City of Pittsfield

If anyone is missing their pups these guys were just behind the shop at 835 N Monroe chasing a rabbit. UPDATE. Owner found, they have been picked up and headed home.

Due to an accident at the intersection of Shetland Dr. and W Washington a stop light pole was broken off. They are currently flashing red, 3 way stop. We anticipate the contractor may be here tomorrow to do the repairs. Please use caution when driving through that intersection. UPDATE: The contractor cannot be here until Monday to repair the stop light.

The boil order issued January 30, 2024, affecting W. Jefferson St and W. Perry St. from Grove St. East to Clinton has been lifted. Laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You may return to normal use of your water service.

The Watermain break on South Monroe has been repaired. It was repaired live, under pressure and no boil Order will be Needed.

There will not be a brush pick up this coming Monday February 5th. We are in the process of improving the road to the new burn pile site. We will resume our regular monthly pick up once the road is finished. We will announce when we have the new site ready for use.

The city has a water main break in the 400 block of S Monroe St. residents in this area may experience low water pressure while being repaired. We will issue a boil order to those affected if necessary.

***Public Water Supply Boil Order in Effect*** DATE: January 30, 2024 AFFECTED AREA: W. Jefferson and W. Perry St. from Grove St. East to Clinton St. (see attached Map) At about 10:30 AM on January 30, 2024, the City of Pittsfield water system in the affected area lost pressure due to a water main break repair. This caused the affected area to lose volume and fall below the 20 Psi threshold. The BOIL ORDER will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You will receive notification at that time. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for five minutes, and cool before using. Or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.

The utilities department has a portion of the 900 block of W. Jefferson St. closed down to thru traffic while they are repairing a water leak. It will reopen with a partial lane closure as soon as work is completed.

Please avoid the 900 block of W. Jefferson St. tomorrow January 30., 2024. At 7 am the city utilities department will be in area repairing a water main break. If a boil order is needed a notification will be put out at that time.

Please stay home if you can this morning . There are vehicles slid off all over the place. Crews are out treating the roads, but it will take time. It looks like it will warm up above freezing later this morning. If you must travel, allow extra time.

Grove street is shut down between Washington and Adams to repair a water main break. The repair should be complete this afternoon and the street will reopen with one lane being partially closed

Congratulations to the 2023 City of Pittsfield's Employee of the Year, Bill Irwin! Bill is a dedicated employee who shows up everyday with a positive attitude and completes whatever jobs the day may bring. Bill takes pride in his work and his community, he is always willing to assist others in a momence notice! Well deserved Bill! Thank you for your service to our community!

You never know what you are going to see at the Penstone Airport here in Pittsfield, two helicopters refueling.... From Branson, Mo headed to LaSalle-Peru...

UPDATE: January 19, 2024 9:00 am Boil Order has been lifted     ***Public Water Supply Boil Order in Effect*** DATE: January 17, 2024 FROM: City of Pittsfield Water Superintendent Shane Allen SUBJECT: Boil Order AFFECTED AREA: (Petty Edition) Janie Lane North of Lashmett. Approximately 5 homes are covered by the order. (See attached Map) At about 7:30 AM on January 17, 2024, the City of Pittsfield water system in the affected area lost pressure due to a water main break repair. This caused the affected area to lose volume and fall below the 20 Psi threshold. The BOIL ORDER will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms that water quality has been fully restored. You will receive notification at that time. Please call our office at 217-285-6850 if you have any questions or need further information. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for five minutes, and cool before using. Or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.

We currently have a water main break at the at the Petty Subdivision. Some customers in the area may be without water during the repair. We have called in our emergency locate and will begin repairs at approximately 9:30AM. We will announce a boil order for those effected if needed.

The road on the West side of Pittsfield Lake from the Boy Scout Area to the North boat dock has been closed due to weather conditions

No Cost Ways to Save- with winter upon us here are some helpful tips to conserve energy..... Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you'll save an average of 3 percent on heating costs. Wear warm clothing like a sweater and set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. Setting the thermostat back to 55 degrees when leaving home for an extended time can save you 5-20 percent of your heating costs (heat pumps should only be set back two degrees to prevent unneeded use of backup strip heating). Replace or clean furnace filters once a month. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Now is also the time for a furnace "tune-up". Keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted will reduce energy use, saving up to 5 percent of heating costs. Reduce hot water temperature. Set your water heater to the "normal" setting or 120, unless the owner's manual for your dishwasher requires a higher setting. Savings are 7-11 percent of water heating costs. Insulate the first five feet of pipe coming out of the top of your water heater or the whole length until the pipe goes into the wall if that is less than five feet. Pipe insulation is available from your hardware store. Use cold water when washing clothes. About 16 percent of an average home energy bill goes just for heating water. Most detergents clean well in cooler temperatures. Keep clothes dryer free of lint and inspect dryer vent to be sure it is free of obstructions Take a five-minute shower instead of a bath. Take a five-minute shower instead of a bath to reduce hot water use. Let the sun in. Open drapes and shades on the sunny side of your house to help warm the home during the day. Close drapes and shades at night to cut heat loss. Remove window air conditioning units for the winter. If you have a window air conditioning unit, remove it for the winter months to prevent heat from escaping through and around the unit. If it cannot be moved, buy a cover to prevent drafts. Close your flue. Always make sure the fireplace damper seals tightly and remains closed except when a fire is burning or smoldering in the fireplace. Also shut fire place doors if installed. Use your ceiling fan. Ceiling fans help keep you comfortable not only in the summer but in the winter as well. Reversing the direction of the blades pushes warm air down into the room. Fans should turn clockwise in the summer and counter-clockwise in the winter. When purchasing new ceiling fans, consider an Energy Star model for optimum fan and motor efficiency. Put your computer to sleep. Activate "sleep" features on computers and office equipment that power down when the equipment is not in use for a while. Turn off equipment during longer periods of non-use to cut energy costs and improve longevity. Don't waste hot water. Adjust load size on washer to fit actual load. Set small loads to low water level to save water and energy. Flip the switch. Turn off all appliances and equipment when not in use: lights, TVs, VCRs or DVDs, computers, other electronics. Keep vent space clean & clear. Make sure heating registers, vents and cold air returns are not blocked by draperies, furniture or rugs. These should also be cleaned regularly with a vacuum or a broom.

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy New Years Eve!

We will have crews working on the West lake road North of the Boy-scout area today, this section of road will be closed until approximately 2 PM.

City crews have been working in their "spare" time on a project that has taken sometime to plan out, but it's coming together! The much needed expansion of City Hall! Thank you to all that have helped!