 Williamstown Board of Health Looks at Tenant Issues, Home CondemnationThe owner occupant of 92 Longview Terrace and her son attended the Monday morning hearing to ask that the board allow the family to address conditions at the home without taking the step of condemnation.  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. Pittsfield Health Initiative Vaccinates Underrepresented PopulationThe Pittsfield Health Department worked to vaccinate Hispanic community members after noticing they were underrepresented. Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel IssueThe Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.  Williamstown Health Board Considers Local Rule on 'Flavored' TobaccoThe Board of Health on Monday heard a suggestion that the town code be updated to allow the local authority to bar the sale of items that run afoul of the commonwealth's prohibition of flavored tobacco products. Dalton Board of Health Condemns 27 Mountain View TerraceThe Board of Health voted to condemn 27 Mountain View Terrace on Wednesday after not much progress had been made to resolve the home's condition. Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile VapingHealth officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation. Dalton Health Board Extends Vote on Blighted HomeThe Board of Health last Wednesday agreed to extend its vote on condemning 27 Mountain View Terrace to the October meeting.  Williamstown Looking into Electrical Issues at MotelFor the second time in four months, the inn and restaurant at 910 Cold Spring Road was discussed by the Board of Health. Hearing Set on Specialty Minerals Landfill PermitSpecialty Minerals is requesting a revision to its landfill permit to create another landfill at its quarry that will last it nearly 100 years. Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution ProgramThe town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance. Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested InvestorBoard Chair Robert Kinzer directed Winterstein to share this agreement with them when they receive it.  Pittsfield Health Board Considers Green BurialsThe use of green burials is rising and the Board of Health wants to be prepared in case they are requested in the city.  Williamstown Board of Health Seeks Amicable End to DisputeThe Board of Health on Monday discussed how to communicate with a resident about an order to deal with a nuisance on their Simonds Road property. Plan in Place to Address Condition of Dalton HomeA plan to address the dilapidated condition of the house at 27 Mountain View Terrace is coming together, the homeowner says during Wednesday's Board of Health Meeting.  Neighbors Say Vacant Dalton Home Causing Rat ProblemsThe Board of Health has ordered that a formal plan be in place to address the dilapidated condition of the house at 27 Mountain View Terrace. Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If NecessaryThe Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support. Dalton Health Board OKs 90-Day Variance for Food TruckThe Board of Health approved a 90-day variance for Pizza Trails Food Truck to get a food manager's permit during its meeting last week.  Berkshire Hills Eyes Lifeguard Variance for 2025Berkshire Hills County Club is seeking a variance on its pool permit to allow for cost savings on staff members starting next year, including fewer lifeguards. Dalton Board of Health Works to Modify its Demolition Guidelines ChecklistThe current checklist does not clearly outline the board's responsibilities when approving a demolition or the items the board is responsible for, Health Agent Agnes Witkowski said. Dalton Health Dept. Develops Temporary Food Event Info SheetBefore this information sheet, health department employees would work with event organizers to determine the vendors. Then reach out to those vendors individually.  Williamstown Health Inspector Updates Board of Health on TrainingThe town's health inspector Monday updated the Board of Health on training she has been receiving since taking the position in November. Pittsfield Health Board Supports Longevity of Community Health WorkerThe city's community health worker has one year left of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and department leaders want to ensure the position's longevity.  Williamstown Board of Health Meets with New Health InspectorThe town's new health inspector hit the ground running this month, reversing a condemnation order on a Simonds Road property after improvements were made to the residence. Dalton Board of Health Condemns Anthony Road HomeDill and Goodkowsky were given 48 hours to vacate the home but can return once the safety requirements are met. |
