Car Seat Installation and Inspection Event In Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Health Department announced a Car Seat Installation/Inspection event on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

This event will occur rain or shine at the Pittsfield Highway Facility (rear entrance) located at 81 Hawthorne Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required and registration can be completed at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA8AB2FA2FDC07-48916528-carseat

Car seat installations/inspections take about 30-45 minutes and include education on installing the seat, proper use of the seat, and general vehicle safety. Free car seats are available if needed.

Appointments are first come, first served based on the number of certified technicians available. There is no need to book more than one appointment if more than one car seat needs to be installed.

If unable to attend this event, contact the city's Health Department at (413) 499-9411 Extension 852 or email Gabrielle DiMassimo at gdimassimo@cityofpittsfield.org to schedule a private appointment for car seat installation/inspection with one of our certified technicians. To register for the event with a Spanish-speaking representative, call 413-499-9411.

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Dalton Board of Health Nominates New Members

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:22PM / Sunday, January 18, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — The Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell.

The board needed a fifth member, with the vote between Carsell and Rachel Branch. Branch was appointed as the alternate.

Members couldn't decide which would be the best fit — a resident with some experience advocating on public health issues, or a dentist with a background in health care.

Branch has deep roots in the Berkshires and ran for mayor in North Adams before moving to Dalton a few years ago. While living in Connecticut, she worked to stop an asphalt plant, and has attended zoning board meetings regarding power plants and how to clean them up. Branch hosts "Solutions Rising" on Dalton Community Television, focusing on local issues and vulnerable communities.

Carsell has a dental practice in Dalton and ran for Select Board last year. He has spoken out on many local concerns, such as the police station and other town infrastructure.

"I'm very impressed with both candidates. Pat is a resident of the town, and got a medical degree, and Rachel Branch has very strong credentials in fighting for things like pollution into a neighborhood," said James "Jimbo" Doucette. "For that reason, I think I'm voting for Rachel."

Fellow member Matthew Bryan agreed it as a "tough choice."

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