| Longtime Pittsfield Police Officer Passes Suddenly
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of a longtime officer.
Chief Thomas Dawley announced the unexpected death of Officer Michael Silver "with great sadness" on Monday. Silver worked for the department for more than 15 years and is remembered as a highly respected member of the |
 | Pittsfield ConCom OKs Bel Air Dam Removal
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Local approval for the $20 million removal of the Bel Air Dam has been secured.
On Thursday, the Conservation Commission issued an order of conditions for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety to demolish the nearly 200-year-old structure and restore the natural stream |
| Dalton Seeks Clarity from DOR on EV Charger Taxation
DALTON, Mass. — The two electric vehicle charging stations at the Community Recreation Association have been delayed in energizing to clarify whether the town needs to tax consumers.
As a municipality, the town does not pay taxes on its services. However, some states require charging a tax on electricity usage, Green |
 | Pittsfield Housing Trust Awards $860K in APRA Funds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust awarded more than $860,000 in ARPA monies to three projects it felt pushed the needle on the city's affordability and availability crisis.
With an end-of-year deadline, the trust recommended three projects for funding, and extra American Rescue Plan Act monies were allocated to |
| Pittsfield Assessors Office Will Be Closed on Oct. 23
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Assessor's office will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 23 as staff will be attending a conference.
If there are any time sensitive matters that arise on Oct. 23, staff will be monitoring emails and voicemail.
The city asks that any constituent who may need assistance reach out to the |
 | Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planned for Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those interested must pre-register to drop off designated household hazardous waste items. No walk-ins will be allowed.
The collection will be held at |
| Dalton Board of Health Condemns 27 Mountain View Terrace
DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health voted to condemn 27 Mountain View Terrace on Wednesday after not much progress had been made to resolve the home's condition.
Although the board condemned the house, it also gave the owner an additional 60 days to allow the completion of necessary repairs and cleanup, but only |
| With Autumn in the Air, State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Reminder
STOW, Mass. — With crisp autumn temperatures settling in across Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents that home heating equipment is the leading source of carbon monoxide and the second-leading cause of residential fires.
"Having your heating system serviced each year will help reduce the risk of |
 | Outdoor Ice Skating Will Return to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nostalgic days of public, outdoor ice skating are set to return.
Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath revealed on Tuesday that the city plans to buy a 50-foot by 100-foot mobile ice skating rink for its parks. It aims to provide a free outdoor winter recreation activity for people of all |
| Market 32 Fundraising Campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
During the month of October, customers can round up their change at the checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Price Chopper will match all donations, |
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