BFAIR Names New Assistant Director of Employment Services

08:15AM / Tuesday, August 23, 2022Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR has promoted Nina Benvenuto to Assistant Director of Employment Services.

In her new position, Benevenuto will provide oversight to the employment services department and supervision to two managers and several direct care staff. She joined the agency in November of 2021 as an Employment & Training Coordinator, overseeing the Pre-Employment Transition Services (PRE-ETS) program which prepares high school students with disabilities for the workforce.

"Nina has shown tremendous growth since coming on board last year. Her creativity and leadership skills will be instrumental in her new role, and I am eager to see how she will apply that to the development of new and meaningful opportunities for the individuals served in employment services," said Kayla Brown-Wood, the director of Day Services.

Benvenuto has assumed other responsibilities such as providing vocational placement services for individuals served by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission as well as working with individuals attending BFAIR’s supported employment program. She attended SUNY Albany where she received a bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and is earning her master’s degree in public administration through Southern New Hampshire University this fall.

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Green River Financial to Award $1K in Classroom Grants to North County Teachers

10:29AM / Wednesday, September 16, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Green River Financial Services is partnering with iBerkshires.com to launch the Green River Financial Services Classroom Grant Program, which will award a total of $1,000 to two North County teachers to help fund classroom projects or educational initiatives.

Two teachers will each receive a $500 Classroom Grant.

Teachers may apply beginning Sept. 15, 2026, through Oct. 13, 2026. The program is open to teachers working in public schools in North Adams, Williamstown, Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, New Ashford, Hancock and Savoy.

The grants are designed to help local educators bring ideas to life that will directly benefit their students. Teachers can apply for funding for classroom supplies, books, educational materials, hands-on learning activities, technology, enrichment programs or other classroom projects.

Green River Financial Services President and CEO Rob Abel said the program is an opportunity for the company to directly support local educators and the students they serve.

"Teachers are constantly finding creative ways to make learning more engaging and meaningful for their students, and many times they are doing that with limited resources," Abel said. "At Green River Financial Services, we believe investing in our local schools and educators is an investment in the future of our communities. By awarding two $500 grants, we're excited to help two local teachers turn great ideas into projects that can make a real difference for their students."

The application process is designed to be simple. Teachers will be asked to briefly describe their proposed project and explain how it would benefit their students.

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