Dalton CRA To Host Winter Wonderland

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DALTON, Mass. — The Community Recreation Association (CRA) is lighting up the campus for a free community holiday walk.
 
The walk begins Saturday, Dec. 19 at an opening night celebration from 4:00-7:30 pm and remains on display through Jan. 31, 2021, for community members to stroll through at their leisure. 
 
Opening Night will be a socially distanced event requiring pre-registration and masks. Register for a time slot by calling the CRA at 413-684-0260. Pre-registered visitors will pick up a CRA property map at the Dalton Youth Center (DYC) sign-in which lists locations of trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses.
 
The walk continues from the DYC, through the Mill + Main property, and over to the Community House. To maintain social distancing, visitors will be guided along the path by elves. Mixed throughout the trees will be sponsored stations for kids to pick up goodies and crafts-to-go, as well as a Holiday Story Walk. Visitors are encouraged to bring cameras as the gazebo will be decorated for holiday photos. 
 
The free community event is underwritten by Berkshire Money Management, Hill Engineering, Onyx Specialty Papers, and the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. 
 
Additional details available at daltoncra.org.
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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Paraplanner

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced that Michael O'Brien has joined the team as a Financial Paraplanner.
 
Most recently, Mike worked in the insurance industry. He has a strong background in client service and financial planning, with experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and their futures. 
 
He is a licensed Property and Casualty Insurance agent and is currently studying for the Series 65 exam so he can advance into a junior advising role. 
 
At BMM, he is focused on supporting the Director of Financial Planning and learning how to deliver personalized service to the firm's clients.
 
"Success is a team sport," said Natalie Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer at Berkshire Money Management. "We're excited to see Mike bring his talents to the table and grow with us. Stay tuned for updates as he continues to hit the ground running."
 
A lifelong resident of Pittsfield, Mike is a former Mr. Taconic and 2024 graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Spanish from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with his fiancée and extended family, and stays active with Jiu Jitsu, golf, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.
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