Harry Potter artist featured in upcoming exhibition

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Mary Grand Pré, the artist behind the hugely successful Harry Potter book series, has signed on to be a part of the Norman Rockwell Museum's upcoming exhibition, "Women in Illustration: Contemporary Visions and Voices (http://www.nrm.org/exhibits/women/)," opening March 6, 2004. The exhibition, which will feature over seventy groundbreaking works by today's foremost women illustrators, will include selections from Grand Pré's illustrations for Harry Potter and other children's books. Other artists showcased in the exhibition include Alice Carter, Kinuko Craft, and Barbara Nessim, who will present the lecture "True Confessions: My Adventures as an Illustrator" at the member's opening reception for the exhibition, being held on Saturday, March 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information on becoming a member of the Norman Rockwell Museum, please call (413)298-4100, ext. 230.
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Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy Program

DALTON, Mass. – The Town of Dalton has signed a thirty-four month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power.
 
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh. The Program will also continue to offer an optional 100 percent green product, which is derived from National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), at a rate of $0.13142 per kWh.
 
For Dalton residents and businesses who are enrolled in the Town's Program, the current rate of $0.13849 per kWh will expire with the January 2026 meter reads and the new rate of $0.13042 per kWh will take effect. This represents a decrease of $5 per month on the supply side of the bill given average usage of 600 kWh. Additionally, this new rate is 3 percent lower than Eversource's Residential Basic Service rate of $0.13493 per kWh. Residents can expect to see an
average savings of $3 per month for the month of January 2026. Eversource's Basic Service rates
will change on Feb. 1, 2026.
 
Dalton launched its electricity program in January 2015 in an effort to develop an energy program that would be stable and affordable. From inception through June 2025, the Program has saved residents and small businesses over $1.7 million in electricity costs as compared to Eversource Basic Service.
 
It is important to note that no action is required by current participants. This change will be seen on the February 2026 bills. All accounts currently enrolled in the Program will remain with their current product offering and see the new rate and First Point Power printed under the "Supplier Services" section of their monthly bill.
 
The Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program has no fees or charges. However, anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. Ratepayers should verify terms before switching.
 
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