Dalton Man Seriously Injured After Head-On Collision

Staff Reports 08:24AM / Monday, May 08, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Dalton man, John Cicchetti, remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an early morning car accident Sunday.

On May 7, 2023, at approximately 5:00 A.M., the Pittsfield Police Dept., Pittsfield Fire Dept. and Action Ambulance responded to 1050 Dalton Ave for a report of a head-on collision between two vehicles.

A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Cameron Taylor-Boland, 28 years of age of Dalton, appeared to be traveling eastbound on Dalton Ave when he collided with a 2013 Toyota Camry operated by John Cicchetti, 78 years of age, who was traveling west bound.

Both individuals were the only occupants of their respective vehicles and both were transported to Berkshire Medical Center. Taylor-Boland received minor injuries. Cicchetti remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

The area of Dalton Ave where the collision occurred was partially closed to traffic for approximately 4 hours while the investigation into this collision took place by members of the Pittsfield Police Dept. Traffic Unit.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact Sgt. Marc Maddalena at 413-448-9700 ext 575. This crash remains under investigation.

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Second Streets Second Chances Awarded $85K for Workforce Re-Entry Program

By Brittany Polito03:00PM / Monday, September 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A local program for formerly incarcerated citizens seeking a technical career received $85,000 from the state.

On Thursday, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $2.25 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program grants to 12 organizations that will provide job training, career support, and employment opportunities to 445 formerly incarcerated individuals returning to their communities.

Second Street Second Chances was allocated $84,712 to partner with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office to offer a training program to 12 returning citizens with a focus on the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry.

The funds will be used to put 12 returning citizens through a training program with a focus on the advanced manufacturing and engineering industry. Successful program graduates will be placed in manufacturing and welding roles at Onyx Specialty Papers and Hi-Tech Mold and Tool.

The program was one of 12 awardees, a majority on the eastern side of the state; Greenfield also saw funding.

"When people return to their communities, they should have a real opportunity to get a good job, support their families and build a stable future," said Gov. Maura Healey in a press release.

"These grants connect people with the training and experience they need to succeed and with employers that are ready to hire."

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said successful reentry means making sure people have the tools and opportunities to move forward, and these programs bring together community organizations, public safety partners, and employers to connect people directly with training and jobs.

Launched in 2022, Second Street Second Chances' mission is to provide a central point of access for medical and mental health, housing, job training, legal services, and more for a successful reentry into the community.

Early this year, the nonprofit saw an $89,000 grant from the program. Executive Director Lindsay Cornwell at the time said this funding allowed 2nd Street to expand its mission of supporting returning citizens in Berkshire County through meaningful workforce opportunities and a pathway toward sustainable employment.

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