For over 30 years, I've lived in Dalton with my wife, Laurel, and our two children, running a dental practice in town.
In my retirement, I recently determined that now is the right time for me to give back to the community that's supported me for so long. In preparing for this campaign, I've spent a lot of time listening to residents' concerns, using the information gathered to form solutions that I hope to implement when elected. Throughout these conversations, the integrity of town infrastructure has been a primary issue, particularly with respect to roads and sidewalks as well as the fire station and police station.
Though I respect the recommendation of the citizens committee that recently called for building a wing onto an old church to create a new police station, I urged the Board to take a closer look at building an energy-efficient station on a lot that the town already owns. In my experience, rehabbing older buildings often results in excessive costs and time-consuming snags as builders attempt to meet modern building standards.
If elected, I intend to continue the conversations that I've begun with residents, promising to remain accessible to all. I also commit to working with state and federal officials to secure funding for projects and to respect the recommendations of Dalton's Climate Plan as we work toward maintaining the beauty and affordability of our town. I'll end by humbly requesting the vote of Dalton voters this Monday when I plan on meeting them when the polls open at 11 a. While the Berkshire Carousel is no longer being offered to the city, a councilor believes it will be back to square one without local control.
On Monday, members divided into groups to prepare for a consensus that is expected on Feb. The city saw 12 new businesses in and long-anticipated development at the William Stanley Business Park. Powell highlighted the recent work that has been done and continues to be done in dismantling programs designed to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Roadwork put the nail in the coffin for a Berkshire Medical Center property that was approved for demolition 10 years ago.
