Jazz Concert at Simon’s Rock College of Bard

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Great Barrington - Simon’s Rock College of Bard will present a evening of Jazz this Sunday, December 11. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the McConnell Theater at 8 p.m. The concert, under the direction of faculty member John Myers, will include compositions for small groups as well as pieces for full ensemble. The program will include an original work, “Lifeline” by John Myers, and arrangements and improvisations on standard pieces, including “Naima” by John Coltrane, “Afro Blue” by Mongo Santamaria, an original arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Meditation” by senior Ryan Bazinet, and others. Faculty member John Myers is a guitarist, musicologist, interactive media developer and composer whose work has been included in numerous recordings, multimedia productions and print publications. His work has been included on five CDs. The audio CD “Look In,” released on the Jungsoul label in 2004, features his original jazz compositions and performances on classical and electric guitars, clarinet and electronic instruments. His publications include a book, Way of the Pipa: Structure and Aesthetics in Chinese Lute Music, as well as numerous articles.
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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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