MassDOT to Host Second Meeting of the Freight Advisory Committee

12:06PM / Tuesday, February 21, 2023Print Story | Email Story

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that the second meeting of the Freight Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11:00 a.m.

The meeting will be held virtually, with participation available via Zoom Webinar.

At this meeting, the team will present the work that has completed since the first meeting and solicit feedback from the public. The 2023 Massachusetts Freight Plan is a planning document that will define short-term and long-term vision for the freight system in the Commonwealth, and includes air, rail, truck, maritime, and multimodal transportation.

Information on the 2023 Massachusetts Freight Plan and a link to register for the upcoming meeting can be found at:?https://www.mass.gov/service-details/freight-plan.

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."

It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said.

All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the

"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."

The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.

Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half.

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