MFBF Partners With A&B Insurance

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. The Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) announced it has entered into an agreement with A&B insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Westford. 
 
"MFBF is much more than the insurance or discounts we offer," said MFBF President Warren Shaw. "However, the single most important reason we've entered into this new agreement is that we believe it will provide our members with more and better options to help ensure the security of their family, home and business."
 
Immediately, A&B Insurance will be offering MFBF members discounts on policies with CountryWay, which is affiliated with Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance. However, now that we have an agreement in place, several other companies have applied or will be applying to the Insurance Commission for permission to offer discounts. MFBF and A&B Insurance expect discounts with multiple insurance companies to be available to members in the spring.
 
"A&B Insurance Group is excited to have the opportunity to work with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau," said John Oakes, A&B Insurance co-owner. "As an independent insurance agency, A & B represents multiple insurance companies. This allows us to provide insurance choices in meeting the Farm Bureau members insurance needs. Being an independent insurance agency means we work you, the member, not any on insurance company."
 
This agreement went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. MFBF encourages its members to visit https://abinsgroup.com for more information on A&B Insurance and to call them about how they might be able to best meet their insurance needs.
 
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Dalton Recognizes Heroes of Deming Street Fire

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Police Chief Deanna Strout speaks with Sgts. Geoffrey Powell and James Duryea after presenting their leadership commendations. 
DALTON, Mass. — The evening of Sept. 2 was a tragedy for the family at 38 Deming St. when a fire broke out at their home, but thanks to the fast actions of a civilian and a police officer, further devastation was evaded.
 
The town honored six individuals on Monday for their efforts and involvement in mitigating damage from the fire.
 
"It's very important to recognize good things when they happen, even though in the wake of a tragedy for a family, some really exceptional actions by both residents of our community and officers in our department rose to the level that I felt strongly needed to be recognized," Police Chief Deanna Strout said. 
 
At 10:45 p.m., Joseph Hassoun, a resident of 48 Deming St., was watching a movie with his wife, Jodi, when he heard a crackling noise. Unsure what it was, the duo wondered if it was coming from their television. 
 
A trip to take the garbage out proved that theory incorrect when Hassoun saw light from the flames coming from the back of their neighbor's house and quickly realized what was happening. 
 
Hassoun jumped into action, yelling out to his wife to call 911. The Fire Department was dispatched at 10:50 p.m. and had it controlled in about 10 minutes with mutual aid from Cheshire, Hinsdale, Lanesborough and Pittsfield.
 
While awaiting the emergency response, Hassoun ran over to warn the occupants, especially the resident whose bedroom was right above the growing fire. 
 
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