BCC honors 92 students at convocation reception

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Berkshire Community College recognized the academic achievement of 92 students during an Honors Convocation reception last week (Thursday, April 21) in the Jonathan Edwards Library on the college's main campus in Pittsfield. Each honored student ranks in the top five percent of the college with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in courses totaling at least 12 credits. Comments and congratulations were offered by Dr. Bryan Blanchard, BCC president, and Dr. Frances Feinerman, the college's new dean of academic affairs. Honored students and their hometowns include the following: Adams: David Chalifoux, Anna Krzeminski, Vanessa O'Neil, Ann-Marie Racine, Paula Ritcher and Mary Robert. Ashley Falls: Bernadette Fedell. Becket: Thomas Barstow and Tina Sweet. Cheshire: Antoinette Hajdas, Alexander Rose and Martha Swanson. Chester: Jessie Marcoulier. Clarksburg: Carlyle Chesbro, Jr. Dalton: Richard Johnson, Elaine Luu and Jody Stefanik. Great Barrington: Carolann Blanco, Linda Kimberley, Karen Lewis, Josh Newey, Ruth Piernock, Lynn Pino, Kristin Sanzone and Peter Wellauer. Hinsdale: Meredith Patton, Suzanne Ulmer, Kathleen Waldheim, Heidi Wallman and Emile Zaniboni. Housatonic: Klara Austin and Shane Clark. Lanesboro: Cheryl Robak, Laurence Stalvey and Eric Weber. Lee: Michelle Bissell, Rachel Calero, Dawn Donnelly and Casey Lynch. Lenox: Natallia Andryianava, Gary Freifeld, Diane Gordon and Kiryl Hruzdzilovich. Mill River: Myra Riiska. North Adams: Teresa Boucher. Pittsfield: Alisa Blanchard, Erin Boyle, Courtney Connor, Laurie Connor, Rachel Connor, Robert Connors, Janet Cormier, Dorothy Curtiss, Maria DiSilva, Lorie Dombkowski, Nicole Fecteau, Julie Field, Shawna Geary, Laura Gross, Sharon Hanson, Chaula Hopefisher and Roy Hoyt, Jr. Also Jane Hudson, Melissa Hudson, Rebecca Hunter, Jessica Kramer, Michaunda Kyse, Gina Linton, Erika Locke, Anacelto Maiorano, Nicole May, AnnMarie McCormack, Judith McNutt, Audrey Mills, Matthew Packard, Lynn Perotti, Christopher Richards, Stephanie Roming, Torben Russo, Brandon Somes, Andrea Spaniol, Lisa St. John, Kimberly Sweeney, Jillian Tooley, Carole Vincent, James Wilusz and Amanda Yee. Sheffield: Joan DeVries. West Stockbridge: Susan Leo-Gigli. Out-of-state honorees include the following: Canaan: Maureen Lindahl. Stephentown: Nadine Fiske. Waterford: Laura Anderson-Gavin.
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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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