Nomination Papers Now Available for Dalton Annual Town Election

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DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Town Clerk's office has officially announced that nomination papers are now available for residents seeking elected office in the upcoming annual town election, scheduled for May 11.
 
Several key municipal positions will appear on this year's ballot, offering residents the opportunity to serve in various capacities within the local government. 
 
The open seats include:
  • Select Board: Two seats (3-year terms)
  • Planning Board: Two seats (3-year terms)
  • Library Trustees: Two seats (3-year terms)
  • Moderator: One seat (1-year term)
  • Cemetery Trustee: One seat (3-year terms)
  • Finance Committee: One seat (1-year term)
Key Deadlines and Procedures
 
Interested candidates must pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk's office no later than March 19. To qualify for the ballot, candidates must collect the required number of signatures and return the completed paperwork to the Clerk's office by the March 23 deadline.
 
Office Hours and Contact Information
 
The Dalton Town Clerk's office is available for paper pickup and filings during the following hours:
  • Monday through Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Residents with questions regarding the nomination process or specific office requirements are encouraged to contact the Clerk's office directly at (413) 684-6111, Ext. 210.
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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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