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Friends and family of Harry Hume gather at Pine Grove Park in Dalton on Saturday.
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Zinky's Pub celebrates its Dalton Babe Ruth title on Saturday.

Zinky's Pub Wins on Special Day for Dalton Babe Ruth

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DALTON, Mass. – Dalton Babe Ruth Saturday crowned a new champion and honored a long-time supporter of the program.
 
Aidan Hagmaier struck out 11 in five innings of work to lead Zinky’s Pub to a 6-1 win over East Coast Refinishing in the league championship game.
 
The day included a special presentation to the family of lifelong Dalton resident Harry Hume, who died in 2018.
 
Hume was a 1969 graduate of Wahconah High School, where he was a standout baseball player.
 
He went on to serve area youth as a volunteer umpire with Dalton Babe Ruth, a scorekeeper and a vocal supporter of teams at Pine Grove Park.
 
League President Collin Parrot gave the Hume family a plaque honoring his contributions at Saturday’s game, which was attended by many of Harry Hume’s former teammates and friends.
 
On Saturday at Pine Grove, Micah Roberts paced Zinky’s Pub’s offense with two hits and three RBIs.
 
Hagmaier allowed just one hit and four walks to claim the win on the mound.
 
Anthony Hill struck out nine in a losing effort for East Coast Refinishing, which got a hit from Ryler Dostie.
 
 
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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Advisor

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced that Financial Advisor PJ Gagne, AIF has joined the firm. 
 
He brings a grounded, values-based approach to financial planning, helping professionals and business owners in their 50s and 60s answer financial questions and move toward retirement with clarity and confidence.
 
Gagne specializes in guiding clients through decisions—such as when to take Social Security, how to protect their children's future, and how to turn a lifetime of hard work into long-term financial security. His collaborative planning style helps clients understand their best-case scenarios while preparing for uncertainties.
 
"PJ's ability to simplify complex decisions and help clients move forward confidently makes him a tremendous addition to our team," said Allen Harris, Founder and CEO of Berkshire Money Management. "His expertise will support our continued growth as we expand services across the region and open our new Williamstown office."
 
As the firm announced earlier this year, BMM's newest location at 136 Water Street, Williamstown will be open by appointment later this month.
 
Gagne lives in South Hadley with his wife, their children, and pets. He enjoys home projects, coaching soccer, and time with family. He holds a BA in Economics from Fairfield University and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF).
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