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An area around Thistle and Mirth is closed off with caution tape after a stabbing on Wednesday night.

Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving Eve

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room.

Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m.

A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen restaurant when police arrived and, according to Lt. John Mazzeo, they found evidence of the stabbing but not the victim. 

The man, who was not identified, arrived at BMC shortly afterward. 

Thistle and Mirth was shutdown and the area around West and McKay closed off as police investigated the incident. Several posts to Facebook show cruisers and the ambulance at the location. After the incident, several areas outside of the bar were closed off with caution tape.

"This was not believed to have been a random act, and as such there is no immediate threat to the public," Mazzeo stated in a press release early Thursday morning. .

Members of the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Anti-Crime Unit, and Crime Scene Services assisted at the scene and at BMC.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413- 448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).


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Dalton Fire District Seeks Members for Building Needs Committee

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is seeking two residents to join its Building Needs Committee. 
 
The cramped condition of the Fire Department has been discussed for years but efforts to address it have fallen flat. 
 
In October, the board established a Building Needs Committee to review the needs of the department and community, develop solutions to address its space limitations and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.
 
The committee is charged with evaluating community needs and expectations, staffing and facility requirements, and developing short- and long-term plans to address these needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
 
During a tour of the station last Oct. 21, ideas were tossed around, including building an addition, clearing outdated and unused equipment, reorganizing the space, and renting space next to the station. 
 
However, it was highlighted during the meeting that it is unclear whether these ideas are feasible and compatible with the current building's condition. 
 
Serving on the committee is interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat, Charlotte Crane, a fire prevention officer and emergency medical technician, Prudential Committee member Dennis Croughwell, Commissioner Camillus Cachat, and full-time Fire Lt. Tyler Colby. 
 
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