| Dalton Resident Ranks Third in National Snocross Race
Sal LeBeau on his machine with his sister, Kenna, in the black hat, and friend Brandon and his sister Alea.
DALTON, Mass. — At just 16 years old, Salvatore LaBeau is already making avalanches in the national snocross racing scene.
Last weekend, LaBeau raced in the Mount Zion Snocross National race in |
| Governor Launches Business Builds Program
BOSTON — The Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) announced the launch of Business Builds, a new competitive capital grant program designed to support business expansion, job creation, and climate-friendly investment across Massachusetts.
Created through the Mass Leads Act and administered by the |
| DFS Adds New Interior Drone Resources to Support Operations
STOW, Mass.—The Department of Fire Services has added three new drones to its Special Operations fleet that will allow fire/rescue personnel to stream footage from hazardous indoor environments, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said.
"Drones were a giant step forward for situational awareness in the fire service," |
| MassDOT Announces Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program, a new $1 million initiative designed to help communities manage vehicle speeds and enhance roadway safety, particularly in speed transition zones where posted limits change.
The program, |
 | Superintendent's Award Presented to Wahconah High Senior
Brown's parents Dan and Heather Brown pointed to Haze's drive, resilience and willingness to learn.
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Haze Brown was recognized for their academic achievements and for making the school and community a more inclusive and connected |
| Planning Board Continues Berkshire Concrete Hearing
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board again voted to continue the public hearing for Berkshire Concrete's excavation permit despite opposition from neighbors.
The hearing was continued to Jan. 21 with the stipulation that Berkshire Concrete, a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, have all its documents submitted to the |
| MassWildLife: Counting birds, Your New Holiday Tradition
Looking for a way to give during the holiday season while also enjoying nature? A tradition that started Christmas Day in 1900 is now a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society. People across the state will spend the beginning of the winter counting birds, helping ornithologists gather data that would be difficult to collect on |
| Pittsfield Affordable Housing Initiatives Shine Light, Hope
Housing Secretary Edward Augustus cuts the ribbon at The First on Thursday with housing officials and Mayor Peter Marchetti, state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The holidays are here and several community members are celebrating it with the opening of two affordable housing |
| Dalton Finance Anticipates Challenges Budget Season
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee will soon embark on its budget planning process, which comes with a notable challenge.
It was demonstrated during its meeting last Wednesday that this year's budget planning will demand both strategic thinking to ensure financial stability for the town while maintaining |
| Berkshire United Way Awards Food Assistance Funds to 15 Organizations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way (BUW) has awarded $51,630 to 15 local organizations to strengthen food distribution efforts in response to rising food insecurity and recent disruptions in federal assistance programs such as SNAP.
Following a thorough application and review process, BUW provided funding to: |
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