Pittsfield Receives Over $1.2 Million for Water Resources Management Plan

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.  As part of its May 7, 2025 meeting, the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approved funding for water infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth, including a low-interest loan of $1,299,759 for the city of Pittsfield.

This loan, identified as CW-25-06, will support Pittsfield's Integrated Water Resources Management Plan.

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), facilitates the development of resilient communities by assisting municipalities in upgrading their water infrastructure. This is achieved through low-interest loans and grants, such as the one awarded to Pittsfield, via the State Revolving Funds. These funds are a collaborative effort between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, providing financial support for crucial water infrastructure projects in cities and towns statewide.

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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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