40 Under Forty Nominations Open

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Nominations are now open for Berkshire Community College's announces the annual 40 Under Forty awards celebration. 
 
40 Under Forty honors talented millennials and Generation Z professionals in the Berkshires who have shown their support for the region through leadership, community service, and a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in the community.
 
"40 Under Forty recognizes leadership, innovation, commitment and accomplishment. We are fortunate that this generation is having an impact on our collective quality of life," said Berkshire Community College (BCC) President Ellen Kennedy. "Please take a few minutes to identify individuals who are making a difference in the Berkshires."
 
The event is presented by BCC Foundation, the Berkshire Eagle, and 1Berkshire.
 
Nominees for 40 Under Forty must be 39 years old or younger as of Sept. 30, 2022 and must work in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Nominations can be submitted by anyone who knows of a potential nominee. A panel of judges reviews the nominations and score them according to four criteria:
  • Career path — How fast has the individual risen? How is his or her rising career path unique or unusual?
  • Commitment to the community — Does the individual volunteer? In what capacity?
  • Outside recognition — Has this individual been recognized by any industry or community groups?
  • Overall nomination — Is the nomination complete? Is it thorough and thoughtful?
"40 Under Forty recognizes leadership, innovation, commitment and accomplishment. We are fortunate that this generation is having an impact on our collective quality of life," said BCC President Ellen Kennedy. "Please take a few minutes to identify individuals who are making a difference in the Berkshires."
 
To submit a nomination by March 1, 2022, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40under40. Awards will be presented at a special ceremony in the fall.
 
For more information, contact the Office of Advancement at (413) 236-2185 or 40under40@berkshirecc.edu.
 
 
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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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