True North Financial Services Hires Senior Adviser

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John Turner
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — John T. Turner has joined True North Financial Services as a senior financial adviser, according to Rob Abel, president and chief executive officer.

Turner will be responsible for managing investment portfolios for individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. He has decades of experience in the investment industry, most recently concentrating on retirement issues of public sector employees in Berkshire County.

"I am extremely excited to have John join the True North Financial Services team," said Abel. "To have someone with his extensive experience help us build new relationships in Pittsfield is a great opportunity for True North and all of our MountainOne Financial Partners. John has a proven track record in the financial services industry and will certainly enhance the high level of service we currently provide to our clients."

Prior to joining True North, Turner worked as a retirement specialist with both Nationwide Retirement Solutions and American Express Financial Advisors in Pittsfield. He also has an extensive background in banking, including the positions of vice president at Berkshire Bank and Trust, and president of Merchants Bank and Trust in Hyannis. He resides in Pittsfield with his wife, Susan.

The financial professionals of True North Financial Services, a division of Hoosac Bank, offer securities and advisory services through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment adviser. MountainOne Financial Partners, a mutual holding company headquartered in North Adams, has combined assets of over $815 million and over 200 employees as of March 31, 2012.

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Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource Fair

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring their third Housing Resource Fair. 
 
The fair will take place at Zion Lutheran Church at 74 First Street, on Thursday, May 9 between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance. 
 
Participating agencies include Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, Berkshire Housing, the Chistian Center, Elder Services, Pittsfield Housing Authority, Second Street Second Chances and ServiceNet.
 
Kim Borden, Chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee, says that the Committee is committed to holding these events regularly, based on the success of the previous Housing Resource Fairs. 
 
"The purpose of the fair is to bring together community organizations and the residents they serve to create meaningful community connections and provide support for those in need," Kim Borden, chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee.
 
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