Dalton Firefighters Extinguish Zinky's Pub Stove Fire

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Courtesy of Dalton Fire
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton firefighters quickly extinguished a stove fire Thursday morning at 5:18 at Zinky's Pub on Daly Avenue.
 
The department was notified via automatic fire alarm notification and a call in by a citizen passing by while walking their dog. 
 
Fire Chief Jim Peltier said there was moderate smoke in the detached building upon arrival.
 
"Engine 3 arrived on scene with no smoke showing. They made entry into the building. It had a moderate amount of smoke within the structure," he said. 
 
Peltier said there was no one in the building at the time of the fire, but the owners arrived because of the alarm company notification. 
 
It was concluded after an investigation that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning pellet stove.
 
"And through an investigation with multiple companies in ventilating the building, it was found to be coming from a defective or malfunctioning pellet stove," Peltier said.
 
No injuries were reported. Peltier estimated that damages were between $3,000 and $5,000. 
 
The suppression and ventilation took about an hour. 
 
Engine 2 and 3, Truck 1, Squad 1, Car 1, and Ambulance 5 responded.

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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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