North Adams Regional Hospital Receives MassEcon Impact Award

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass — MassEcon, the state's private sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, has honored North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) in the 21st Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, with a Gold recognition.

NARH was among three organizations honored in Western Massachusetts, achieving Gold, while a Silver honor went to Electro Magnetic Applications and Bronze to the Berkshire Innovation Center, both in Pittsfield.

"Berkshire Health Systems, and the entire staff of North Adams Regional Hospital, are honored to be recognized for this achievement," said Laurie Lamarre, BHS Vice President and NARH Chief Operating Officer. "The reopening of North Adams Regional Hospital fulfilled a vision of restoring acute care services to the North Berkshire region, and my colleagues at NARH are committed to improving the health and well-being of all of the people we serve."

The winners will be recognized during a ceremony at UMass Boston in April, and the organizations that were honored were selected after site visits, interviews with regional teams of judges, and 90-second 'pitches' during a finalist's reception. Altogether, the expansion projects included in the awards represent a financial investment of $280 million, and 822 jobs added to the state's economy.

"These are remarkable awardees, making contributions to the economic health of Massachusetts in every region," said Peter Abair, MassEcon's Executive Director. "This is a celebration of Massachusetts as a place to live and work."

"Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in innovation and economic growth and these awardees embody that spirit," said Yvonne Hao, State Secretary of Economic Development. "These organizations are not only driving job creation, expanded facilities, and investment across our diverse regions, but they are also making significant contributions to the vibrancy of our Commonwealth."

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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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