Good morning from Pistoia. Here are eight developments and practical updates for the city and province this Monday.
1. A11 crash causes long queues near Pistoia
Two cars collided on the A11 between Pistoia and the Serravalle service area on Sunday evening, leaving one vehicle overturned and traffic temporarily blocked. A young man was taken to San Jacopo hospital for checks, but no serious injuries were reported. Investigators are reconstructing the circumstances of the crash. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
2. First snow of the season reaches Abetone
November opened with the season’s first snowfall at Abetone and other high points of the Pistoia Apennines. The light covering confirms the sharp drop in temperatures, with further weak precipitation possible at altitude and snow levels around 1,200–1,300 metres. Sources: Il Tirreno; La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. TARI relief applications close on November 9
Pistoia households with an ISEE of up to €15,000 can apply online for a reduction in the 2026 waste tax. The municipal support is intended for domestic users facing financial difficulty, and applications must be filed through the city’s digital service desk by next Monday. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
4. Roadworks begin in Via Croce, Acqualunga and Via della Chiesina
Resurfacing works will affect sections of Via Croce, Via Acqualunga and Via Ronciona from today through Friday, with phased closures and parking restrictions. Separate water-network repairs will close part of Via della Chiesina today and Tuesday. Pedestrian routes, emergency access and access to unaffected residential sections will be maintained. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Some municipal online services pause from 3 p.m.
A system upgrade will temporarily disable online appointment booking and the submission of reports on Pistoia’s institutional website from 3 p.m. today. The portal should remain available for reading, apart from possible brief interruptions, and full functions will return after the maintenance is completed. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
6. Montecatini International Short Film Festival opens
The 77th Montecatini International Short Film Festival runs from today through November 8, bringing screenings, workshops and meetings with filmmakers and students to the spa town. This year’s programme also marks the Vespa’s 80th anniversary through events examining the scooter’s relationship with cinema. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
7. Pistoiese answer with a 4–2 home victory
Pistoiese returned to winning form at the Marcello Melani stadium, defeating Castellanzese 4–2 after the previous weekend’s setback in Modena. The result provides an immediate response against a side that arrived in Pistoia near the top of the table. Source: Report Pistoia.
8. LILT launches a project on healthy ageing
The Pistoia branch of the Italian League Against Cancer has presented “Prevenire il tempo”, a multidisciplinary initiative supporting women and men through menopause, andropause and the physical and psychological changes of later adulthood. The programme focuses on prevention, wellbeing and informed acceptance of change. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing is an original English summary of local reporting and official notices available on the morning of November 2, 2026.