Good morning from Pistoia. Today’s briefing leads with a weather warning, followed by public-safety data, services for families, local sport and cultural developments across the province.
1. Yellow warning in force for strong thunderstorms
A yellow weather alert covers the entire municipality of Pistoia from 9 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. today. The warning concerns strong thunderstorms and possible hydrogeological or hydraulic problems along the minor water network. Residents can follow municipal Alert System and Pistoia Alert channels for updates. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
2. Montecatini reports fewer serious offences and more arrests
Reported serious crimes in Montecatini have fallen by about 10 percent, while arrests have nearly doubled, according to figures reviewed by the provincial public-order committee. Authorities plan to reinforce the trend through flexible patrols, checks on false residency and tourism businesses, and upgraded video surveillance. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
3. Autumn mushroom season begins with rule changes ahead
Rain and cooler temperatures have triggered a fresh crop of mushrooms in the Pistoia mountains, with autumn porcini expected even at lower elevations. The territorial rules are due to restore collection pauses on Tuesdays for non-residents and Fridays for everyone. From September 30, regional permit payments move from postal slips to the Iris–PagoPA digital system. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
4. Abetone Cutigliano opens its first municipal nursery
The new Beatrice Bugelli nursery has opened inside the renovated school at Pian degli Ontani, creating the mountain municipality’s first public early-childhood service. It welcomes children aged 12 to 36 months and is intended to support families and make work–life balance easier in the area. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Pistoiese stays perfect after five-goal home victory
Pistoiese beat Arconatese 5–0 in the midweek Serie D fixture, securing a third consecutive league win and maintaining a full-points start alongside Pro Patria and Lentigione. Campagna opened the scoring, Rossi struck twice, and Motti and returning forward Federico Russo completed the result. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Monsummano installs permanent David Bowie tribute
A steel sculpture titled The Thin White Duke has been installed at Villa Renatico Martini, marking ten years since David Bowie’s death and recalling his first Italian performance in Monsummano in 1969. The work by local artist LDB now forms part of the park’s permanent artistic setting. Source: Report Pistoia.
7. Villone Puccini play area partly closed for water-pipe repairs
Part of the playground between the villa and the bar is temporarily closed while a deteriorated water-supply pipe is replaced in full. The €2,500 intervention is expected to take only a few days, after which the area should reopen safely to families and children. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
8. Pistoia honours Italian Military Internees
A conference and documentary exhibition on the “unarmed resistance” of Italian soldiers deported after the 1943 armistice will open at Palazzo Comunale on Friday afternoon. On Sunday at 11 a.m., a memorial stone will be unveiled in Piazza della Resistenza, followed by a wreath-laying at the railway station. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This briefing reflects information available on the morning of September 17, 2026. Weather and service details may change during the day.