Dalton Rotary Club Gifts Support Food Pantries, Fire Departments

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DALTON, Mass. — Dalton Rotary Club closed out 2024 by awarding $3,550 in financial assistance to local food pantries, fire departments and the Berkshire Humane Society.
 
The gifts were made possible by Dalton Rotary's 2024 fundraising efforts, primarily through its annual golf tournament.
 
The club gave $750 each to the St. Agnes, Loaves & Fishes, and Hinsdale food pantries, $250 each to the Dalton, Hinsdale, Windsor, and Lanesborough fire departments, and $300 to the Berkshire Humane Society.
 
"Food security has become a significant issue for the Central Berkshire community and the Butternut Fire demonstrated the importance of supporting our fire departments," said Michelle Pullano, Dalton Rotary president. "We're happy to help these organizations that provide such essential services with donations made possible through the generosity of our tournament sponsors, especially Greylock Federal Credit Union, Pittsfield Co-op Bank, Lombardi, Clairmont & Keegan CPAs, and L.P. Adams Co."

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Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning Event

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management will host a free virtual event on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m., aimed at helping individuals aged 59 and older achieve their retirement goals in 2025.

The 30-minute presentation, titled Retire This Year: Milestones, Timelines, and Tips for Ages 59+, will be led by Financial Advisor Holly Simeone, CES. The session will provide practical guidance on setting achievable retirement goals, navigating milestones and deadlines, optimizing savings and Social Security, and preparing for a fulfilling retirement.

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is available at berkshiremm.com/retire-this-year.

Simeone, a Certified Estate and Trust Specialist, specializes in helping individuals nearing retirement secure their financial futures. She also promotes financial literacy through educational initiatives in the community.

Berkshire Money Management, based in Dalton and Great Barrington, offers comprehensive financial planning services, including retirement, estate, and tax planning, Social Security and Medicare coaching, and investment management.

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