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School Committee member Ciara Batory asked that the body review the fully redacted report before it's released, “to make sure that there is enough to present to the public.”

Dalton is facing a challenging 2026 as Proposition 2½ levy limits, rising costs and increased property taxes strain the town’s budget and long-term financial planning. Town leaders are also grappling with transparency concerns, a prolonged dispute over Berkshire Concrete Corp.’s sand mine and major decisions about new police and fire facilities.

A series of winter storms, capped by a heavy weekend snowfall, has nearly exhausted Dalton’s snow and ice removal budget, prompting the town manager to authorize emergency spending. Officials say the frequent storms, overtime labor, and rapid salt use are straining resources and could impact budget planning for next year.

The Select Board approved a three-year agreement with the Berkshire Public Health Alliance to provide public health nursing services through June 30, 2029, with annual costs increasing 4 percent.

As a winter storm swept through Pittsfield, two veteran plow drivers spent nearly a full day clearing and stacking snow at Berkshire Crossing, working through the night to ready one of the city’s largest retail centers for reopening.

City crews are continuing around-the-clock snow removal efforts after a major winter storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow across Pittsfield.

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