Pittsfield holds event to raise awareness of drug overdoses

Pittsfield to host overdose prevention awareness event

Pittsfield to host overdose prevention awareness event on Saturday as part of Overdose Prevention Day.

The city of Pittsfield held an event on Thursday to raise awareness of drug overdoses.

Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Mayor Peter Marchetti delivered a proclamation before raising the overdose awareness flag at City Hall.

“Support our families and friends who have lost loved ones to overdose, and whereas we as a city do and will continue to see the people who are so deeply affected by the disease of substance use disorder. And whereas we renew our commitment to preventing those tragic deaths.

The mayor said three events commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day will take place in Berkshire County on Saturday.