 Dalton Board Uncertain on How to Budget for Clean Air EffortsAs concerns about Berkshire Concrete's operations persist, Select Board members agree funding is needed, but are uncertain on how it should be allocated. Adams Board of Health Reviews Correction OrdersThe Board of Health is monitoring two unsafe housing conditions that pose public health risks to the tenants. Pittsfield's Peer Outreach Program Coming Into FocusWhat began as a proposed ban on public camping has transformed into a charge for a peer support outreach program led by the Health Department. Dalton BOH Looking at Fines for Permit ScofflawsThe town is looking to be more proactive in ensuring businesses renew their permits on time. Williamstown Health Board Develops Nitrous Oxide BylawThe panel agreed to strengthen the draft submitted by Health Inspector Ruth Russell to strengthen the punishment for stores not authorized to sell the canisters at all. Pittsfield Scraps Camping Ordinance for Outreach ProgramThe City Council has scrapped the controversial "Camping Ordinance" and sees hope in an outreach program that connects unhoused individuals with resources. Dalton Board of Health Nominates New MembersThe Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell. Williamstown Looking at How to Enforce Smoking Ban for ApartmentsThe Board of Health and town health inspector are consulting with town counsel on how best to enforce a ban on smoking in apartment buildings passed by town meeting in May.  Pittsfield Health Board Upholds Berkshire Pipe License RevocationThe city has lost another tobacco permit, and Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco was advised to find a different product to sell.  Williamstown Board of Health Looks to Regulate Nitrous Oxide SalesThe Board of Health on Tuesday agreed to look into drafting a local ordinance that would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide. Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial PolicyThe Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials. Williamstown Health Board Talks Smoking at Senior ApartmentsThe Board of Health on Tuesday discussed how to address reports of smoking inside the senior apartments at Proprietor's Field and Highland Woods. Pittsfield Health Officials Eye Camping Ordinance AlternativeThe Board of Health plans to present recommendations around public camping in February.  Williamstown Board of Health Recognizes Stuebner, Discusses Needs AssessmentThe incoming chair of the Board of Health opened Wednesday morning's meeting by talking about the "great loss being felt on our board." Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health BoardThe City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28. Clarksburg Cracking Down on Code ViolatorsThe board had taken up the property last month because the owner has been living in trailer since the house burned down in 2021. Members had been concerned that the occupant had some place to go and was aware of possible help.  Pittsfield Cemetery Requests Green Burial RegulationsAbout 150 communities in the state allow green burials, and Dalton recently approved them at Ashuelot Cemetery. Pittsfield Health Board OKs Same Mosquito PlanEarlier this month, the board approved a mosquito control plan for 2025 that mimics the previous years' with the option to opt into adulticide mosquito spraying, if necessary. Pittsfield Health Board Wants Feedback on Tobacco BanThe Board of Health will hear from the community before adding Nicotine-Free Generation guidelines into the tobacco ordinance. Williamstown Board of Health Looks at Tenant Issues, Home CondemnationThe owner occupant of 92 Longview Terrace and her son attended the Monday morning hearing to ask that the board allow the family to address conditions at the home without taking the step of condemnation.  Dalton Residents Demand Action on Concrete Company's DustNearly 100 residents turned up at the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday night to complain of dust and particulates coating their neighborhood from Berkshire Concrete and allegedly causing health issues. Pittsfield Health Initiative Vaccinates Underrepresented PopulationThe Pittsfield Health Department worked to vaccinate Hispanic community members after noticing they were underrepresented. Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel IssueThe Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.  Williamstown Health Board Considers Local Rule on 'Flavored' TobaccoThe Board of Health on Monday heard a suggestion that the town code be updated to allow the local authority to bar the sale of items that run afoul of the commonwealth's prohibition of flavored tobacco products. Dalton Board of Health Condemns 27 Mountain View TerraceThe 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. |
