 Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines UnlikelySome residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.  GE Buildings 12 & 14 Demolished in PittsfieldGeneral Electric's former Buildings 12 and 14 are demolished and the debris will soon be capped.  Health, Environmental Officials: Pittsfield GE Landfills Don't Pose RiskResidents continue to express concerns about PCB exposure from the former General Electric campus but health and environmental experts say there is no risk.  PCBs Detection Pauses GE DemolitionElevated levels of PCBs in a single air sample have halted demolition work on the former General Electric site.  Big Y Closes Delis for Deep CleanBig Y Supermarkets is closing its deli counters for deep cleaning after an outbreak of listeria in one of the meat brands it sells.  Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial ExceedanceTwo Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.  Blackinton Mill Owners: City's Delays Put $17M Hotel Project in PerilThe $17 million expansion plans for the Blackinton Mill are tripping over a 10-foot high pile hides that has been decaying for 60 years. |
