 BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's RetirementThe event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT. Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious ConductTwo city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.  Hoosac Valley Recognizes Award-Winning EducatorsHoosac Valley Regional School District officials have made a point of recognizing the achievements of their students at School Committee meetings — but on Monday, it was the instructors' turn.  Lee Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Outstanding IndividualsThe awards were presented to John Toole, Kathleen DeVarennes, Laurie Norton Moffatt, Susie Brown and Joshua Bloom at the chamber's annual meeting held at Greenock Country Club. Pittsfield School Committee Honors Retired Secretary, Top StudentsTwo high school students were also presented the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence: Pittsfield High School senior Sophia LaMalfa and Taconic High School senior Brendan Bayles.  Berkshire County Head Start Fundraiser Emphasizes Impact of Child CareBerkshire County Head Start held its inaugural fundraiser on Oct. 11 to mark the organization's 60th anniversary.  BRPC Honors Retiring Local Leaders with Kusik AwardTwo outgoing leaders were recognized with Kusik Awards at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's annual meeting.  Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable WorkAn art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.  MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished AlumTwo local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards.  1Berkshire Celebrates the Berkshires and the Trendsetters1Berkshire celebrated this year's movers and shakers at the 12th annual Celebrate the Berkshires on Thursday night.  BFAIR, Care Agencies Celebrate Frontline ProfessionalsBerkshire Family and Individual Resources partnered with other service agencies like 18 Degrees and United Cerebral Palsy to shine the light on these frontline workers for National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June DayTwo Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June day.  Thanksgiving Angels Leaders Honored as Commonwealth HeroinesThanksgiving Angels leaders were deemed "heroines" for bringing food to the holiday tables of thousands each year.  Public Safety Officials Recognized in Closing Murder CaseThe family of David Green Jr. can finally have some sense of justice thanks to the prosecution of his murderer, Lance Burke.  Core Impact Awards Highlight Pittsfield EducatorsA teacher or staff member from each Pittsfield Public School was recognized last week for their hard work and dedication.  Northern Berkshire United Way Honors Community LeadersThe community paid tribute to the "dynamic duo" of Paula Consolini and James E. Mahon Jr. last week as this year's recipients of the Spirit of Community Award.  Millhouses of Adams Celebrates Oldest Residents With Silver CanesThe ceremony is celebrated every May in conjunction with Older Americans Month and honors residents who are 80 years and older.  Williamstown Town Meeting Honors Civic Leaders, Protects Vulnerable ResidentsThree longtime contributors to the town were called out for recognition at Thursday's annual town meeting, including one who was recognized posthumously.  Nonprofit Leaders Recognized for Service to Berkshire CountySeven nonprofit leaders, described as "the best of who we are," have been recognized for their drive to make the Berkshires a better place. Williamstown Select Board OKs Budget for Pride Month EventsBy a vote of 5-0, the board OK'd up to $5,000 to fund events that will kick off with a Progress Pride Flag raising in front of town hall on Sunday, June 1, followed by a community meal on the lawn of the Milne Public Library.  Retired Seniors Recognized as Champion Busy Bees in 2024Three hundred and five retired seniors gave a total of 40,699 volunteer hours to the community in 2024 through RSVP.  Hot plate Brewing Co. on Becoming Top 3 Best New BreweryHot Plate Brewing Co. was recently recognized as No. 3 in USA Today's list of "Best New Brewery."  Berkshire United Way Recognizes Exemplary VolunteersBerkshire United Way raised a craft soda on Wednesday to two community members who embody volunteerism.  Lenox Celebrates Amy Lafave's 30 Years at the LibraryLafave, a lifelong town resident, has been with the library for 30 years and shares her expertise and passion for local history with the community.  BCC Celebrates This Year's 40 Under Forty RecipientsMore than 300 community members attended the 40 Under Forty Awards celebration on Thursday, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in the Berkshires. |
