 Housatonic Water Works Penalized for Delayed Treatment FacilityThe state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a $2,500 demand for payment of suspended penalty to Housatonic Water Works Co. for failure to comply with a July 2025 Administrative Consent Order with Penalty. Pittsfield Company Fined for Asbestos ViolationsMassDEP discovered the violations during inspections of the office building in October 2025. MassDEP: Food Waste Ban Boosts BusinessReport finds ban has contributed 1600+ jobs and generated $390 million in industry activity in Massachusetts MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Extended for Western MassachusettsEffective today, Aug. 5, 2025, until 11:59 p.m Berkshire County Green Teams RecognizedAmong the 94 Green Teams recognized statewide for outstanding environmental stewardship and educational activities, several Berkshire County schools received particular accolades.  Mass DEP OKs Williamstown Habitat for Humanity ProjectThe president of Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity this week expressed satisfaction after the state Department of Environmental Protection ruled on a proposed four-home subdivision off Summer Street. |
