Dalton Special Town Meeting Rejects Land Buy for Police Station

A special town meeting on Monday night authorized 11 of 12 warrant articles, only nixing a contentious proposal to buy land for a police station.

Dalton to Hold Special Town Meeting Monday

The meeting will take place on Monday, Oct.19, at 7 p.m., at Wahconah Regional High School. The town's motions and explanations here.

Pittsfield to Study Feasibility of Police Station at Morningside

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted the mayor's response to Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham's request to explore turning the 100 Burbank St. campus into the Pittsfield Police Department’s headquarters.

Dalton Weighs Sites for Combined Public Safety Facility

Over the course of several meetings, officials have said both the police and fire departments have outgrown their current spaces, prompting discussions about whether a combined public safety complex could offer a feasible long-term solution.

Pittsfield Council Appoints Department Heads, Requests Meetings on Gun Violence

Pittsfield's Ward 2 Councilor Petitions to Explore Police Station at Morningside

Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham wants the city to explore turning Morningside Community School, which will not reopen in the fall, into a police station.

Dalton Evaluating Land Bids for Police Station

For over a year, the town has been evaluating solutions to address the deteriorating condition of its police station. Recently, a request for land acquisition proposals has introduced a new option for consideration.

Build or Rent: Communities Seek Options to House Public Safety Departments

For many years, the town of Lee has had to struggle with an outdated and crowded Police Department station located in its Town Hall, which was built in 1874.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.

Outdated Public Safety Buildings Strain Berkshire Communities

One 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.

Dalton Police Facility Report Complete; Station Future Still Uncertain

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee's final report is complete but the future of the station remains uncertain.

Cheshire Shifts Focus From Merger to Improving Police Department

The proposed budget would bring general expenses, and officers and the chief's salaries to align with area police departments.

Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Down to 3

The Public Safety Advisory Committee is down to three members.

Letter: Dalton Public Safety Facility

I do not know why the town has never pursued the option of renovating Town Hall to accommodate the needs of the Police Department and improve access to town offices.

Dalton in Stalemate Over Proposed Public Safety Facility

As conditions worsen at the police station, it seems public officials are going in circles, Police Chief Deanna Strout said.

Lenox Public Safety Complex Opening Marked by Ribbon Cutting, Tours

The Lenox Fire and Police Departments celebrated the completion of their new public safety complex with the ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday.

Dalton Police Station Consultant to Create 'Fictitious' Rendering

Public Safety Advisory Committee members are conflicted on how to proceed with the proposed public safety facility project.

Letter: Dalton Public Safety Facility

I believe the above suggestions would cost considerably less that what has been proposed. If planned out properly it would be a lot less disruptive. It would satisfy the needs for a new police facility.

Dalton Police Station Conditions Continue to Worsen

Officers are getting sick, the station is receiving violations from state agencies, and there is the possibility of needing to vacate the station, in the basement of Town Hall, if radon testing comes back positive.

Dalton Chief Wants More Action on Police Station Proposal

Police Chief Deanna Strout wants a more focused and actionable approach to the planning of the proposed police station.

Dalton Holds Community Sessions on Public Safety Building

From tours of the deteriorating precinct, information sessions with the Public Safety Facility Committee, the development of a Facebook page, to a survey, the town is engaging the community to keep them informed of the situation and develop a solution.

Dalton Safety Facility Committee 'Taps Brakes' on Property Discussions

With the failure of Article 13 at the annual town meeting, the First Street site for a proposed police facility is no longer being considered.

Dalton Select Board Tables Old Dalton High Site Assessment

The Select Board voted to postpone consideration of the Old Dalton High lot for the proposed public safety facility assessment until after the annual town meeting.

Dalton Board & Police Facility Panel Emphasizes Need for Community Engagement

Several aspects surrounding the proposed police facility are unclear, but one thing is for certain: the need for community engagement and education.

Old Dalton High Ranked Highest in Site Assessment

The site assessment by Brian Humes, owner of Jacunski Humes Architects LLC of Berlin, Conn., showed that the lot had the highest ranking of the four submitted for study.

Lanesborough Advancing Combined Police/EMS Proposal

On Monday, the Select Board voted to advance a $7.3 million combined police/emergency medical services facility to town meeting, discarding the option for a $6.5 million separate build.