American Legion National Commander To Visit Dalton Post 155

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DALTON, Mass. — In an effort to address the needs of veterans and promote suicide prevention initiatives, the National Commander of the American Legion Daniel J. Seehafer will be visiting American Legion Post 155 on April 4.
 
Seehafer's visit to Dalton will include a meet and greet with local veterans, and a light luncheon during which discussions will focus on the ongoing programs and initiatives of the American Legion, including the "Be The One" campaign.
 
Seehafer often states, "It's personal," emphasizing the importance of serving veterans and preventing veteran suicides. The "Be The One" campaign specifically aims to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a statistic that remains alarmingly high.
 
The initiative, launched two years ago, has already begun to make an impact, garnering momentum and support across the organization. Seehafer expressed his gratitude for being part of such a crucial effort and stressed the honor it is to work towards saving veterans' lives.
 
The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Post 155, located at 258 North St. Local veterans, community members are encouraged to attend and join the conversation about supporting veterans and preventing veteran suicides.

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Dalton Green Committee Navigates Adding Fire District to Green Communities Division

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee considering including the Fire District under the town’s Green Communities Division. 
 
During the Green Committee's last week, member Thomas Irwin broached the subject with his fellow members. 
 
The town is part of the state Green Communities Division, which aids local municipalities in lowering lower energy use, through clean energy projects in buildings, facilities, and schools, by providing grants, technical assistance. 
 
Irwin and Committee Chair David Wasielewski will look into this information to determine if incorporating the district is possible. 
 
The Fire District and town are two separate governing bodies. The Fire and Water departments are the Fire District's responsibility. The Board of Water Commissioners and the Prudential Committee govern the district.
 
There are a number of steps that would have to be undertaken. One easy step is having the district approve a zero emission vehicle policy for the Fire Department, Irwin said. 
 
Irwin informed the committee that Fire Chief Christian Tobin said he sees no barriers in approving a policy and that they are in the process of getting a policy approved. 
 
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