The recent decision made by the federal court in Denver that ruled that the National Do Not Call Registry violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and prohibited the Federal Trade Commission from implementing the Registry does not affect the Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry.
The Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry is currently in full force and effect and continues to protect those consumers that have signed on to it since it was established in late December 2002.
Massachusetts consumers still have the power to limit telemarketing calls to their homes.
Consumers may continue to sign on to the Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry to limit most unwanted telemarketing calls by calling 1-866-231-CALL (1-866-231-2255) or by registering on-line at www.Mass.Gov/donotcall.
Once your number is registered, most telemarketing calls must stop including calls from Massachusetts companies calling Massachusetts consumers as well as calls from out-of-state companies.
The calls that can continue to be made to those on the Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry include noncommercial polls or surveys, calls from tax-exempt organizations such as nonprofits, calls customers previously gave permission for businesses to make, calls made by businesses to existing customers, and a sales call in which a face-to-face meeting is required to complete a sale, such as a painter who needs to see a house to give an estimate.
If you have registered for the Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry and have received a call from a telemarketer, you should keep a record of the call, noting the date and time of the call, the name of the company providing the product or service, the name and address of the telemarketing firm, information about what it is they're selling, and the phone number of the caller - either by asking for it or by using caller ID.
Then you should lodge a written complaint with the Attorney General’s Office. A complaint form is available at www.mass.gov/ago or by calling 1-617-727-8400.
For more information about the Massachusetts Do Not Call law, please visit our web site at www.mass.gov/donotcall .
What is the Status of the National Do Not Call Registry?
The recent decision made in the federal court in Denver ruled that the National Do Not Call Registry violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and prohibited the Federal Trade Commission from implementing the Registry.
The Federal Trade Commission has indicated it will appeal that court’s decision.
For more information about the National Do Not Call Registry, please visit their web site at www.donotcall.gov . Other information concerning federal telemarketing laws is available at the Federal Trade Commission’s web site at www.ftc.gov and the Federal Communications Commission’s web site at www.fcc.gov.
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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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