Here's Details On Pittsfield's Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Pittsfield’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at Pittsfield Cemetery on Wahconah Street, rain or shine. Please note that a parade will not be held this year.

The event lineup includes Mayor Linda Tyer and guest speaker Staff Sergeant P.J. Hunt with the Army National Guard. The Master of Ceremonies will be Fran Tremblay, former Marine, Commander of Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 65.

Pittsfield Community Television (PCTV) will televise the ceremony on CityLink 1303 and PCTV Select available at PCTV.org. The ceremony will also be available on Roku and Apple devices, and the PCTV Facebook page.

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As for the Memorial Day Weekend forecast? Kind of a bummer!

Saturday: Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 49F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Saturday night: Cloudy with occasional showers late at night. Low 41F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Sunday: Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

Sunday night: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 46F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Monday: A few showers in the morning, then clouds lingering in the afternoon. High 67F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Monday night: Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 46F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph

Weather forecast information provided by weather.com.

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