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CRA Executive Director Alison Peters and Dan McMahaon pose with some of the players, parents, and volunteers of the Dalton Soccer Club and the trophy named in McMahon’s honor at last weekend’s tournament.

Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder

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DALTON, Mass. – The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
 
McMahon was the creator of the Just for Kicks Tournament 27 years ago and came to present the winners of the divisions, the McMahon Cup.
 
More than 70 teams competed in eight divisions over the course of two days on the holiday weekend at Wahconah Regional High School and Nessacus Middle School.
 
Winners and runners-up in each division included:
 
5/6 Boys- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club          
5/6 Boys- Division 2
Finalist, Northampton Soccer Club 
Champion, North Adams
5/6 Girls- Division 1
Finalist, Williamstown Soccer Club 
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club 
5/6 Girls- Division 2
Finalist, North Adams
Champion, Lenox Soccer Club 
7/8 Girls, Dan McMahon Division
Finalist, South Hadley Soccer Club
Champion, Pittsfield Soccer Club
7/8 Boys, Dan McMahon Division 
Finalist, Dalton Soccer Club
Champion, Berkshire Hills Soccer Club
 
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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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