Local Wealth Adviser Named to Forbes’ List of Best-in-State

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Stephen G. Sykes, managing director and senior vice president of wealth management with Raymond James & Associates, was among the Raymond James-affiliated advisers named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. 

The list, which recognizes advisers from national, regional and independent firms, was released online Feb. 15.

"We're proud to see Stephen included in such a prestigious group," said Tash Elwyn, president of Raymond James & Associates. "To be recognized as one of the nation’s top wealth advisers is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Stephen's professionalism and commitment to clients."

The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receives a fee in exchange for rankings. This ranking is not indicative of adviser's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its financial advisers or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating.

Sykes, whose office is located at 7 North St. in Pittsfield, currently manages more than $280 million in client assets and specializes in providing comprehensive financial advisory and investment management services.

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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company Permit

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. 
 
The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there. 
 
The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction. 
 
Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right.
 
It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the change. 
 
Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid disturbing the quality of life and neighborhood. 
 
There weren't any residents present during the meeting who expressed concerns regarding this change.
 
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