W.E.B. Du Bois Center Appoints Interim Director

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom & Democracy has appointed Dr. John D. Lloyd as its interim director.

Lloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and continue to advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois.

Lloyd is the principal of Agile Consulting Group, a management consulting practice specializing in nonprofit strategy. He has guided numerous organizations through periods of transformation. His leadership roles at organizations such as Community Healing Network, InReach, and Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE) have enhanced operational efficiency and advanced mission-driven objectives.

A Massachusetts native, Lloyd holds a doctorate in organizational learning and development from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Bentley University, and a bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University, where he teaches strategic management.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. John Lloyd as interim Executive Director for the W.E.B. du Bois Center for Freedom & Democracy, here to lead the way as we take a deep dive into our organization and plan for the future," saidJohn Speer, President of the Board of the W. E. B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy. “John has a stellar reputation for effective leadership and we know that he is the right choice for this next phase of growth. We're looking forward to the journey ahead."

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer.

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said.

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward."

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Coco's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio.

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units. A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched.

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant.

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