Nonprofit Center, BRPC Offering Resiliency Workshops

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires has partnered with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to offer eight free workshops during the month of October to help nonprofits build capacity and become more resilient.  

The "Level Up Series for Nonprofits" is open to all nonprofit organizations. A limited amount of one-one-one technical assistance is also available.  

October offerings include a 3-part series on Fundraising Communications Essentials with one in-person workshop at Marble House in Lee, followed by two webinars on subsequent Friday mornings. Additional webinars include Nonprofit Digital Marketing 101, Program Evaluation for Lean Nonprofits, and Board Meetings & Best Practices. Some webinars take place during evening hours to accommodate all-volunteer organizations.

On Oct. 28, Boston-based Philanthropy Massachusetts will visit the Berkshires to present a Grant Research workshop at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. 

Small and grassroots organizations are encouraged to take advantage of these professional development opportunities. Register online at npcberkshires.org.

Bousquet Mountain Drifters Restaurant Under New Local Ownership

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Monday, December 08, 2025

The look of the pub isn't changing but the McNinches are planning a redo of the menu.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The restaurant at Bousquet Mountain will reopen under new management.

 

The McNinch Restaurant Group will operate Drifters Bar & Restaurant, opening on Dec. 12. 

 

McNinch Restaurant Group is operated by father and son duo John and Tucker McNinch. They currently own and operate Patrick's Pub and the 101 Restaurant and Bar in the Holiday Inn. 

 

"I think we have a strong understanding of Bosquet's culture, the clientele there, who they're trying to reach, who are with the ski mountain itself as well as the general area," said Tucker McNinch. "It felt like a connection that was meant to happen."

 

The partnership happened quite fast. The group was reached out to in October by Bousquet and will open the restaurant this Friday. 

 

Bousquet General Manager Kevin McMillan said they are excited to start working with them.

 

"John and Tucker have a really great reputation in town. They really understand Pittsfield and Pittsfield market, and we're a local ski area, and our goal is always to try and serve the Pittsfield community. And I just think this is just a perfect partnership between the two organizations," he said. "We're really excited to start working with them."