Berkshire Horseworks Appoints New Treasurer

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RICHMOND, Mass. — Dahndray Sistrunk has joined Berkshire HorseWorks' Board of Directors as Treasurer.

The news was announced by Hayley Sumner, Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit.

A seasoned Senior Accountant of Pittsfield's Adelson and Company PC, Dahndray will parlay his financial expertise into ensuring BHW's continued growth and sustainability.

"I'm happy to be a part of Berkshire HorseWorks and look forward to assist in accomplishing the goals of the organization moving forward," said Dahndray.

Currently, Sistrunk serves as a Senior Accountant at Adelson and Company PC in Pittsfield where he prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements, conducts audits, oversees tax projects, and presents financials to boards to support informed decision-making. He also spearheads staff training. Prior to his current role, Dahndray worked at Joe Skutnik CPA and served as a Tax Assistant with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in North Adams, where he supported low-income clients with tax return preparation, fostering trust and financial clarity in underserved communities.

"As we navigate the nuances of the current administration, we recognize the need to build out our leadership team with Dahndray's strategic financial guidance. We couldn't be happier to welcome him to the board of directors. He is such a passionate person, and his strategic acumen will be integral to the financial wellness of this organization moving forward," said Sumner.

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North Adams Selected for $2.5M Pilot 'Creative District' Program

Staff reports05:03AM / Friday, July 31, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A $2.5 million grant for a "creative district" pilot is being seen as a way to leverage past studies and business and arts leaders' input to strengthen the revitalization of the downtown.

The three-year grant is from the Barr Foundation, a Boston-based philanthropic organization that aids communities in unlocking potential for creativity, growth and equity. The foundation partners with the Mass Development and has supported its Transformative Development Initiative program.

"We are just so excited about the opportunity to be part of the creative initiative," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey on Thursday. "Not being designated a gateway community, we thought that was going to hinder us, but Mass Development really came and circled around us.

"We've assembled a great team, and I'm very excited about the work that is going to be done."

This is a new economic development program, and will be used by North Adams to leverage arts and culture as drivers of equitable growth while supporting small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, and positioning the Northern Berkshires for future public and private investment.

"I think this is really going to launch our economic development model — develop it, plan it, and also, again, reach out to the business community, the art community, the municipal community, the residents, and get us all working together to grow North Adams," Macksey said.

One of the first things for the city will be to hire a creative district fellow to work alongside local partners and coordinate program implementation, strengthen collaboration across the district, and advance catalytic projects.

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