 | Letter: Dalton Police Budget for Special Town Meeting
To the Editor:
I have immense respect for the work performed by our Police Department. It is certainly a great comfort for the town's people that they can feel safe. However, reviewing the police budget was still necessary and appropriate to assure the townspeople that the department's budget was the best it could be. The Finance |
 | BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The event, presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning |
| Dalton National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities
LATHAM, N.Y. — A Dalton, Mass., airman has been promoted in rank in the New York Air National Guard.
Charlotte Weiskotten, assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, received the promotion April 15 to the rank of airman, first class.
She is a cybersecurity analyst and a graduate of Wahconah Regional High School and |
| Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's capital improvement plan for the upcoming fiscal year services the roads and sidewalks, school buildings, and more.
On Wednesday, the City Council preliminarily approved the five-year capital improvement plan, running from FY26 to FY30, with no discussion. Forty-five percent of $65 million in FY26 |
| Lever and BIC Awarded Climatetech Startup Grants from MassCEC
BOSTON — Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced $1.4 million in funding for 12 organizations through its Innovation Ecosystem Program, which provides critical funding to support Massachusetts’ growing network of climatetech Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs). These grants will empower ESOs to expand |
| BCC to Host Berkshire State of Work Summit on June 18
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host the 2025 Berkshire State of Work Summit, "From Hiring to Thriving: A New Era of Workplace Culture," on Wednesday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The event, presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning |
| Fired Dalton Chief Files Lawsuit Against District
DALTON, Mass. — Christian Tobin, who was terminated as chief of the Fire Department, wants his position back along with damages in a lawsuit filed against the Fire District and its officials.
The case was filed with Berkshire Superior Court on May 14 by attorney Elizabeth Quigley, on behalf of Tobin, who is alleging a |
 | Dalton Public Safety Officials Emphasize Safe Driving
Sayers Auto Wrecking furnished two vehicles to stage the crash at Wahconah.
DALTON, Mass. — With graduation and prom season upon us, the Fire Department wants to remind people to drive safely and make good choices.
Last Friday, personnel from the Dalton and Windsor fire departments collaborated |
 | K&M Bowling Opens Mini-Golf Course in Pittsfield
The Mathes family and Mayor Peter Marchetti cut the ribbon on the new mini-golf course on Saturday.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's only bowling alley now has the city's only miniature golf.
K&M Bowling and Family Fun Center cut the ribbon on an 18-hole pirate-themed course on Saturday. The Mathes |
| Concerns Over Screen Time Prompts Parent Presentation
DALTON, Mass. — Concerns about the effects of digital devices and social media on children has prompted one local parent to bring awareness to her community.
Amanda Baumann gave a presentation on the harmful effects of screen usage on kids last week at St. Agnes' Academy. She has a 5-year-old attending the |
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