Senator Mark April Office Hours

08:00AM / Monday, April 01, 2024Print Story | Email Story

BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in April.

Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency.

Appointments are not required.

Adams: Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams.
Dalton: Monday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton.
Great Barrington: Monday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington.
North Adams: Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St., North Adams.
Pittsfield: Wednesday, April 3, Thursday, April 4, Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m. to noon. District Office. 773 Tyler St., Pittsfield.

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Dalton Board of Health Nominates New Members

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell.

The board needed a fifth member, with the vote between Carsell and Rachel Branch. Branch was appointed as the alternate.

Members couldn't decide which would be the best fit — a resident with some experience advocating on public health issues, or a dentist with a background in health care.

Branch has deep roots in the Berkshires and ran for mayor in North Adams before moving to Dalton a few years ago. While living in Connecticut, she worked to stop an asphalt plant, and has attended zoning board meetings regarding power plants and how to clean them up. Branch hosts "Solutions Rising" on Dalton Community Television, focusing on local issues and vulnerable communities.

Carsell has a dental practice in Dalton and ran for Select Board last year. He has spoken out on many local concerns, such as the police station and other town infrastructure.

"I'm very impressed with both candidates. Pat is a resident of the town, and got a medical degree, and Rachel Branch has very strong credentials in fighting for things like pollution into a neighborhood," said James "Jimbo" Doucette. "For that reason, I think I'm voting for Rachel."

Fellow member Matthew Bryan agreed it as a "tough choice."

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