Pilot killed in plane crash in Pittsfield

By Larry Kratka, WUPE Radio NewsPrint Story | Email Story
The NTSB is investigating the crash of a twin-engine turbo aircraft in a field off Merrill Road in Pittsfield yesterday morning. The pilot, 33-year-old Brian Templeton of Waterford, Michigan, died when the plane spiraled into a field right behind the Pittsfield school bus depot. The pilot was the only person on the aircraft carrying a load of special screws bound for Bangor Maine. The flight originated in Hagerstown MD. WUPE/WUHN's Dave Isby caught up with Pittsfield Detective Sgt. Mark Bushy who gave the pilot credit for aiming for an open field. The plane will be removed from the field today or tomorrow and moved to Pittsfield Municipal Airport but a source at the crash site told WUPE/WUHN News yesterday afternoon that the plane's insurance company wants to bring in a specialized contractor from out of state to remove the plane from the field. Witnesses yesterday all said they heard the sound of the planes engines apparently having trouble. Some witnesses say they saw the plane spiral into the field like a record on a turntable...flat. The pilot was killed instantly and pronounce dead at the scene by the Berkshire County Medical Examiner. This report was compiled by WUHN/WUPE Radio, Pittsfield
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Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy Program

DALTON, Mass. – The Town of Dalton has signed a thirty-four month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power.
 
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh. The Program will also continue to offer an optional 100 percent green product, which is derived from National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), at a rate of $0.13142 per kWh.
 
For Dalton residents and businesses who are enrolled in the Town's Program, the current rate of $0.13849 per kWh will expire with the January 2026 meter reads and the new rate of $0.13042 per kWh will take effect. This represents a decrease of $5 per month on the supply side of the bill given average usage of 600 kWh. Additionally, this new rate is 3 percent lower than Eversource's Residential Basic Service rate of $0.13493 per kWh. Residents can expect to see an
average savings of $3 per month for the month of January 2026. Eversource's Basic Service rates
will change on Feb. 1, 2026.
 
Dalton launched its electricity program in January 2015 in an effort to develop an energy program that would be stable and affordable. From inception through June 2025, the Program has saved residents and small businesses over $1.7 million in electricity costs as compared to Eversource Basic Service.
 
It is important to note that no action is required by current participants. This change will be seen on the February 2026 bills. All accounts currently enrolled in the Program will remain with their current product offering and see the new rate and First Point Power printed under the "Supplier Services" section of their monthly bill.
 
The Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program has no fees or charges. However, anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. Ratepayers should verify terms before switching.
 
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