 MassDEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Berkshires, WMassThe state Department of Environmental Protection is again warning of reduced air quality Monday afternoon because of the ongoing wildfires in Canada.  Canadian Wildfires Cause Air Quality Advisory in Berkshire CountySmoke is expected to impact air quality tomorrow in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. MassDEP Extends Air Quality AlertThe Department of Environmental Protection has issued a statewide air quality alert effective until midnight Wednesday. Statewide MassDEP Air Quality AdvisoryCurrently, air quality conditions in North Berkshire are "Moderate" while in Central Berkshire it is "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."  Clean-Energy Advocates Urge MassDEP to Deny Pittsfield Plant PermitAbout two dozen people attended the public hearing held virtually by the state Department of Environmental Protection for Pittsfield Generating Co.'s facility located to 235 Merrill Road. The company is seeking an Air Quality Operating Permit. |
