Happy Hour With The Berkshire Young Professionals

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Sara Hathaway, Senator Nuciforos' Office Victoria Riello, Chamber of Commerce of the Berkshires Stephanie Chiminatto and Robin Gauther of Jacob's Pillow	Monika Petrucci, Country Curtains Bruce Kaiden, WUPE Radio Anthony Campoli and Joe Lucas of Callahan Signs	Sue Apkin and Renee Tassone of iBerkshires.com Christine Herr, Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Jessica Thorn, Special Opportunities Barry Clairmont of Riley, Haddad, Lombardi & Clairmont Tara Beavers, Special Opportunities Rebecca Guartha of Riley, Haddad, Lombardi & Clairmont	Melissa Jones, Massage Therapy Raymond Jacoub, District Attorneys Office Michele Henderson, Crane & Co.	Yvonne Maher, BCC Liisa McConnell "Good Witch" of Winstanley Associates
Happy 30th, Yvonne	Wendy Webster-Coakley, Berkshire Life Mike Coakley and Anette Ragan of Winstanley Associates Dave Colby, Chamber of Commerce of the Berkshires	Great turnout at Bistro Zinc

There were over 90 professionals from all over the Berkshires at the BYP Happy Hour at Bistro Zinc Thursday night and a great time was had by all. The food provided by Bistro Zinc was raved about throughout the evening and laughter and conversation rocked the Bistros' bar. One person got a big surprise when she was presented with a birthday cake, but we can't tell you her name or that she turned thirty (see the photo above). Be sure to watch the Chamber of Commerce of the Berkshires monthly newsletter for upcoming BYP events and/or get your name on the BYP email list (see below).

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT BYP

Each month, Berkshire Young Professionals host events throughout the county including Leadership Roundtable Breakfast Forums that include a buffet breakfast and guest speaker who addresses the topic of leadership and his or her professional roll within their company/organization as well as the community. The Happy Hours are popular networking events held at venues from Southern to Northern Berkshire County in an effort to meet and mingle with other young professionals, after business hours, in a relaxed, upbeat and friendly atmosphere.

Berkshire Young Professionals events are open to all professionals living and working in Berkshire County. Check out the upcoming events and make your reservation through the Chamber of Commerce of the Berkshires. The charge for the Leadership Roundtable Breakfast Forums covers the cost of a buffet breakfast and Happy Hours are free. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please confirm your attendance by phoning (413) 499-4000, faxing, (413)447-9641, or emailing chamber@berkshirebiz.com the Chamber of Commerce of the Berkshires.

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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course.

The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication.

"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."

LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates.

"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.

The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.

"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back.

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