Dalton Post 155 Holds Jacobsson Memorial Golf Tournament

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DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton American Legion Post 155 hosts the 9th annual Eric Jacobsson Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bas Ridge Golf Course in Hinsdale.
 
The post is inviting golfers, local businesses, and community members to come together for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back at what has become a community tradition, bringing together veterans, families, businesses, and supporters to raise funds for programs that make a meaningful impact to the veteran community and Benjamin F. Sullivan Post 155.
 
Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The event includes awards and lunch afterward at the Dalton American Legion.
 
Tournament proceeds support the Dalton American Legion's mission of serving veterans and the local community.
 
The generosity of our players, sponsors, and volunteers makes it possible for us to continue serving those who have served our country while also strengthening our local community, say tournament organizers. Every golfer and every sponsor helps make a difference.
 
The tournament welcomes golfers of all skill levels. Registration is $150 per player or $600 per foursome, which includes dinner. Businesses and individuals are also encouraged to support the event through $100 T-shirt sponsorships, raffle prize donations, or financial contributions.
 
Sponsorship Opportunities
Community businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate through tee sponsorships, raffle prize donations, or financial contributions. Every sponsorship helps fund programs that directly benefit local veterans and community initiatives.
 
For registration forms or additional information, contact the Dalton American Legion Post 155 event committee, pick up your registration forms at the post or call Dan Boulais at 413-441-2132.
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State Auditor DiZoglio Pushes for Beacon Hill Transparency

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The state auditor called on voters to support Question 1 on the November ballot, which would bring most legislative and governor's office records under the public records law. 
DALTON, Mass. — Transparency is not a one-party issue, and democracy is also "under attack" here in Massachusetts, not just at the federal level, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said during a presentation to the Dalton Democratic Town Committee.
 
More than a dozen people filled Nessacus Regional Middle School's auditorium Thursday as DiZoglio outlined her belief that power on Beacon Hill has become concentrated among a small number of House leaders, limiting legislative debate and creating what she described as a system of "rewards and punishment" to influence lawmakers.
 
"That system is really destroying democracy here in Massachusetts," she said.
 
The system was designed with a system of checks and balances, including giving the people a right to create laws at the ballot box, DiZoglio said.
 
"We have the right to vote for our elected representatives and senators to represent us and to be our voice at the state house. The people have constitutional rights in this commonwealth, but the people's rights are being ignored over and over and over again," she said
 
"This isn't about liberal, moderate, conservative. This is an everyone issue. That's why you see so many people coming out and supporting these transparency issues, regardless of party affiliation."
 
Since being elected in 2022, DiZoglio has been advocating for more transparency and accountability within the Legislature, specifically through the 2024 Question 1 ballot question which authorizes the state auditor to audit the Legislature.
 
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