Dalton Police Offering Citizen Police Academy

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DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Police Department is offering its Citizen’s Police Academy, starting Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. and continuing every Tuesday after until Nov. 29. 
 
The academy offers residents an opportunity to see first-hand the inner workings of law enforcement and the departments that serve their surrounding communities. Topics include Basic Law and Procedure, Drug Identification, Evidence & Finger printing, Motor Vehicle Stops, Forensic Investigations, and much more.
 
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have until Sept. 1 to apply. Those interested can pick up an application at the Dalton Police Station, on our Facebook page, and on the Town of Dalton website at dalton-ma.gov/police-department/
 
There will be a limit of 25 participants on a first come first serve basis. All applicants will receive a confirmation call.
 
Any questions regarding the program may be referred to the Dalton Police Department Monday through Friday from 8AM-3PM.

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Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation. 
 
The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. 
 
One proposes purchasing a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money, but they will use asphalt rather than concrete. The other would amend the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. 
 
The article on concrete sidewalks was added to the warrant through a citizen petition led by resident Todd Logan. 
 
The board was determining whether to recommend the article when member John Boyle took the conversation in a new direction by addressing how the petition was brought about. 
 
"I just have a comment about this whole procedure. I'm very disappointed in the fact that you [Logan] have been working, lobbying various groups and implementing this plan and filed this petition six weeks ago. You never had any respect for the Select Board and …" Boyle said. 
 
Before Boyle could finish his statement, which was directed to Logan, who was in the audience, Chair Joe Diver called point of order via Zoom. 
 
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