 Williamstown Select Board OK's 'Heroes' Banners, Names Skate Park for Max RothschildUnlike two weeks ago more people turned out Monday to urge the board to accept the plan to hang the Hometown Hero banners on utility poles around town between Memorial Day and Veterans Day starting in the spring of 2027.  Local Veterans Weigh In on 'Hometown Heroes' BannersUmlauf and fellow veteran Charles Roberts sat down at the Michael Kennedy American Legion Post 152 headquarters to talk about what the Hometown Heroes banner program means to them and how much they look forward to seeing the program come to the northwest corner of the commonwealth.  Williamstown Board Hears Concerns About 'Hometown Heroes' BannersDurocher was before the board Monday evening to seek its blessing to put banners recognizing living and deceased military veterans on utility poles in Williamstown.  Berkshire Vietnam Veterans Receive Long-Awaited Welcome HomeNearly a dozen Vietnam veterans visited Washington, D.C., to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.  Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and PoleThe American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.  'Together for Our Warriors' Seeks to Bridge Gaps in Veteran ServicesNew nonprofit Together for Our Warriors Inc. is trying to streamline that search by creating a central source for information about the services available to them. Dalton Becomes Purple Heart CommunityThe Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, making it one of many communities across the Commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients.  WWII Veteran Reflects on D-Day at VFW Post InductionAnthony Salatino Jr. says his memory is getting a little foggy about his time in the Army. But he remembers how terrible D-Day was, and feeling lucky he wasn't among those in the initial invasion force 82 years ago.  North Adams Unveils Hometown Heroes BannersMore than 300 residents packed the front lawn of City Hall as the community took a moment to reflect on its "Hometown Heroes" during the morning unveiling ceremony.  Wheelchair Ramp Installed for Adams Veteran Through Donor and Grant SupportThe total cost for the ramp and installation was approximately $6,200, all of which was funded through a collaborative effort of donations and grants.  North Adams Students Support Hometown Heroes Banner ProgramThe banners will feature ground-level QR codes that link directly to the student-produced website. To build the content, the class generated a list of questions to connect with local families.  Northern Berkshire EMS Restocks North Adams Veterans Food PantryNorthern Berkshire EMS Transport Divisions and their community partners helped gather some $1,000 to $1,500 worth of suplies. Dalton Historical Launches Hometown Heroes ProjectThe town's Historical Commission is honoring those who served with its Hometown Heroes project.  Veterans for Peace Stand Out Against Venezuela StrikeThe new Berkshires chapter of Veterans for Peace held a stand-out Monday against the strike on Venezuela and the U.S. detention of its President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.  Elks, Ocean State Donate 22 Coats to Local VeteransElks Lodge 487 teamed up with Ocean State Job Lots for a second year to provide winter coats to veterans in need.  Community Hero of the Month: Stan KmonLongtime resident and member of the Dalton American Legion Stan Kmon has been selected as our November Community Hero of the month.  Soares' Free Veterans Brunch Honors Local HeroesAhead of Veterans Day, more than 50 local veterans and their families gathered at the Freight Yard Pub for a free appreciation brunch hosted by veteran advocate Wayne "Wayno" Soares. Annual Ronald F. Davis Memorial Veterans DinnerThe free dinner is open to all veterans and one guest. The event will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church.  North Adams Launches Veterans Banner ProgramThe Veterans Services Department is seeking city veterans, both living and deceased, to honor on large banners displayed throughout the downtown area.  Pittsfield Marks 24th Anniversary of Terror AttacksLocal veterans and city officials marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States that killed 2,977 people.  Pittsfield Remembers the 'Forgotten War'Community members gathered in front of City Hall on Saturday to remember the "Forgotten War."  Community Hero: Tina SamsonVeterans' Services Administrative Assistant Tina Samson has been selected as our May Community Hero of the Month.  Katie Doherty Veterans Village Celebrates 5-Year AnniversaryThe village is named after Soldier On consultant Katie Doherty, who has played a crucial role in transforming Soldier On's women's veterans program. Governor Launches Increased Annuity for Veterans and Families through HERO ActPayments will begin increasing in February 2025, ultimately going up to $2,500 by August 2025 |
