New Ashford's Christian Harvest Center to host Carol Sing

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New Ashford - The Christian Harvest Center, 199 Mallery Road, New Ashford, will host its annual Old-Fashioned Carol Festival and Sing-a-long on Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. A beautifully restored church built in 1828, the Christian Harvest Center is a wonderful setting for this holiday program. Singers and instrumentalists who would like to participate in the informal program should plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to rehearse. Musical selections will include traditional carols and popular songs of the Christmas season, with plenty of opportunities for both adults and children in the audience to sing along. Jeff Hunt of Pittsfield will return as the event's long-time conductor; Scott Bailey of North Adams will accompany. Admission is free. An offering will be taken to benefit the Christian Center of Pittsfield. Everyone is cordially invited to remain after the music for refreshments and fellowship. The church is easy to find on Mallery Road off Rte. 7, north of Snowy Owl Resort. For more information, contact Jeff Hunt at (413) 499-7320 or Sharon Clark at (413) 458-1083.
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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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