American Legion National Commander To Visit Dalton Post 155

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DALTON, Mass. — In an effort to address the needs of veterans and promote suicide prevention initiatives, the National Commander of the American Legion Daniel J. Seehafer will be visiting American Legion Post 155 on April 4.
 
Seehafer's visit to Dalton will include a meet and greet with local veterans, and a light luncheon during which discussions will focus on the ongoing programs and initiatives of the American Legion, including the "Be The One" campaign.
 
Seehafer often states, "It's personal," emphasizing the importance of serving veterans and preventing veteran suicides. The "Be The One" campaign specifically aims to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a statistic that remains alarmingly high.
 
The initiative, launched two years ago, has already begun to make an impact, garnering momentum and support across the organization. Seehafer expressed his gratitude for being part of such a crucial effort and stressed the honor it is to work towards saving veterans' lives.
 
The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Post 155, located at 258 North St. Local veterans, community members are encouraged to attend and join the conversation about supporting veterans and preventing veteran suicides.

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Dalton Police Station OK for Zoning, Once Location Is Chosen

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The proposed police station is eligible for a special permit in all zones except a Planned Industrial Development zone, following a public hearing and board consensus. 
 
The town has been exploring solutions to address the station's needs, forming the Public Safety Advisory Committee in July 2024 after reports highlighted the department's deteriorating condition.
 
Now more than a year into the initiative, progress seems to have stalled because of conflicting opinions on where the proposed station would go, Police Chief Deanna Strout said during previous meetings. 
 
The sticking points have been cost and location, which has had the advisory committee in gridlock for months. Several public officials have expressed their desire to have a new station constructed on town-owned land for the cost savings. 
 
However, the only land sizable to fit the facility is next to the Senior Center, but some neighbors have conveyed their disapproval for that space, which had been earmarked for affordable housing.
 
So, the committee sought guidance from the Zoning Board but left with few answers. 
 
"We wanted to have a discussion with you as a board about where you would consider this and what your thoughts as a board were specifically,"  Town Manager Eric Anderson said to the board at the Tuesday meeting. 
 
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