Barrett Public Service Awards Accepting Nominations

Know someone who's got a strong commitment to their community, a generous spirit, and has made a significant contribution to Adams, Cheshire or Savoy? You have until May 1 to nominate him or her for the Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award.

Nominations for the award, which was established in 2000, willl be reviewed by a committee of local residents. Criteria for the award include leadership, perseverance and innovation as well as the impact of the nominee’s work on the community. The selected nominee will get to choose a nonprofit organization to receive a cash award of $500 in his or her name.

Applications and previous award winners are available on Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Web site or by calling 413-528-8039.