PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Department of Public Services (DPS) announced that sand piles are available at three locations around the city for residential use.

 

These include the following sites:

 

• Highway Department front parking lot, 232 West Housatonic St.

• Engine 5 Fire Station, 54 Pecks Road.

• 37 Elm Street (intersection of Deming and Elm streets).

 

Sand will be available for pickup by Pittsfield residents for their own personal use throughout the winter season. Residents are requested to limit their pickups to 50 pounds (one 5-gallon pail) per visit.

 

Users of these piles are requested to report suspected abuse (loading of pickup trucks, etc.) to the DPS Highway Division office at 499-9314.