Berkshire South Director Awarded CFRE

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – Eliza Crescentini earned the CFRE certification from the Board of Directors of CFRE International on June 23, 2009. The professional fundraising certificate provides third party endorsement of knowledge and experience against international standards of philanthropy.

As stewards of the public trust, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International certifies fundraising professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in serving the philanthropic sector.

Bob Norris Chairman of Berkshire’ South’s Board of Directors commented “The standards and skills necessary for this type of certification are a true reflection of Berkshire South’s dedication and commitment to our supporters and our mission. It is with great pride that I acknowledge Eliza’s work in this area.” The CFRE program is practice-based and is designed to measure an executive’s knowledge and skills in the field of fund raising.

Berkshire South Regional Community Center is a nonprofit organization open to all with community aid available. The Center offers a broad range of programs, classes, lectures, clubs and workshops for adults, youth, children, seniors and families. For more information and to register for programs, contact Berkshire South at 413-528-2810, go to www.berkshiresouth.org, or visit Berkshire South at 15 Crissey Road in Great Barrington, just north of the Price Chopper Plaza on Route 7.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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