Friday, August 28, 2026 — Here are the main developments across Pistoia and its province this morning.
Einaudi school lift still awaiting approval
The lift at Pistoia’s Einaudi institute remains out of service because the required inspection has not been completed, despite a rise in enrolment from 1,290 to 1,350 students. The unresolved administrative issue involves the Province, which oversees school buildings, and raises particular concern over accessibility as the new academic year approaches. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
Vicofaro church cleared ahead of sanitation work
Boxes and materials connected with the parish’s former migrant reception operation have been removed from the Vicofaro church, allowing sanitation work to begin. The clean-up marks a practical step in the transition following the departure of Don Massimo Biancalani, while the new parish administration has pledged to rebuild local relationships through dialogue and patience. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Valdinievole councils prepare storm-damage claims
Municipalities across Valdinievole are moving to request regional disaster assistance after the recent severe weather. Montecatini Terme is among the councils expected to seek compensation for damage, as local authorities continue assessing the impact on public facilities, homes and businesses. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Montecatini opens applications for TARI reductions
Applications are opening for income-based reductions to Montecatini’s municipal waste tax, with a deadline of October 29. The scheme introduces two separate percentage-reduction bands linked to ISEE income levels, expanding targeted support for households facing financial pressure. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Giro della Toscana moves through Serravalle and Quarrata
After Lonneke Uneken won the opening time trial and took the leader’s jersey, the Giro della Toscana Femminile continues today with a 113-kilometre stage from Serravalle Pistoiese to Quarrata. The race remains one of the province’s most visible sporting events, with evening highlights scheduled on regional television and Rai Sport. Sources: Report Pistoia and La Nazione – Montecatini.
Petrocchi literary festival begins in Cireglio
The sixth Policarpo Petrocchi Literary Park Festival starts today and runs through Sunday. Opening events in Castello di Cireglio include a discussion on the park’s future, an itinerant reading and a local-produce apericena, followed over the weekend by books, walks, music and activities for children. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Friday programme combines books, cinema and family activities
Pistoia’s official calendar offers several events today: participating bookshops are running a “buy a book, receive a book” initiative; the Pracchia in Musica Festival screens Sing Street at Bardalone; and the Giardino Piccino programme hosts a lantern celebration and stargazing activity for children and families. Sources: Comune di Pistoia and Report Pistoia.
This is an original English briefing based on local reporting and official information available on the morning of August 28, 2026.