 Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further NoticeAny requests for permits for outdoor fires, hot work such as cutting/grinding, and other activity will be decided based upon the ongoing fire risk.  Significant Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyAs outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 2 and 3 Droughts require detailed monitoring of drought conditions. Recent Rainfall Improves Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyThe Drought Management Task Force will meet again on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 am. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyAll regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyOther than the islands region, all other regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions.  No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyAll other regions of the state – Western, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Cape Cod regions – remain in Level 0-Normal conditions. Mild Drought Conditions Declared in Berkshire CountyA Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities. Drought Conditions Return to Normal Across CommonwealthAll seven regions of the state are at Level 0-Normal Conditions. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyFor the state to be completely out of the drought, which is a longer-term condition, Massachusetts will need to benefit from sustained rainfall for a few more months before the entire state is within Normal conditions. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyThe declarations are the result of recommendations made by the state's Drought Management Task Force, which is composed of state and federal officials, and other entities.  Berkshires In Normal Drought ConditionsEnergy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card announced that Western Mass remains in a level 0 normal drought condition. |
