Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 9-12

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Starting on Tuesday, April 9, street improvements will begin. This work is a continuation of the street improvement contract of last year. 
 
Updates will be shared on a weekly basis throughout the spring and early summer.
 
The city will be sharing additional updates on new road work planned for the late summer/early fall at a later date.
 
From April 9 to April 12, the contractor will be:
  • Lowering structures on South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street, King Street, Acorn Street and Mohegan Street
  • Milling of South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street, King Street, Acorn Street and Mohegan Street
On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
 
Use caution when traveling on these roads. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
 

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Dalton Fire District Approves Tentative Budget

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District's Prudential Committee approved an anticipated budget of more than three million during its meeting last week. 
 
The district's projected budget amounts to $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
 
The Board of Water Commissioners voted to recommend utilizing $375,000 from the funds raised by the ambulance to offset the amount to appropriate. 
 
The district's Board of Water Commissioners and Prudential Committee collaborated during the budgeting process to mitigate increases. 
 
The Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services' budgets total is forecast at $1,847,512, a decrease of $26,096. 
 
The department initially requested a budget of $2,052,512. However, the board voted last week to remove Articles 22 through 24, which amounted to $205,000 in spending, until its free cash is certified.  
 
Article 22 requested $80,000 to create an apparatus replacement fund. 
 
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