Good morning from Pistoia. Today’s brief brings together seven distinct updates from the city and province, covering education, Montecatini’s public assets, mountain history and practical appointments for Thursday, 23 July.
Pistoia schools face a major shortage of support teachers
The province expects to need 1,743 support teachers for 2,134 students with disabilities in the 2026–27 school year. More than 1,000 of those positions depend on staffing adjustments and are likely to be filled largely through temporary appointments, raising renewed concerns about continuity for pupils and families. Students with disabilities account for 6.5% of the province’s school population, rising to almost 8% in upper-secondary schools. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Private offer for Montecatini’s thermal assets is renewed
Entrepreneur Claudio Cardini and his partners have renewed a €15 million offer for the Leopoldine, Salute and Redi establishments and other thermal assets not included in public expressions of interest. The main sales process is still expected to require several more weeks, while unions are asking Regione Toscana and the municipality for a meeting about the company’s future and employment. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Montecatini swimming pool will not reopen before September
The municipal pool remains closed and cannot be restored before September, according to the latest discussion in the city council. The delay has prompted political debate over the condition and management of the facility, while the administration says any interested operator must still complete the necessary technical procedures. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Gothic Line history returns to Passo della Collina
A two-day remembrance programme will take place on 25–26 July at kilometre 14 of the old Porrettana road. Its centrepiece is a full-scale reconstruction of a Pantherturm anti-tank position near the site where one stood in 1944. Historic vehicles leave Piazza Oplà at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the inauguration at 3 p.m.; guided visits continue on Sunday morning. Source: Report Pistoia.
Sottsass Night opens Palazzo Buontalenti after hours
The exhibition Io sono un architetto. Ettore Sottsass is open tonight from 7 to 11 p.m. at Palazzo Buontalenti, Via de’ Rossi 7. Admission is reduced to €5, with free guided visits at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for ticket holders; advance booking is required for the tours. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
The mayor meets Campiglio residents
Mayor Giovanni Capecchi continues the municipality’s neighbourhood listening programme in Campiglio today. A local inspection begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a public meeting with residents at 9 p.m., giving the community an opportunity to raise proposals and local concerns directly. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Free family activities at Villone Puccini
Villone Puccini hosts a new Thursday Games afternoon from 5:30 p.m., designed for families with children aged four to eleven. Workshops and games will encourage shared play while introducing aspects of local heritage. Participation is free but advance booking is required through the Centro per le Famiglie. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This original English briefing was compiled on 23 July 2026 after reviewing Report Pistoia, Il Tirreno – Pistoia, La Nazione – Pistoia/Montecatini and official Comune di Pistoia updates. Overlapping and previously covered stories were removed.