BFAIR Announce Promotion of Director of Day Habilitation Services

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the promotion of Leanne Martin to Director of Day Habilitation Services, effective Nov. 5, 2025. 
 
Martin has been a member of the BFAIR team since 2014. Since 2023, she has served as Assistant Director, where she managed daily operations, guiding staff development, and supporting program delivery. 
 
"Leanne's promotion reflects her exceptional leadership, strong communication, and deep understanding of both our staff and the individuals we support," said Erin Shea, VP of Quality Compliance. "Her growth and accomplishments over the past year have prepared her well for this next step." 
 
In her new role, Martin will oversee the continued development and enhancement of BFAIR's Day Habilitation Services, ensuring programs remain person-centered, innovative, and aligned with the agency's mission. 

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New North Adams Restaurant Main & Mill Holds Soft Opening

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Main & Mill quietly opened its doors on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
 
Colleen Taylor, Main & Mill operator, posted to social media Tuesday that the new eatery was open until 9 p.m. She said they planned to open the next day, Aug. 5, at 7 a.m. for coffee, adding that they will remain in a soft opening through the week.
 
Main & Mill advertises as a "modern American Restaurant" serving coffee, lunch, and dinner. Read the full menu here
 
The former TD Bank building on Main Street has been boarded up for the bulk of the summer as workers transformed the space into a new restaurant operated by the Taylors, owners of Freight Yard Pub among other local eateries.
 
The building is owned by Ginko on Main Street LLC, which has granted 20 years of exclusive possession of the property to Latent Builds as the developer. Jack and Suzy Wadsworth, behind Ginko, are development partners with Salvatore Perry and Karla Rothstein of Latent.
 
The bank closed in early 2021 and was purchased by Ginko late that year. 
 
The building has hosted some pop-up eateries.
 
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