image description — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, holding gifts, visit Berkshire County Arc's programs earlier this month.

State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, recently spent time visiting Berkshire County Arc's programs. Mark is also a member of the joint committee.

During their visit, they spent time discussing short- and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.

BCArc offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism.

In the photo above, from left: Pam Kight, director of employment and community-based day services; Cybele Kilby, vice president of day & employment services; state Sen. Paul Mark; state Sen. Robyn Kennedy; President & CEO Maryann Hyatt; Erin Manson, Department of Developmental Services residential services director; CFO Blanca Durant; Jessica Russo, director of family support & advocacy; and Scott Barschdorf, director of brain injury services.

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Taconic's Crawford Recognized by Bay State Games

Community submission08:00AM / Wednesday, August 19, 2026

WOBURN, Mass. -- Taconic High School student Mollie Crawford was named a 2026 Sportsmanship Award by the Bay State Games this month.

Crawford, who played volleyball at the games, was one of more than 40 athletes from across the commonwealth in eight different spors recognized for demonstrating, "fairness, respect, integrity, and a commitment to the spirit of competition," according to a BSG news release.

“Sportsmanship is a core value of the Bay State Games which we emphasize to all athletes, coaches and parents,” BSG Deputy Executive Director Alanis Tirabassi said. "These award recipients represent the very best of what the Bay State Games is all about. We're grateful to DICK'S Sporting Goods for helping us recognize these outstanding student-athletes and celebrate the positive impact they have on their teammates, competitors, and communities.”

Award recipients received a certificate and a medal.

A list of the 2026 Sportsmanship Award recipients is available here.

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