 Neal Announces $600K in Funding for Charlemont Fire TruckThe Fire Department has a new firetruck thanks to a boost in funding for rural communities.  Dalton Association Purchasing Ladder Truck for Fire DepartmentThe Fire Department may once again have a ladder truck thanks to a donation from the Dalton Fireman's Association.  Cheshire Fire Department's New Truck In-ServiceOn Wednesday night, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel gathered outside the Cheshire Community House to retire the 2001 front-line piece and put their brand-new E-One custom pumper into service.  Williamstown Calls Another Special Fire District Meeting, Truck Replacement on AgendaAt a special meeting of the Prudential Committee on Wednesday, the panel voted to set a special meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. at the Water Street station.  Pittsfield Fire Department Welcomes New EnginePer tradition, firefighters pushed the 42,000-pound vehicle into the bay for good luck. The 2025 Pierce Saber arrived from Florida the the night and will go online in a few weeks.  Cheshire Works to Obtain Borrowing for Fire TruckDuring a special town meeting last year, voters approved the borrowing of $850,000 for the purchase of a new fire truck. However, the meeting was not properly posted, causing a delay in borrowing.  Williamstown Fire District Facing Emergency Repair on Fire EngineLast week, Chief Craig Pedercini told the Prudential Committee that an issue on Engine 2 that officials planned to address in fiscal year 2026 reached the point where he had to pull the apparatus from service. |
