BY DAN VALENTI

The liberals also think that a “birthing person” can be a man so to them “mother” can mean a man or a woman. It’s crazy.

Dan, if I may add a couple of Bitchfield neologisms.

It’s Happening = The beginning of the downward spiral of Pittsfield.

Vibrant and Dynamic = downtrodden slum

Diverse and Inclusive = straight, conservative, white males not welcome.

Grant Money = grift or another way to launder taxpayer money on needless “projects”

Explore My Roots = taxpayer paid (ARPA money) African vacation for family and friends.

Cultural Competency Coach = grift, race hustler, racist against white “non-believers.”

Underclass = bums, junkies, mentally unstable, people democRATS advocate for, but NIMBY.

Social Justice Warrior = left loon who hates straight, conservative, W/M’s, with a non-employable degree in something like Gender Studies.

Drag Shows for Kids = adults (pedos) with severe mental health issues who should NOT BE AROUND CHILDREN.

Dean of Students = $100k job for a black male (Da Dancin’ Dean) with no formal education and an expired dance certificate.

Wimpy White was on to something with his “Houseless Report of 2019.” He only seems to work on it during election season when a microphone is put in his face though….

Any updates on the report Wimpy? It’s been over 5 years you’ve been working on it. You must have compiled a lot of data and stats of the Bitchfield “houseless.”

Or has that report been deemed “Top Secret,” like the numerously revised, $150,000, Pedofield Pubic Scohol Sex Skandel Report?

Dont bring up the Epstien files.Well done avoiding your guys abuse of kids.Amazing silence

BCC president is resigning soon. Any guesses who might grab that cherry position? Will it be someone with academic credentials or some ex politician that behaved well and did what they were told to do.

Mayor Peter Marchetti’s ongoing “War against the Underclass” residents of Pittsfield continues….

“Pittsfield City Council sends the proposed public camping ban to the Board of Health for review”
By Maryjane Williams, The Berkshire Eagle, September 10, 2025

PITTSFIELD — The controversial proposal to ban camping and sleeping in public spaces is now in the hands of the Board of Health.

At the request of Andy Cambi, the city’s director of public health, the council unamiously voted to send the measure to the board for guidance on enforcement, standards and possible revisions.

“The causes that bring people to sleep outside and the risks that followed them are very much public health problems,” said Councilor Rhonda Serre. “Public health can set humane, evidence based standards, coordinate services and guide implementation, so we’re not just writing rules. We’re delivering results.”

The council also required the Board of Health to provide an update for the Oct. 28 City Council meeting, with subsequent reports for each council meeting as the review continues. Anything that emerges from the Board of Health will still need council approval before becoming law.

The ordinance was introduced last spring by Mayor Peter Marchetti, who said it was intended to address complaints from downtown business owners about trash, defecation, panhandling and people sleeping in doorways. Supporters argue the measure is needed to increase foot traffic and the cleanliness of downtown to protect businesses, while opponents counter that it criminalizes poverty without addressing the root causes of homelessness.

“I want to make sure we include empathy and compassion and solutions,” said Councilor Kathy Amuso. “We do need to protect our businesses, [on] North Street, the businesses are destination, and some of the business owners are getting very frustrated with what is happening in their areas. We need to make sure that’s addressed.”

However, Councilor Dina Lampiasi warned against approaches that rely too heavily on punishment.

“Research has shown that punitive approaches such as enforcement, like having sweeps and arrests, fines that restrict the basic needs of people lead to worse outcomes,” she said. “So whatever we decide to pass… needs to be rooted in solutions, not in what’s going on by the headline or gives false hope to the merchants on North Street.”

Several amendments to the ordinance proposed by Councilor Kenneth Warren were also referred to the Board of Health. He recommended limiting the ordinance’s scope to the downtown Creative District, removing references to parks and waterways, clarifying the definition of “temporarily sleep” and rewriting the section on storage of personal property. Warren criticized the current language as “authoritarian” for allowing belongings to be removed without notice.

Attorney Brad Gordon, who sits on the Board of Health, submitted a draft enforcement framework that would rely on a Mobile Crisis Intervention Responder as the first point of contact for potential violations, that will then coordinate with community-based organizations for continued care where applicable.

