Coakley to Receive Woman of Achievement Award

12:31AM / Tuesday, October 01, 2013Print Story | Email Story

Martha Coakley

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Professional Women are honoring Attorney General Martha Coakley with its Woman of Achievement Award for 2013.

The group annually honors a woman in the community for her lifetime achievements. Past recipients include former Gov. Jane Swift, state Rep. Gailanne Cariddi, Susan B. Anthony Birthplace & Museum President Carol Crossed, Steepleview Realty owner Jennifer Segala, educator Sally Goodrich and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts President Mary Grant.

Coakley is a North Berkshire native who graduated from Drury High School and in the first co-ed class from Williams College. She was elected attorney general in 2006 and held her swearing in at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams.

Coakley recently launched a campaign for governor which, if successful, would make her the second woman and second Drury High School graduate, after Swift, to attain the office.

The Woman of Achievement Program will take place at the Williams Inn on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Networking begins at 5:30, with dinner at 6. Tickets are $35 with proceeds supporting NBBPW scholarships for local women.

To make reservations: drlajoie@usa.net.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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