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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Pittsfield High Cross Country Team Opens Series of Summer Races
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Garrett Ramsey and MaryRose Williams were the winners Wednesday in the first of an eight-week summer series of races hosted by the Pittsfield High School cross country team at Pittsfield State Forest.
The team is hosting the competitions as a fund-raiser. The entry fee is $10 per race or $50 for the summer.
"It’s a really fun time with a great community of runners," PHS coach Teresa Apple said. "If you’re looking to hit a PR or just run for fun with like-minded people, come on down."
On Wednesday night, Ramsey hit the tape with a time of 22 minutes, 19 seconds, just three seconds ahead of runner-up Joe Geurds.
Williams was the first woman across the finish line with a time of 27:29. Chloe Potash was the second female runner, clocking a time of 27:48.
Thirty-five runners participated in the first race, which is sponsored by the Western MA Running Alliance with all proceeds going to the teams at Pittsfield High.
The July 15 race will feature a post-race pizza party for an additional $5 donation.
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