Sunday, September 6, 2026 — Here are the main developments across Pistoia and the province this morning.
1. Nine-year-old airlifted to Meyer Hospital after poolside fall
A nine-year-old boy was flown to Meyer children’s hospital after falling beside the pool at Barco Reale in San Baronto and striking his head on Saturday afternoon. Emergency teams kept the response at the highest priority because of the circumstances and the child’s age. He remained conscious throughout the rescue, according to the report. Source: Report Pistoia.
2. Historic-centre venue ordered to close for 15 days
Pistoia’s police commissioner has suspended the food-and-drink licence of an unnamed venue in the historic centre for 15 days. Police said the preventive measure followed administrative checks that linked the premises to repeated disturbances among customers and regular attendance by people with prior police records for property offences. Source: Report Pistoia.
3. Province has lost more than 430 neighbourhood shops since 2019
Confesercenti figures show that more than 430 neighbourhood shops closed across Pistoia province between 2019 and 2025, including about 170 in the city. Retail employment fell by 1,017 positions, or 11.8%, over the same period. The association is collecting signatures for a national citizens’ initiative on regenerating local commerce, with signing opportunities at the Monsummano market on Monday and Pistoia’s weekly market on Wednesday. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
4. School security to be strengthened before classes resume
Provincial authorities and law-enforcement representatives have agreed to reinforce surveillance and passive-security measures around school buildings ahead of the September 15 reopening. The move follows repeated break-ins at the Leonardo da Vinci school gym in Fornaci, where thieves reportedly entered four times since June. Student mobility and safety around schools are also part of the review. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
5. Montale debate intensifies over waste charges and incinerator plans
Montale’s council commission has proposed adding a new statute article to allow non-binding public consultation on major decisions, including the future of the local incinerator. Critics say the process may take too long, while supporters see it as a route to public participation. A separate open meeting on TARI charges, recycling value and incinerator economics is scheduled for Monday at 9 p.m. at the ARCI club. Sources: La Nazione – Pistoia and Report Pistoia.
6. Pistoiese opens its Serie D campaign at home
FC Pistoiese begins its Serie D season today against newly promoted Solbiatese at the Marcello Melani stadium, with kick-off at 3 p.m. The home side enters the league opener after a convincing Coppa Italia win over Scandicci, while coach Pierpaolo Bisoli has warned that the visitors are physical and well organised. Source: Report Pistoia.
7. Lumos Pistoia reaches the Trofeo Lovari final
Lumos Pistoia overturned a double-digit deficit to beat Valtur Brindisi 71–63 in Lucca, holding its opponent to 22 points after half-time. Ife Ajayi led Pistoia with 15 points, while Caleb Walker and Simone Zanotti added 14 each. Lumos now faces Libertas Livorno in tonight’s final, scheduled for 9 p.m. Source: Report Pistoia.
8. Free entry to Pistoia’s civic museums today
Pistoia’s civic museums are open free of charge from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the monthly “Domenica al Museo” initiative. The offer covers the Civic Museum of Ancient Art, the Spedale del Ceppo Museum, Palazzo Fabroni and their current exhibitions. The church of San Jacopo in Castellare is also free during the same hours, subject to a 50-person capacity limit. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This briefing is an original English-language summary of reporting and official updates available on September 6, 2026.