 Cheshire Officials Question Structural Integrity of Fire StationThe fire station's meeting/training room is closed off because of concerns of a potential structural collapse.  Build or Rent: Communities Seek Options to House Public Safety DepartmentsFor many years, the town of Lee has had to struggle with an outdated and crowded Police Department station located in its Town Hall, which was built in 1874. Its nearby fire station was originally constructed to house horse-drawn firefighting vehicles.  Williamstown Fire Committee Sees FY27 Budget with Sizable Operational IncreaseThe Prudential Committee last week reviewed a draft annual fire district meeting warrant that includes an operational expenses budget up 9.4 percent from the figures approved at the May 2025 annual meeting.  Outdated Public Safety Buildings Strain Berkshire CommunitiesOne of the most basic roles of government is public safety. The ability to provide police and fire protection and other emergency services is considered a vital function.  Williamstown Fire District Prepping for Transition to New StationThe Prudential Committee last week took the first step in selling off the current fire station property on Water Street.  Dalton Fire Navigates Space & ADA Compliance ChallengesThe Fire District is revisiting how to address its space limitation and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues.  Lenox Public Safety Complex Opening Marked by Ribbon Cutting, ToursThe Lenox Fire and Police Departments celebrated the completion of their new public safety complex with the ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday.  Cornerstone Laid for New Williamstown Fire StationThe continuity of the Williamstown Fire Department was on display Thursday morning as it hit another milestone in the construction of a new station on Main Street.  Williamstown Taxpayers to Start Paying for New Fire StationThe main driver is the start of bond payments on the new station nearing completion on Main Street, which accounts for most of an approximately $893,000 increase in the district's levy.  Adams Fire Station in 'Catastrophic' Condition; District Seeks Appointed PostsThe deteriorating conditions of the 65-year-old firehouse on Columbia Street was presented during an information session Tuesday night that included discussion of organizational changes in the upcoming election.  Wind Damage Likely Will Not Delay Williamstown Fire Station ProjectRecent wind damage at the new fire station's construction site will not cost the taxpayers any money and likely will not impact the project's timeline.  Cheshire Taking First Steps Toward Public Safety Complex ProjectTown officials are exploring steps to bring forward a public safety building project that could include fire, police and ambulance situated on the parking lot at the Community House.  Lee Gets $1M Earmark for Public Safety ComplexOn Wednesday, Congressman Richard Neal touted the allocation of Congressionally Direct Spending from the U.S. Department of Agriculture at town hall.  Williamstown Breaks Ground On New Fire StationThe new fire station will be a Net Zero Energy building and meet modern firefighter needs.  Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start DateThe district's construction adviser, Bruce Decoteau, provided the committee with a number of updates in a brief session at the current fire house on Water Street. Dalton Advisory Panels Nixes Fire Station AddThe Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee eliminated the possibility of including a fire station in a public safety building.  Dalton Fire District Sees Potential in Former Dalton GarageThe Dalton Garage would open the doors to so many possibilities, members of the Fire District said during a walk-through of the building last week.  Dalton Fire District Navigates Future Fire StationThe Fire District is considering re-engaging the prospect of purchasing the former Dalton Garage, located at 385 Main St. |
