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 Officials to Revote School Committee Members

Staff reports06:31PM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — City and school officials will meet a second time to vote in two new members of the School Committee.

The joint convention of the City Council and School Committee will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the City Hall conference room and via Zoom.

Damon Grimes and Paul Moriarty were jointly elected on Monday to fill two seats vacated by resignation. They were two of four candidates standing for election.

Mayor Jennifer Macksey, chair of the School Committee, said she had received in inquiry about the votes, which were done by secret ballot.

"I have been advised that voting by ballot was not permissible in this circumstance," she said, after consulting the School Committee's attorney Adam Dupere and city solicitor KP Law.

To ensure the validity of the votes and conduct of the election, the joint convention will reconvene and formally confirm the selection of Grimes and Moriarty.

"I apologize for the inconvenience of having to reconvene," the mayor said in a statement. "My intention in using a ballot was to address concerns raised following our previous convention, when some members expressed discomfort with publicly voting for or against individual candidates.

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