Berkshire Money Management Hosts 'Retirement Rounds' Happy Hour

03:39PM / Wednesday, April 02, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced its upcoming event, "Retirement Rounds: 457(b)s and Brews," designed specifically for physicians who plan to retire in the next 10 years.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201?
Cost: Free

Hosted by Financial Advisor Nate Tomkiewicz, CFP and Director of Financial Planning Zack Marcotte, CFP, this exclusive happy hour offers Berkshire doctors a relaxed opportunity to unlock retirement savings and tax planning strategies, enjoy a drink with their peers, and have their questions answered by a financial professional.

"Having worked closely with many local physicians, I've seen firsthand how beneficial and surprisingly complex their retirement plans can be,” shared Financial Advisor Nate Tomkiewicz, CFP. "Doctors work hard enough already, so my goal is to help them understand their options, simplify the process, and ultimately keep more of their hard-earned money."

Spaces for this complimentary event are limited. Physicians interested in attending are encouraged to reserve their spot online at berkshiremm.com/brews or by calling (413) 997-2006.

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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