PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Veterans are going to be able to park for free in downtown Pittsfield.

The City Council passed an ordinance allowing it last week.

As a measure of showing gratitude for their service, it will allow veterans to park for free in the city of Pittsfield if they have been verified as veterans by the Veterans’ Service Department, or have veteran plates.

Ward 1 City Councilor Kenneth Warren is among the three councilors who brought the measure forward. 

“If you served this country, whether in war or not, you are protecting this country from any type of invasions, etcetra, and protecting what we have to benefit here. So we feel they deserve a benefit,” said Warren.

The free parking is set to take effect June 1. The city is still working on how they will implement the program.