Pediatric Development Center to Host Fundraising Event at Balderdash Cellars

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Pediatric Development Center (PDC) will host a fundraising event, "Vineyard Vibes for Little Lives," on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Balderdash Cellars in Pittsfield.

The event aims to raise funds for PDC's Early Intervention programs, which serve children and families in South and Central Berkshire County by providing therapeutic services at no cost.

The event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, with support from local partners. Tickets are available for $50 and include a glass of wine, food, and live music. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 raffle and an auction featuring local items and experiences.

"This is one of those feel-good nights where every sip of wine supports something truly meaningful," Kate Tucci, Executive Director of the Pediatric Development Center, stated. "You'll enjoy great company, great views, and most importantly, help make a difference for local families raising young children with developmental challenges."

Tickets can be purchased online via the organization's website.

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Dalton Finance Makes Reserve Fund Transfers

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee made two reserve fund transfers last Wednesday night. 
 
The reserve fund balance is currently $60,000. This is the first reserve fund transfer the town has made this fiscal year, committee clerk Karen Schmidt said. 
 
A transfer to the vocational education tuition account for $16,000 was approved. The original appropriation was $605,020 and the present balance is $4,527. 
 
It had been previously demonstrated that setting the budget for this account can be challenging due to the uncertainty about how many students will choose to attend vocational education programs.
 
The vocational education account was reduced by $90,000 during a September special town meeting; however, a spot opened up at a vocational program, so a student decided to transfer after the start of the second quarter. 
 
A transfer for the employee fringe benefits account was approved for $10,000. The original appropriation was $64,180. 
 
The present balance is $4,412.77 and is not sufficient to cover the vacation payouts and sick buy backs of the six employees who left this year. 
 
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