Dr. Suk Namkoong joins Orthopedic Associates, NARH

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Suk Namkoong, M.D.
NORTH ADAMS - Suk Namkoong, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with special interests in sports medicine, has joined Orthopedic Associates of Northern Berkshire and the medical staff of North Adams Regional Hospital. Dr. Namkoong graduated from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He served his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Namkoong completed a fellowship in sports medicine at New York University/Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has also served as Assistant Team Physician for the New York Mets, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and the New York University Athletics. "Dr. Namkoong is a welcome addition to our medical staff at NARH," said Bruce Nash, M.D., president of NARH. "He is one of the few fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists in our region, and his skills and professional background are a good match to the community as well." Dr. Namkoong is accepting new patients. He can be reached at Orthopedic Associates of Northern Berkshire at (413) 664-6111, with offices in the Ambulatory Care Center on the campus of NARH (Suite 107).
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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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