Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Networking Mixer

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Join the Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) for an informal Networking Mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Hot Plate Brewing Co.

Connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet new people, share ideas, make connections, and learn about what others are working on in our area, stated a press release.

The event is free to attend. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Hot Plate.

RSVP by December 5 to 413BCDA@gmail.com or visit bit.ly/4cDsUjA to learn more.

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."

It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said.

All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the

"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."

The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.

Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half.

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