 Berkshire Concrete Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Continued OperationThe suit was filed on behalf of Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, by Jaan G. Rannik of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook in Superior Court on April 13. Berkshire Concrete Sues DaltonBerkshire Concrete is taking the town to court over the Planning Board's decision to deny its special permit.  Berkshire Concrete Appeals Fines; Residents Demand More Aggressive ActionsLess than a month into spring, the town received its first dust complaint after an overnight storm on March 31 blew sand and fine dust onto Raymond Drive, sending air monitoring data off the charts.  Dalton Planning Board Denies Berkshire Concrete's Special PermitAfter five meetings, the Planning Board voted to deny Berkshire Concrete's special permit, however, the company can still reapply before its current permit expires. Berkshire Concrete Fined, Ordered to Restore DigsiteAfter more than a year of residents demanding action, it appears that pressure is finally being placed on Berkshire Concrete. Dalton Board Continues Berkshire Concrete Permit for Fourth TimeThe saga over Berkshire Concrete's special permit persists as the Planning Board last week voted to continue the hearing for the fourth time. Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Continued; Other UpdatesFrustrations continue to fester with the Planning Board's decision last week to continue the public hearing for Berkshire Concrete's special permit for a third time. Dalton Zoning Denies Berkshire Concrete's Appeal for Dig SiteThe Zoning Board maintained its decision that Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws. Planning Board Continues Berkshire Concrete HearingThe Planning Board again voted to continue the public hearing for Berkshire Concrete's excavation permit despite opposition from neighbors.  Berkshire Concrete Special Permit Hearing ContinuedBerkshire Concrete needs to provide more updated, accurate, and clear plans for the Planning Board members to feel comfortable approving its special permit. Dalton Consultant Says Dust Mitigation Plan InsufficientAn assessment by the town's consultant determined that Berkshire Concrete's dust mitigation plan is insufficient. Dalton ZBA Finds Berkshire Concrete In Bylaw ViolationThe Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday determined that Berkshire Concrete unauthorized dig site on parcel No. 105-16 needs to be fully remediated or covered to abide by town bylaws. Berkshire Concrete Mining Expansion Increases Resident FrustrationResidential concerns and frustrations grow as Berkshire Concrete Corporation plans to expand its gravel mining operations.  Dalton Wants Berkshire Concrete's Unauthorized Dig Site Fully CoveredOfficials from the Select Board and Planning Board agree that parcel No. 105-16 should be fully mitigated.  Berkshire Concrete Abuttors Want More Action Unauthorized Dig SiteThe residents organized a Clean Air Coalition to provide updates on what they described as slow progress towards a resolution.  Dalton Health Board Orders Dust-Abatement Plan for Concrete SiteThis letter establishes a formal deadline for submitting a detailed plan to address the dust nuisance and notes that failure to comply with this requirement could lead to financial penalties and potential legal action.  Residents Still Having Issues with Sand from Berkshire ConcreteTown officials say they are taking residents' concerns seriously regarding the dust and particulates coating bordering neighborhoods from Berkshire Concrete's unauthorized dig site, which is allegedly causing health issues.  Dalton Residents Petition for Action on Berkshire Concrete DustSeveral hundred residents have petitioned the Planning Board and Board of Health to take action regarding complaints surrounding Berkshire Concrete Corp.  Berkshire Concrete Ceases Work for Controversial Dig SiteAt the advice of town counsel, all work has stopped, and Berkshire Concrete will be required to reapply for this permit under this parcel number.  Dalton Residents Demand Action on Concrete Company's DustNearly 100 residents turned up at the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday night to complain of dust and particulates coating their neighborhood from Berkshire Concrete and allegedly causing health issues. |
