Explore Allyship in the Workplace

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Join a conversation on The Fundamentals of Allyship: Is It Active in Your Workplace? at the Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) Culture Chat virtual program on Jan. 21starting at noon. 
 
Subject matter expert Meg Bossong of Williams College will lead a moderated and honest discussion about building strong relationships in any organization. 
 
As Director of Intimate Violence Prevention & Response and Health Education at Williams College in Williamstown, Bossong has developed and implemented an array of advocacy programs with the goal of building just and equitable organizations. 
 
Regarded as "a strategic mechanism" for combating bias and promoting equity, allyship builds knowledge and awareness in those who experience the benefits of privilege in a professional context, and involves building the skills to move from awareness to action and advocacy.
 
Meg will share her expertise on what it means to be an ally and how to advocate for structures that promote allyship in your workplace. Breakout sessions will be included to promote active networking.
 
The Culture Chat program runs an hour. Registration is free thanks to the sustained sponsorship of Dulye & Co., an organizational effectiveness consultancy based in the Berkshires.
 
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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company Permit

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. 
 
The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there. 
 
The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction. 
 
Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right.
 
It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the change. 
 
Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid disturbing the quality of life and neighborhood. 
 
There weren't any residents present during the meeting who expressed concerns regarding this change.
 
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