MountainOne Thankful 5K to Benefit Local Food Pantries

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— MountainOne will partner with Berkshire Running Foundation, the charitable arm of the Berkshire Running Center, as the lead sponsor of its 9th annual Thankful 5K.
 
The run/walk will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Berkshire Community College, located at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield, starting at 9 a.m.
 
All proceeds and donations of food from the fundraising event directly benefit South Community Church's local food pantries and its Fuel Assistance Fund. Pittsfield pantries serve the largest population in Western Massachusetts, with over 800 families receiving assistance weekly, a number that continues to grow.
 
"We're proud to support this event and to see it carry the MountainOne name," said Jonathan Denmark, President & COO of MountainOne Insurance. "The MountainOne Thankful 5K has become a meaningful tradition in our community, helping to provide food and resources to local families in need. It's a wonderful way to start Thanksgiving Day by giving back together."
 
Community members are encouraged to register for the MountainOne Thankful 5K and to bring non-perishable food donations to Berkshire Running Center at 5 Cheshire Road in Pittsfield by November 22 or on the morning of the event. For more information, including registration details, visit www.berkshirerun.org/thankful-5k/
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Dalton Finance Talks Audit

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee is reviewing its audit options following recent turnover in the town's financial department. 
 
During its meeting on Wednesday, Chair William Drosehn told the board that the town's bylaw permits the Finance Committee to call for an audit and witnesses if irregularities are discovered.
 
"We're not looking for anything nefarious," he said. Rather, he said, the goal is to confirm that the town's fiscal policies and procedures are up to date and that the town is in good financial shape.
 
Dalton has a new town manager, a relatively new collector/treasurer, and will have a new town accountant so it may be helpful to have an audit to confirm its operations are up to date, Drosehn said. 
 
The cost of a comprehensive audit could range between $25,000 to $50,000 depending on the scope of work. This year, the town needs to be audited by a certified public accountant, which it is required to do every other year.
 
Before spending funds to have a comprehensive audit, it may be advantageous for the board to first look at what is done during the state required audit, said Sandra Albano, who came back from retirement until a new accountant is hired.
 
The auditors are there for three weeks, they are not just there to put together a document, she said. 
 
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