Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Here are the leading developments across Pistoia and its province this morning.
Precautionary dengue response continues in Quarrata
Public-health teams have extended targeted mosquito-control measures to an area between Olmi and Valenzatico after a person connected with a suspected dengue case visited relatives there. Authorities stress that the case has not been confirmed and that the action is precautionary. Residents in the treatment area have been asked to follow instructions on keeping windows closed, protecting animals and avoiding standing water. Source: Report Pistoia.
Two new family doctors start next week
Two general practitioners will begin serving Quarrata and Serravalle Pistoiese from September 1, strengthening primary-care coverage across the Piana. The appointments are expected to improve continuity for residents needing a local family doctor. Source: Report Pistoia.
Pistoia and Montecatini meet in a high-altitude basketball derby
Pistoia and Montecatini face each other this evening at the PalaPertini in Bardalone, reviving a historic provincial rivalry during pre-season. The match gives both teams a useful early test and brings elite basketball back to the mountain venue after a long absence. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Alzini takes the Giro della Toscana lead
Martina Alzini won Friday’s stage in Quarrata and moved into the leader’s pink jersey at the Giro della Toscana Femminile. The race continues today with a 117-kilometre stage based around Segromigno in Piano before Sunday’s finale from Lucca to Montecatini Terme. Sources: Report Pistoia and La Nazione – Pistoia.
Popiglio honours its “queen of the neccio”
Franca Paperi, who will turn 100 in October, has been celebrated by the Misericordia of Popiglio for preserving the mountain tradition of making necci, the thin chestnut-flour pancakes associated with the Pistoia Apennines. Locals estimate that she may have cooked close to one million over her lifetime, always following a simple recipe judged by experience rather than measurements. Source: Il Tirreno.
Gran Ballo d’Estate returns to Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo hosts the free Gran Ballo d’Estate at 9:30 p.m., with music and dancing led by the Halibi orchestra. The event is part of the Socialmente programme, designed to encourage connection and reduce isolation, particularly among older residents; free transport can be requested for people over 60. Sources: Comune di Pistoia and Report Pistoia.
Mountain stories and Petrocchi festival events continue
Today’s official programme includes the presentation of Pippo Rusconi’s book La Montagna pistoiese at Le Grazie and the second day of the Policarpo Petrocchi Literary Park Festival in Castello di Cireglio, with yoga, literary discussion, local food and live music. San Mommè’s month-long community programme also reaches its final day. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This is an original English briefing based on local reporting and official information available on the morning of August 29, 2026.