Matthew Cowie has been appointed Financial Analyst at Dion Money Management

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Williamstown – Donald R. Dion, Jr., President of Dion Money Management, is pleased to announce that Matthew Cowie has been appointed Financial Analyst for the Fidelity Independent Adviser family of newsletters, which include three monthly reports: the Fidelity Independent Adviser, the Fidelity Retirement Income Guide, and the ETF Report, as well as several weekly publications. “I am extremely pleased to have an individual with a strong background in economics on our team,” Dion said.

Mr. Cowie earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in Economics at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA in June, 2001. During his studies Mr. Cowie gained experience analyzing various sectors of the stock market while serving as an analyst and industry head in the student run Williams Investment Society.

After graduation Mr. Cowie went abroad to China. Proficient in Mandarin, he spent time teaching business and conversational English at Hebei University in Baoding, China. In 2005, Mr. Cowie began studying China Business Studies at The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China.

While traveling abroad Mr. Cowie gained valuable knowledge of the international markets. “With his exceptional understanding, Matthew’s research will be critical in analyzing and tracking data used in our model portfolio’s to help better understand market trends. He’s a tremendous asset to our financial newsletter publications.”

Dion Money Management currently manages over $700 Million for families, trusts, businesses, schools and non-profit organizations. In addition, our affiliated organization, Fidelity Independent Adviser, publishes several monthly and weekly investment newsletters read by over 80,000 investors worldwide. Dion Money Management clients are located throughout the United States and various parts of the world. We can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at (413) 458-4700
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Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff

Newly elected board member Nate Budington, far left, participates in his first in-person meeting along with, from left, Matt Neely, Stephanie Boyd, Peter Beck, Shana Dixon and Town Manager Robert Menicocci.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.
 
But the board members made it clear that the college's proposal to acquire the lot is a starting point, not a final deal that the elected officials would accept.
 
"For the sake of continued conversation, I'm in favor of [awarding Williams the site], but if this process wasn't continued with the opportunity for further negotiation, I wouldn't vote to continue this," Peter Beck said. "I think that next step is necessary for us to get to a yes on this."
 
"I think there's wide agreement on that," Matthew Neely said just before the 5-0 vote to enter talks with the college.
 
Williams was the sole respondent to a town-issued request for proposals to develop the former town garage site, currently a dirt lot.
 
The college's stated intent is to build a new Facilities office and create up to 170 parking spaces at 59 Water Street. That use will allow the college to redevelop the current Facilities building site and parking lot as part of a reconception of the school's indoor athletic and recreation facilities.
 
Under the terms of the RFP, the college's proposal was subjected to review by an ad hoc advisory committee to the town manager, who brought the question to the Select Board. That board will have the final say on any purchase and sales agreement.
 
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