nbCC to Host the Annual 'Neighborlies'

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) will host the Neighborlies, an annual community recognition celebration, on Wednesday, Nov.19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the MCLA Church Street Center in North Adams.

This event is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to join in supporting and celebrating friends and neighbors for their selfless acts of kindness and volunteerism. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.

Throughout the year, nbCC encourages residents to celebrate people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods, or in their community. This year, over 150 individuals will be recognized with an award. Anyone may recognize individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: neighborly acts, youth taking the lead, family support, businesses and groups pulling together on a project, or community health and wellness. 

Rillie Burns will be presented with this year's Steve Green Award. Rillie is a local youth and a part of the North Adams Public Library's Teen Art Club. She is receiving the Steve Green Award for her work with the Library to provide free hygiene and menstrual products to the community. This award was created in honor of Steve Green, a longtime board member of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and a dedicated educator. Steve was known for his generosity, commitment to service, and deep sense of community. This award is given to individuals who embody those same values—dedicating their time and efforts to strengthen and support their communities

This is the list of this year's recipients:

Businesses & Groups Pulling Together - Ashley Melillo, Barb Tassone, Bridget Mckeever, Gwen Miller, Have Hope Group, Heart and Soil Collective, Liz Baker, Maryam Kamangar/ Goodwill of the Berkshires, Melanie Davis, North Adams Good News & Keith Bona, Patrick Kavey, Rebecca Cuscaden Marvin, Shana and Melissa Parker, Williamstown Council on Aging, Wreaths Across America- North Adams Cemeteries

Health & Wellness - Abigail Reifsnyder, Adams Soccer League, Adrienne Wootters, Alicia Canary, Alison Pebworth, Ana Gentes, Barbara Gallo, Becky Dodge, Berkshire Food Project Team, Beth Daunis, Bill Wootters, Bonnie Cunningham, Carla Fosser, Carol Cutler, Charlie Blaisdel, Colin Harrington, Cynthia Lanoue, Dana Rapp, Daniel Bird, Dave Wesley, Donna Tatro, Eleanor Derby-Kilfoyle, Emilee Reynolds, Fiona Smith, Fire Chief  Tom Francesconi, Fran Berasi, Franklin Risatti, Greg LaPerle, Greylock Yoga, Jake Laughner, Jean Steele, Joan Scott, Jocelyn Barret, John Minnis, Josh Mendel, Joyce Brewer, Justin Luciani, Kate Merrigan, Kathryn Benson, Lesa Bennett, Helen Romano, Keith Miles, Kevin Boisjolie, Kim Seward, Kurt Gabel, Kyle Malloy, Laura Wood, Leslie Appleget and Barbara Malkas, Lisa Boyer, Lisa Walker, Liz Boland, Lois Daunis, Lydia Zarek, Mark Jagiello, Marlene Walt, Mel Hamilton, Michael Biros, Mike Daunis, Nora Therrien, Phil Krutiak, Regina Marie Shea, Rich Davis, Rich Wolfe, Richard Netherwood, Rob White, Robert Dubriel, Roberta Lamb, Sam Whitney, Sandie Boisvert, Sandra Zarek, Sarah and Gwen Farnsworth, Sarah Sawyer, Sheila Bounds, Sheila Dassatti, Steve Smachetti, Sue Davis, Sue Walker, Susan Flash, Suzanne Dubriel, Terry LeClair, Tim Kitchell, Tina Kelly, Virginia O'Rorke

Family Support - Angel Quinones, Berkshire County Headstart, Beth Davis, Brianna Sabato, Bridget McKeever, Cathy Ellsworth, Colegrove Park Elementary Lunch/Summer Staff, Connie Tatro, Gianni Donati & Marlene Middleton, Jamie Cassavant, Josie Bunt, Julianna Saez, Kaylea Nocher, Lynn DeSanty, Mary Jirkowsky, Michael Maria, Nataleigh Harrington, Nicole Mullett, Sara Luciani, Steven Wandrei, Tamara Young

Neighborly Act - Alex Daugherty, Alice Bojanowski, Angela Mariani, Ann Marie Haddad Bartlett, Annie Rodgers, Barbara Bessette, Betsy Bean, Bryanna Bayly, Chris Barbeau, Christopher Biddy, Colin Recette, Colleen Venable, Courtney Meisberger, Danielle Condron, Debbie Linton, Denise and Tracy Melito, Erik Ramos-Jacobo, Fred Lora, Ian Bouthillette, Jacqueline McKeon, James Guthrie, Jessica Bourassa-Pitroff, Jose Osorio, Julie Clayton, Kareem Washington, Kayla Lescarbeau, Keishla Urena, Kevin Dowling, Marcus Ford, Michael Bedford and Sarah Sutro, Micheala Brait, Mike and Diane Pytko, Mike McMahon, Mike Sabato, Nate Staffin, Nick Sacco, Patrick Shade, Patti Lentine, Providencia Medina, Reese Wehrle, Sarah Kline, Sharaya Keele, St. John's Episcopal Church Williamstown volunteers, Suzy Helme, Tania Amador Casey, Tracy Zustra, Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Inc, Walter Mercado Rosenburg Cepeda, Wanda Gyurasz,

Youth Taking the Lead - Aiden Mendonca, Alena Tucker, Berkshire Thunder and Lightning Track Team and Volunteers, Donnie Cusson,  Drew Zuckerman, Iriana Gomez, Jacob Serrano, Josie Bunt, Mark Kruzel, Raymond Bunt, Reese Kitchell, Rillie Burns, Sofia Francesconi, Timothy Kupiec

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.