“The remedies and interventions under this section shall be restorative, supportive, and non-cohersive, aiming to promote stability, safety and wellbeing,” Gordon wrote. “No civil or criminal penalties shall apply. All responses shall prioritize dignity, harm reduction, and long-term connection to care.”

Over a dozen residents praised the move to send the measure to the Board of Health during public comment, while still urging the city to take a more compassionate approach than the ordinance to address homelessness.

“As a coalition, we believe reframing this issue as a matter of public health rather than criminalization [is] the right to direction for Pittsfield,” said Kamayue Gomes, a member of the Homes Not Handcuffs Coalition, which has spoken out against the ordinance over the past few months. “Paired with alternatives like designated public camping space, increased shelter capacity, mobile sanitation facilities, we can directly address immediate needs while also creating safer, cleaner and healthier public spaces for everyone.”

Prospective business owner Aisha Baptiste-Gilmore, who is preparing to open a shop in Pittsfield, said even she opposes the ordinance, arguing that “a ban doesn’t solve homelessness. It hides it … without addressing the real issues like housing, jobs and mental health support. As a business owner, I want to be a part of a city that treats all people with dignity, because that kind of community is where businesses should thrive.”

Sophie Tannenbaum with the Wildflower Alliance emphasized the urgency of finding practical solutions — including housing — before winter.

“This is the moment when you all decide how many excess deaths you can stomach in Pittsfield this winter,” she said. “Moving someone along from sleeping in a doorway in freezing temperatures does not ensure their survival. It just increases their chances of freezing to death.”

Although she supported the decision to refer the measure, Councilor Alisa Costa, like several residents during the public comment, cautioned that progress may take time.

“Don’t do it rushed,” she said. “Do it right.”

They are going to kick this can past election day….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlwNTv6UjVU

The assassination of Charlie Kirk shows just how desperate the left is to stop his interference with their indoctrination on college campuses across the country. The youth loved Charlie Kirk and wanted to engage in critical thinking with him, but the left will have none of it. These young minds are theirs to mold. The upcoming New York mayoral race will be decided by indoctrinated young people so what is being done on college campuses and schools across the country is paying off for the left and Charlie Kirk had to be silenced. Let’s hope that Charlie Kirk’s vision isn’t intimidated and they continue to safely speak with college students and other young people across the country.

Totally disgusted with our current City Council members. They are playing the game of Pass the Buck. They are NOT representing the taxpayers at all. I suggest each one of them offer a room for one or two of the “houseless” folks they care so much for. Wonder how long it will be before they call the police to have them removed. Why are they so afraid to vote for what Mayor Marchetti is trying to do. Why is Mayor Marchetti posting supportive signs for these City councilor members on his lawn when they won’t support him? Very strange.

These asinine elected officials seem to be blind to the state of North Street. I recently wrote about an incident on this site regarding a drug infested person screaming and jerking off in front of little girls going to Terpsicore Dance Studio at 9a.m.. What about the fact that Independent Mobilty has customers cancelling appointments because a “houseless” person is setting up their sleeping arrangement in the stores doorway with his grocery cart, I myself am scared while dropping my dog at Pampered Pup which is owned by a very nice hardworking man or how about the recent videos from the woman that owns Thistle and Thorn Floral shop showing the human feces, needles and garbage that shes finds by both her front and back entrances. She also shows the verbal gross attacks she receives when nicely asking them to leave. Just in that block alone Radiance Yoga, Spirited Shears, Circa, Dotties and Dorothy’s have chosen to either close or relocate. Folks are sadly petrified to go to St.Joseph’s Church and the Senior Center. Our elected officials are alright with what these taxpayers have to go through on a daily basis? Those that constantly show at the CC Open Mike supporting this behavior and bashing business owners like the Valenti’s, Niarchos and Tierney’s should also open their doors to one of these “houseless” folks.

Why not clear an area at the jail and “house” these folks every night. I bet within a few nights of being bused to a place to sleep and shower these folks will decide to move along to another City that will allow their terrible behavior.

Pittsfield taxpayers deserve better. To those running for election, how many of these “houseless” people will take the time to vote for you?