Letter: Thank You for Supporting 'Get BArT Smart'

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To the Editor:

On Saturday, April 6, Berkshire Arts & Technology (BART) Charter Public School hosted our annual "Get BART Smart" fundraiser — and raised $29,769 (net) for the school's college preparatory and extra-curricular programs! Over 110 people attended and participated in our signature team trivia game. A huge "thank you" to all who attended and made it a great evening!

This night would not have been possible without the support of over a hundred local organizations and businesses.

We are extremely thankful to our Salutation Sponsor, Adams Community Bank! Thank you for being the Head of the Class.

Our High Honor Roll sponsors: MountainOne Bank, Aladco Linen Services, Cord Master Engineering, Haddad Auto Group, and Nocher Realty all played an important part in the evening's success.


We also thank our Honor Roll sponsors: Adams Plumbing & Heating, DuFour, HR Knowledge, Interprint Inc., Scarafoni Associates, and Whitman's Crystal Clean.

The list above doesn't include 90-plus additional local businesses that generously donated goods and services to the event for auction items and prizes, or supported the event at the "Sponsor" level.

BART serves over 365 students in Grades 6-12 from all over Berkshire County. Businesses from all corners of the Berkshires helped support our students through their generous sponsorships and donations.

Finally, many thanks to the trustees, faculty, staff, volunteers and others who contributed their time, money, and effort to make this event happen. Their dedication to the BART community, most importantly our students, is truly inspiring.

Sincerely,

Catherine McKeen
Williamstown, Mass. 

McKeen is a member of the school's board of trustees. 

 

 

 

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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Fourth of July Grants

BOSTON — The governor awarded the Adams Theater, Sheffield Historical Society, and Stockbridge Library Association grants to support initiatives and events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.  
 
"The enthusiasm for MA250 is visible all across the state, with exciting events and exhibitions happening every day and visitors from across the country and the globe coming to town to take part. With this round of MA250 grants, we're reinforcing our investments to tell the story of Massachusetts, from our revolutionary roots to the vibrant, inclusive state we are today," said Governor Maura Healey. "These projects honor our shared history while telling the stories that have been left untold for too long, strengthening local economies and shaping a statewide celebration of our values and our future."
 
The Governor's administration announced $2 million in grants to 59 organizations across the state to support initiatives and events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
 
In Berkshire County:
  • The Adams Theater was awarded $15,000 for their Massachusetts 250 Festival project.
  • The Sheffield Historical Society was awarded $7,500 for their Revolutionary Pathways: Southern Berkshire's Fight for Freedom project.
  • Stockbridge Library Association was awarded $5,000 for their A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge project.
From historic battlefield memorials and museum exhibits to cultural festivals and innovative public art, these efforts bring Revolutionary history to life in cities and towns statewide.
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