Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — Here are the main developments from Pistoia and the surrounding province this morning.
Historic Serravalle restaurant changes management
Trattoria Da Marino in Serravalle has passed to new operators after 33 years under Edoardo Innocenti and Cinzia’s management. The restaurant maintained a presence in the Michelin guide for roughly two decades and built a loyal following around traditional Tuscan cooking. A younger team from Pescia is expected to reopen the premises shortly. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Province assigns portfolios but leaves vice-presidency vacant
Pistoia provincial president Luca Marmo has assigned policy portfolios to seven councillors, covering roads, education, public transport, school buildings, civil protection, equal opportunities, provincial policing, sustainable mobility, culture and finance. No vice-president was appointed following a politically tense debate; Marmo said filling the post in the current climate would have been divisive. Source: Report Pistoia.
Extra appointments announced for electronic identity cards
Pistoia is adding four afternoon sessions for electronic identity-card applications on September 21, 23, 25 and 28 at Via Santa 5, with advance booking required. An open day will follow on October 10, offering more than 100 places at the main office, while 30 appointment-only places will be available at the Fornaci branch. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Vandalism reported at playground before its inauguration
The new playground beneath Viale Europa has been damaged before its official opening. A waste bin was pulled from the ground, rubbish was left across the site and a table-football game was moved onto the cycle and pedestrian path. Municipal officials say cleaning alone will not be enough and are calling for greater shared responsibility for public spaces. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
€500,000 fund opens for cultural heritage restoration
Fondazione Caript has allocated €500,000 for restoring and digitising cultural assets across the province. Public bodies, religious institutions and third-sector organisations can seek support for historic buildings, artworks and valuable archives or book collections. Grants may cover up to half of project costs, with a ceiling of €75,000 for work on buildings. Source: Report Pistoia.
Falcone and Borsellino mural unveiled in Montecatini
Pistoia street artist Lorenzo Di Bari, known as LDB, has transformed an electricity cabinet at Parco Cividale into a mural portraying anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. The work is part of the national “Cabine d’Autore” initiative and is intended to connect public art, urban renewal and a continuing commitment to legality and community stewardship of the park. Source: Report Pistoia.
Mayor begins neighbourhood meetings at Fornaci
Mayor Giovanni Capecchi starts a new programme of meetings with residents today in the Fornaci district. A walk-through with local people is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by a public assembly at the Circolo Arci at 9 p.m. Further September meetings are planned in La Vergine, Villa di Sotto, Villa di Baggio, Orsigna, Candeglia and San Felice. Source: Comune di Pistoia.