Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning Event

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DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management will host a free virtual event on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m., aimed at helping individuals aged 59 and older achieve their retirement goals in 2025.

The 30-minute presentation, titled Retire This Year: Milestones, Timelines, and Tips for Ages 59+, will be led by Financial Advisor Holly Simeone, CES. The session will provide practical guidance on setting achievable retirement goals, navigating milestones and deadlines, optimizing savings and Social Security, and preparing for a fulfilling retirement.

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is available at berkshiremm.com/retire-this-year.

Simeone, a Certified Estate and Trust Specialist, specializes in helping individuals nearing retirement secure their financial futures. She also promotes financial literacy through educational initiatives in the community.

Berkshire Money Management, based in Dalton and Great Barrington, offers comprehensive financial planning services, including retirement, estate, and tax planning, Social Security and Medicare coaching, and investment management.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
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