Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Project Schedule

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has announced scheduled street improvements from April 28 through May 2.

From April 28 to April 30, structure lowering will occur on Daniels Avenue, Newell Street, and Meadow Lane. Milling is scheduled for Daniels Avenue on April 29, followed by the first course of paving on April 30. Milling will take place on Newell Street and Meadow Lane from May 1 to May 2.

On-street parking will be prohibited on these streets between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the work periods.

Berkshire Gas will continue underground utility work at the intersection of East Street and Silver Lake Boulevard. On April 28 and April 29, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions at this intersection from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling in these areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.

 

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Dalton Fire District Voters OK All Articles at Annual Meeting

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District's annual meeting passed quickly, with nearly 50 voters approving all articles on the warrant, including one to expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats.
 
During the meeting that lasted nearly 40 minutes, 49 voters approved all 23 warrant articles on the warrant, several unanimously and with little discussion. 
 
Several of the articles make up the district's $3,569,222.44, comprising the budgets for the commissioner, treasurer, Water Department, and Fire and Ambulance services. This is an increase of $44,542.44
 
Article 23, a citizen petition to increase the number of Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats, was the only article on which voters were divided, requiring a count.
 
The petition was led by recently elected Select Board member Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo in an effort to improve oversight of the fire district. 
 
"During the 1990s, per the Department of Revenue, the Dalton Select Board increased its membership from three to five members to better oversee town government. Similarly, increasing the water commission from three to five members will improve oversight of the fire district," he said. 
 
The initial petition was that the two additional commissioners be chosen by ballot at the annual election and serve for a term of three years, or until the successor is chosen and qualified.
 
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