Housing Resource Fair at the Berkshire Athenaeum

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Homelessness Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Housing Resource Fair on Thursday, April 6 at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave.

The event, which will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon, is free and open to the public.

It will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies. Participating agencies include Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Elder Services of Berkshire County, Second Street Second Chances, Inc., ServiceNet, Soldier On, and The Christian Center.

"We know that finding affordable housing can be a challenge and we want to make it easier for our community members to access the resources they need," said Chairperson Kim Borden, of the Homelessness Advisory Committee. "We are proud to bring together a variety of housing experts and organizations to provide guidance and support for those in need."

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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