NAMI Annual Meeting

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berkshire County will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at Zucchini’s Restaurant in Pittsfield from 5:30-8:00 p.m., with lite fare and refreshments served along with a cash bar.

The featured speaker will be Rachel Melendez-Mabee of Greylock Federal Credit Union, speaking about workplace burnout and psychological safety.

Along with a presentation of the 2024-2025 annual report, the organization will also be honoring three members of the community with their annual awards:

  • Stephen Barrow of the Brien Center, and also a volunteer for NAMI Berkshire County and Love of T Foundation, will receive the Eunice Zorbo Member of the Year award
  • Lindsay Cornwell of 2nd Street 2nd Chances will receive the Eunice Zorbo Citizen of the Year award
  • Meri-Ellen Morgans of the Brien Center will receive the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Advocate of the Year award.

Tickets are $50 with each ticket being entered into a grand prize drawing for a day pass at Mirival Berkshires.

Additional raffles will also be available. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1671428109469?aff=oddtdtcreator

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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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