Saturday, September 5, 2026 — Here are the main developments across Pistoia and the province this morning.
1. Plures Alia responds to the city over waste-service complaints
Plures Alia says complaint levels in Pistoia remain below its internal attention threshold, responding to criticism from the municipal administration. The company recorded 1,950 reports in the past 30 days—0.73 per 1,000 residents per day—and said cases were handled in an average of 2.57 days. It has nevertheless promised sample checks on streets served by door-to-door collection and a meeting with the city next week. Source: Report Pistoia.
2. Vandalism condemned ahead of Pistoia’s Liberation commemorations
The mayor and local ANPI representatives have condemned damage to the monument in Resistance Park, just days before events marking the 82nd anniversary of Pistoia’s liberation from Nazi-Fascism. Authorities have not established a political motive, while efforts are expected to restore the monument before the commemorations. The official programme runs from September 7 to 12 and opens on Sunday evening with institutional remarks and a free concert by GANG. Sources: Report Pistoia and Comune di Pistoia.
3. Worker hospitalized after a fall in Montecatini Terme
A 33-year-old worker was taken to San Jacopo Hospital after slipping from a low wall and falling onto a metal railing in Via Felice Matteucci on Friday evening. Emergency services initially assigned the highest response code, although early reports indicated that the injuries may be less serious than first feared. The worker was conscious during the rescue. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. Tender planned for the Pistoia Ovest sports-centre site
Pistoia’s mayor has announced plans to launch a public tender by the end of the year for the Pistoia Ovest site, potentially clearing the way for FC Pistoiese or another investor to develop a new training centre. Speaking at the Memorial Vannucci, the mayor also called for a long-term partnership with the club to modernise the ageing Marcello Melani stadium, including its grandstand and commercial areas. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Quarrata opens applications for household waste-bill relief
Quarrata has allocated €80,000 to reduce Taric waste charges for eligible households. Applications are open until October 18, with reductions ranging from 25% to 50% according to ISEE income bands and family circumstances. Applicants must also be up to date with previous TARI payments, including the 2024 charge. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Valdinievole mayors take waste-cost concerns to the Region
Valdinievole mayors are due to meet Tuscany’s regional environment councillor on September 9 after raising concerns about rising waste bills and the quality of services delivered by Alia and overseen by ATO Toscana Centro. Montecatini Terme has also begun appointing an independent contract-execution director to monitor performance, an initiative reported to have broad support among local administrations. Source: Il Tirreno – Montecatini.
7. Unsafe holm oaks removed in Massa e Cozzile
Several holm oaks along Via Marconi have been felled after agronomists identified structural risks following severe rainfall. The municipality says internal defects were confirmed once the trees were cut and that public safety had to take priority. Mayor Marzia Niccoli has pledged replacement planting with species better suited to the site. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
8. Free adult-learning courses restart in Pistoia
The municipal “Adulti In-Formati” programme is offering free practical courses to adults living in the province. The new calendar begins today with basic computer skills, followed later this month by introductory PowerPoint and Europass CV workshops; a 3D-printing course is scheduled for October. Places and enrolment details are available through the city’s official notice. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This briefing is an original English-language summary of reporting and official updates available on September 5, 2026.