDNRs good work!
The 300 Block of West Adams Street, from North West Street to Mississippi will be closed today, 10/4/23, from 8:30 am - 11:00 am. The remainder of the day and tomorrow traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Fayette Street from Clinton Street to Franklin Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm today, September 25, 2023.
UPDATE: South Illinois Street is now open
**Temporary Street Closure**
The 400 Block of South Illinois Street (from Morrison Street to Clare Street) will be temporarily closed for Street Repair today, September 25, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm
The City of Pittsfield is accepting bids for the Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport Property Farm Rental.
The City of Pittsfield invites interested and qualified individuals or organizations to submit bids for the rental of approximately 184 acres of farmland located at the Pittsfield Penstone Airport property.
Bid specifications, property description and photographs, and sample lease agreement may be picked up at City Hall, 215 North Monroe Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363.
Interested parties are required to submit their bids by September 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Airport Property Farm Rental Bid”.
The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or formalities, and to make awards as deemed in the best interest of the municipality.
Happy Birthday to City Clerk Ann Moffit... hope you have a great day!
The disc golf course on the East side of the lake will be closed today from approximately 4-6 this afternoon for the High School Cross County Meet
If you are using the lake this afternoon please don't park on the running path. It starts near the disc golf parking lot and goes to the kayak launch the circles back to the starting area.
Good luck to our Saukee runners.
Crews are installing a new regulator on the west side of town from the issue we had last week. Pressure may fluctuate while they are getting it adjusted
The City brush pile will be closing today, September 18, 2023, and will remain closed until harvest is complete.
A drive-thru flu clinic will be held Saturday, September 23 from 10am - 12pm at the Pike County Highway Department Building (former JDL Building #4)
The City is scheduled to have contractors in town, with a tentative start date of September 20, to apply oil and chip on the following roads. If you park on or near the streets in these areas, please find an alternate area for parking during this week until work is complete to avoid issues. Expect temporary delays/closures in these areas while crews are working. Please follow the City Facebook page or App for any updates.
365th from Washington to Work Camp
Shetland Drive- Washington to Lowry
Lowry St. Several areas from Walnut to the West End
Clinton -from Fayette to Grant
Cherry -Grant to Lowry
S Mason -Fayette to Grant
Clare Ave.- Jackson to Piper Ln.
E. Adams St.-1/2 Blk. East of Illinois to East end
Griggsville St. – From Illinois to Libby Ln.
Oakbrook Subdivision
Dutton -From Gay St. to Mill St.
Liberty St.- N. of Perry
Panther Creek Dr.
Additions or corrections may be made to this list due to material quantities.
BOIL ORDER LIFTED
DATE: September 14, 2023
TO: News Media, Illinois EPA and Pike County Health Department
FROM: City of Pittsfield Utilities Superintendent Shane Allen
SUBJECT: Boil Order Lifted
The boil order issued September 11, 2023, affecting Archer St. West to Kitchen Seed Company and from Washington St. South to the city limits, has been lifted. Laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You may return to normal use of your water service.
