Good morning. Here are seven selected developments for Pistoia and the surrounding province on Friday, July 31.
1. Around €2 million is being invested in school works
Summer construction is under way across local school buildings, with projects covering seismic and fire-safety compliance, painting, maintenance of outdoor areas and general efficiency upgrades. Work at the Dante Alighieri school has been completed, including an external steel reinforcement designed to improve earthquake protection. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
2. Montale backs the optimised waste-treatment scenario
Montale’s municipal administration has issued a favourable opinion on the optimised scenario proposed by ATO Toscana Centro, which includes doubling the capacity of the local incinerator. The decision has intensified political opposition and calls for additional guarantees. The opinion is an important planning step, but it is not the same as the immediate start of expansion work. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. Diseased fruit trees around San Jacopo will be removed
A total of 225 fruit trees surrounding San Jacopo Hospital have been assessed as diseased and are due to be felled. The intervention affects the hospital’s landscaped perimeter and raises a follow-up question about replacement planting and the future management of the area. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. New equipment donated to San Jacopo breast surgery
Conad and Rotary have donated a dermopigmentation device to the hospital’s Breast Surgery unit. This type of equipment supports the final stages of care after breast-cancer surgery by enabling specialised medical pigmentation procedures. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. A solidarity outpatient clinic opens in Pieve a Nievole
A new community-focused outpatient service has been announced in Pieve a Nievole, expanding the local network of social and health support. Residents who may need the service should check the organisers’ published access arrangements before attending. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Three speed cameras on Pistoia’s bypass require replacement
Three devices—near Ponte Europa, San Jacopo Hospital and the Vergine roundabout—can no longer be adapted to the latest national technical requirements. The municipality says it is evaluating new-generation replacements and continuing checks on the rest of its enforcement equipment. The Pontenuovo devices are subject to a separate discussion involving the municipality and province. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
7. Today is the deadline for private-preschool vouchers
Families have until today, July 31, to apply for Pistoia’s 2026 school vouchers for eligible children attending recognised private preschools. The municipal contribution can reach €500, subject to the published eligibility conditions and available funds. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Morning Brief is an original English-language summary of selected local reporting and official updates. Details may change during the day.