BFAIR Appoints Director of Employee Development

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Family and Individual Resources has appointed Noelle Crawford as the new director of learning and employee development. 
 
Crawford brings a wealth of experience in human resources and customer service to the organization, along with a strong educational background. 
 
She holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Massachusetts College of Liberat Arts and has built a diverse professional portfolio with roles including customer service representative for 403b plans, marketing specialist, and group benefits coordinator. She is well-versed in training, licensing, onboarding, leadership, human resources coordination, and Human Resource Information Systems. 
 
In her new role, Crawford will spearhead the development of comprehensive training programs designed to support employee career growth, foster leadership skills, and align with BFAIR's strategic objectives. Her proven expertise in operational efficiency, cross-functional leadership, and process improvement solutions positions her as an excellent fit for this vital role, according to BFAIR officials
 
"Please join us in welcoming Noelle to her new role with BFAIR," said Michelle Baity, senior vice president of human resources. "We are excited to have her join our team to further enhance our Human Resources department to ensure that we are providing support for our employees through training and development to better assist the individuals and families supported by BFAIR."
 
She said Crawford's appointment underscores BFAIR's dedication to investing in its employees and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

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Letter: North Adams Parking Survey

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

I am inviting North Adams residents and visitors to take part in a citizen-developed survey about parking in our city. As a new resident, I was surprised to learn about the winter nighttime parking ban only after receiving a ticket. My appeal was denied, despite the fact that the ban was not proactively communicated. Information online is scattered, and enforcement dates appear inconsistent. In five other Massachusetts communities where I have lived, I never encountered a total winter parking ban.

Conversations with neighbors and local friends suggest that communication failures are a recurring issue for drivers here. From parking meters without posted enforcement hours, to Mass MoCA event parking, to the winter overnight ban, residents and visitors alike are left confused. To encourage better communication, I believe tickets issued without clear notice should be waived. With the city already investing in CodeRed alerts and maintaining a downtown marquee, it should not be difficult to keep drivers informed of parking rules.

I know I'm just one person with a limited view of the bigger picture. That's why I'm hoping this survey will collect a wide range of experiences and ideas. I'll share the results with City Council so we can push for clearer communication and better parking policies. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and make sure your voice is heard.

The parking survey can be found here

Elizabeth Neiderman
North Adams, Mass. 

 

 

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