Good morning from Pistoia. Here are eight local developments to know on Sunday, October 25.
1. Via Pertini redevelopment starts Monday
Work begins on October 26 to upgrade the access road serving the San Giorgio and Pertini car parks and the “La Cattedrale” building. The €120,000 project will renew the asphalt, complete a continuous pedestrian connection, add lowered crossings, landscaping and road markings, and eventually open the route to vehicles with some additional parking spaces. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
2. Six new LED lights for the Bussotto bypass
Hera Luce is due to start installing six eight-metre LED streetlights along Via Variante di Bussotto, a stretch that currently has no public lighting. From October 26 to November 6, drivers should expect no-parking restrictions, alternating one-way traffic, lane narrowing and a 30 km/h limit; pedestrians will have a protected route. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
3. Late census letters: residents can still respond online
Some households selected for the 2026 permanent census are receiving their information letters late. Participation is mandatory for sampled families, but respondents do not have to wait for the letter: they may enter the official Istat platform using SPID or an electronic identity card. Residents can check whether they are included by calling 1510, Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the municipality also offers local assistance. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
4. Pieve a Nievole turns a railway wall into public art
International street artist Mauro Pallotta, known as Maupal, has begun a roughly 15-metre mural on the railway retaining wall opposite the Montecatini Terme motorway exit. The work will evoke Pieve a Nievole, Montecatini and Monsummano through images connected with landscape, thermal waters, literature and music. Maupal will meet Galileo Galilei pupils on Tuesday before the official unveiling at 11 a.m. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Montecatini Alto hosts a full day devoted to books
Montecatini Books Day opens in Piazza Giusti at 10:30 a.m. today, combining author signings and short book presentations with painting and photography exhibitions, local produce, tastings and live music. The programme also includes an immersive sound-and-wellness session at 4 p.m. and a sunset aperitivo with a DJ set from 5:30 p.m. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Student protest calls put local schools on alert
Messages circulating among students have raised the possibility of demonstrations or attempted occupations at several upper-secondary schools in Pistoia and Valdinievole. No action had been officially confirmed when the report was published, but attention focused on institutions including Savoia, Pacini, Forteguerri and Fedi-Fermi as a national wave of school protests reached Tuscany. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
7. Comete brings an intimate Sunday concert to Pistoia
Singer-songwriter Comete performs at The dUMb in Via della Torre 32 this evening as part of the “Stanza d’Autore” acoustic series. Music begins at 7 p.m., with Tuscan artist lochiamanoJack opening. Advance reservations are available through Eventbrite, while entry at the venue is linked to an artistic contribution. Source: Report Pistoia.
8. Injury-hit Pistoiese travels to Cittadella Modena
Pistoiese plays Cittadella Modena at 2:30 p.m. today at the Allegretti stadium in San Damaso. Simone Biagi has joined Maldonado and Gennari on the absentee list with a muscular problem, leaving the midfield depleted, although Luperini is back and Rossi is available short of full fitness. Coach Pierpaolo Bisoli has also indicated that Lorenzo Saporetti and Firenzuoli are under consideration. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing is an original English summary of reporting and official updates available by early Sunday morning.