Good morning from Pistoia. Here are the main local developments for Saturday, September 12.
1. Ticket inspector taken to hospital after bus assault
A ticket inspector on Pistoia’s Line 12 was verbally and physically assaulted while working and required treatment at San Jacopo Hospital. Five transport unions condemned the incident, saying it follows other attacks on local bus staff, and warned that industrial action could be considered unless concrete safety measures are introduced. Source: Report Pistoia.
2. Labour inspections uncover 29 irregular workers
Finance police checks at four businesses in Valdinievole and the Pistoia plain found 25 undeclared workers and four irregular on-call employees. Three business owners were reported, while inspectors challenged about €280,000 in undeclared revenue and issued penalties totalling roughly €200,000. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. Pistoia and Plures discuss changes to waste collection
The city administration met Plures Alia after complaints about door-to-door collection, illegal dumping, tariffs and unresolved reports. Officials proposed a partial reorganisation in the most difficult outlying, hill and mountain areas, including protected recycling points. The parties also agreed to consider stronger controls, mobile cameras and improvements to the reporting system, with technical talks and site inspections to follow. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. Lightning blamed for dozens of power cuts
Lightning during the weather disturbance on September 9 and 10 caused dozens of electricity outages across Pistoia and Valdinievole, according to E-Distribuzione. Problems were reported in Chiesina Montalese, San Pierino, Quarrata, Pescia, Buggiano and Massa e Cozzile; around 100 homes in Medicina, near Pescia, were still without power during Thursday. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
5. Marliana given 20 days to resolve budget impasse
The prefect has formally ordered Marliana’s municipal government to approve a resolution confirming that its budget remains balanced, or introduce corrective measures, within 20 days. The warning says that failure to act will lead to the dissolution of the council and the appointment of a commissioner ahead of new elections. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Extended nursery hours planned from November
Families with children already attending the Il Grillo and Lagomago municipal nurseries can apply from Monday for later afternoon collection. The service will begin in November if at least seven children enrol, with options running to 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Applications close at noon on October 4, and fees will reflect the selected hours and any income-based reductions. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
7. Weekly market moves to the stadium area today
Pistoia’s Saturday market is being held in the stadium area because Piazza del Duomo and nearby streets are hosting “Un altro parco in città.” Traffic and parking restrictions apply from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on sections of Via dello Stadio, Via Donatori del Sangue, Via delle Olimpiadi and adjoining roads; residents retain limited access on designated routes. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
8. New Appennino Writing School launches in the Pistoia mountains
A three-day programme titled “Living on the Margins” will take place in Campo Tizzoro and Cutigliano from October 2 to 4, launching the new Appennino Writing School. Supported by ANCI Toscana, Fondazione Caript and local partners, the initiative aims to create a permanent centre linking storytelling, training and public policy in the Pistoia Apennines. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official updates available on the morning of September 12, 2026.