 Longtime Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski Passes AwaySeveral fire departments that had worked with Czerwinski announced his passing on Facebook to acknowledge his impact on their communities and to give condolences to his family.  Williamstown Fire District Inks 3-Year Deal with New ChiefOn Tuesday afternoon, the Prudential Committee ratified a contract to make Jeffrey Dias the successor to Chief Craig Pedercini, who retired from the post on Monday.  Williamstown Prudential Committee Selects Onset Deputy as Next Fire ChiefDias, deputy chief of a department of full-time and volunteer firefighters, was the only nomination to succeed retiring Chief Craig Pedercini. The committee members pointed to Dias' dedication, experience and certifications as informing their decision.  Williamstown Prudential Committee Interviews Fire Chief CandidatesThe Prudential Committee on Wednesday interviewed three finalists to replace retiring Fire Chief Craig Pedercini. Williamstown Fire Personnel Committee to Interview Six Applicants for Chief PositionWilliamstown Prudential Committee members, from left, Alex Steele, David Moresi, Lindsay Neathawk and Joe Beverly participate in Wednesday's meeting.  Dalton Fire Chief Christian Tobin TerminatedThe Board of Water Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously voted to terminate Fire Chief Christian Tobin just a year after hiring him.  Williamstown Fire District to Post Chief's PositionThe Fire District's Personnel Committee on Monday finalized a job description for the next chief and agreed to post the job with an eye toward getting a new leader in the door by March.  Dalton Fire Chief Suspended, Under InvestigationThe fire chief has been suspended for a month over allegations of sexual harassment, grant overspending and "employee concerns." Pittsfield Proposes a Deputy Public Works CommissionerThe city is looking to add another leadership position to the public works department.  Dalton Fire Chief Earns AccreditationFire Chief Christian Tobin has earned his accreditation through the state Fire Service Commission.  Williamstown Fire District Won't Seek Retirement Exemption for ChiefFire Chief Craig Pedercini had asked the panel, which governs the district, to seek the exemption to prevent him from having to retire in March of next year.  Dalton Swears in New Fire ChiefThe town's new Fire Chief Christian Tobin was welcomed to the department during a swearing-in ceremony at the Stationery Factory on Monday evening. Dalton Fire Chief Swearing in Ceremony MondayThe Fire District is inviting community members to a swearing-in ceremony for the new fire chief on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Stationary Factory. Dalton Fire Chief Hired But Name Will Be Released at Later DateThe district does plan to hold a swearing-in ceremony the first week of February. The exact date has yet to be determined. New Chief Joins Great Barrington Fire DepartmentTurner succeeds Charles Burger, who departed the Berkshire region earlier this year. Retired Pittsfield Fire Chief Steps in for DaltonThe retired Pittsfield fire chief started his first day on the job Tuesday and has agreed to serve for 90 days until the district can fill the permanent position. Dalton Fire Department in Search of Interim, Permanent ChiefThe leadership of the Fire Department is up in the air after the firing of one chief, the retirement of another and the pending departure of a third. Dalton on Search for New Fire ChiefCachat, the assistant chief, stepped in three weeks ago when James Peltier was placed on administrative leave. Peltier was fired last week for what the commissioners said were personnel complaints and for overspending his budget. |
