1,000 Jobs Open at Big Y

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y has announced over 1,000 job openings in all areas of the company in response to their expansion and growth. 
 
These new positions include both full and part-time options including management and support positions in every location throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. 
 
"Every day, our employees help us to deliver on our promise of connecting families for a better future," Michael J. Galat, vice president of employee services said. "We foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where individuals are respected, valued and heard. Employees tell us how much they appreciate being part of a community that cares."
 
Openings can be found at all Big Y markets, Fresh Acres Specialty Market, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Spirits, Big Y Express Gas and Convenience Stores, Big Y's Fresh & Local Distribution Center and Big Y's Store Support Center.
 
Supermarket openings include bakery, meat/seafood, foodservice and deli department managers and assistant department managers, overnight stocking clerks, and part-time positions in all departments. 
 
Fresh and Local Distribution Center openings include selectors, porters and equipment operators. 
 
Big Y Express Gas and Convenience Stores have openings in positions including managers, assistant managers, head cashiers and clerks. 
 
Current Store Support Center positions include accounts payable manager, general liability manager and openings in Information Resources and Technology. 
 
Accordion to a press release, Big Y offers training and incentives, flexible work shifts to accommodate parents, retirees, seniors, high school and college students.
 
"It is not unusual to support changing shifts to accommodate sports teams' games and practices, exams, remote learning and family life events," Kecia Bossie, Big Y's employment manager said. "Big Y is the perfect working environment for students, retirees, caregivers and others seeking flexible shifts and excellent benefits."
 
The press release also included that Big Y has invested over $1 million dollars through their tuition assistance plan for qualifying full and part time student employees to further their education. 
 
The press release also noted that since March, Big Y has instituted stringent safety protocols throughout their company. 
 
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at bigy.com/careers. For more information, contact Kecia Bossie at bossiek@bigy.com.
 

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Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation. 
 
The debate stemmed from the two articles on the town meeting warrant for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School. 
 
One proposes purchasing a sidewalk paver for $64,000 so sidewalks can be paved or repaired for less money, but they will use asphalt rather than concrete. The other would amend the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. 
 
The article on concrete sidewalks was added to the warrant through a citizen petition led by resident Todd Logan. 
 
The board was determining whether to recommend the article when member John Boyle took the conversation in a new direction by addressing how the petition was brought about. 
 
"I just have a comment about this whole procedure. I'm very disappointed in the fact that you [Logan] have been working, lobbying various groups and implementing this plan and filed this petition six weeks ago. You never had any respect for the Select Board and …" Boyle said. 
 
Before Boyle could finish his statement, which was directed to Logan, who was in the audience, Chair Joe Diver called point of order via Zoom. 
 
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