 Community Honors Ellen Kennedy, BCC's Longtime PresidentThe Berkshire Community College community celebrated outgoing President Ellen Kennedy for the innovation, kindness, and curiosity she has fostered on campus over the last 14 years.  NBUW Marks 90th Year with Spirit of Caring AwardsThe eighth annual Spirit of Caring Awards included the Steve Green Spirit of Community Award, the Spirit of the Future Award and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. A fourth award was the Workplace Campaign of the Year, presented to Greylock Federal Credit Union.  Williamstown Fire District Honors Notsley at Annual MeetingAs the town's fire district embarks on a new era, Tuesday it said thank you to a veteran leader who helped make that era possible.  Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Honors Leaders, VolunteersThe Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires held its ninth annual nonprofit awards last week honoring the contributions of those who have helped the community in their own way.  First Responder Awards Honor Excellence, Highlight Mental HealthFirst responders gathered at the Proprietor's Lodge last week in advance of EMS Week to celebrate and support their colleagues.  North Adams Unveils Hometown Heroes BannersMore than 300 residents packed the front lawn of City Hall as the community took a moment to reflect on its "Hometown Heroes" during the morning unveiling ceremony.  Williamstown Recognizes Local Farmer, Library Director at Town MeetingFor more than 60 years, Winthrop F. Chenail has been selling his bountiful crops to residents of Williamstown and beyond.  Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Honors Collaboration, RaserDowntown Pittsfield Inc.'s annual Community Award recognized the collaborative efforts toward finding solutions to homelessness in the city.  Berkshire County Grangers Hear of National EndeavorsThe National Grange is finding its way through the 21st century by building on past success and modifying its mission for modern America.  BFAIR Celebrates Clients & Staff at Annual MeetingBFAIR celebrated another year with a merger on the horizon and recognition of those who have helped it get this far.  RSVP Volunteers Recognized For Resiliency During Challenging TimesThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program is facing these challenging and unprecedented times with momentum and presence in the community.  North Adams Updated on Schools, Council President Honored With 'Distinction'The City Council got an update on what's up in the school system and its president was inducted into the mayor's Women's Leadership Hall of Fame.  Pittsfield City Council Confirms Police Chief, Honors Brewery OwnerThe City Council has confirmed Marc Maddalena as chief of the Police Department.  Berkshire Food Project Celebrates Record Numbers, VolunteersThe nonprofit organization on Tuesday celebrated its more than 60 volunteers who spent more than 8,500 hours last year feeding the community.  Dalton Firefighter Recognized for Going Above and BeyondThe Dalton Fire Department is celebrating one of its own with the inaugural Above and Beyond Award.  Pittsfield Recognizes Firefighters of the Year, Outgoing CouncilorsTwo members of the Pittsfield Fire Department were recognized as Firefighters of the Year for rescuing a man from the ice in early 2025. BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's RetirementThe event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT. Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious ConductTwo city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.  Hoosac Valley Recognizes Award-Winning EducatorsHoosac Valley Regional School District officials have made a point of recognizing the achievements of their students at School Committee meetings — but on Monday, it was the instructors' turn.  Lee Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Outstanding IndividualsThe awards were presented to John Toole, Kathleen DeVarennes, Laurie Norton Moffatt, Susie Brown and Joshua Bloom at the chamber's annual meeting held at Greenock Country Club. Pittsfield School Committee Honors Retired Secretary, Top StudentsTwo high school students were also presented the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence: Pittsfield High School senior Sophia LaMalfa and Taconic High School senior Brendan Bayles.  Berkshire County Head Start Fundraiser Emphasizes Impact of Child CareBerkshire County Head Start held its inaugural fundraiser on Oct. 11 to mark the organization's 60th anniversary.  BRPC Honors Retiring Local Leaders with Kusik AwardTwo outgoing leaders were recognized with Kusik Awards at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's annual meeting.  Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable WorkAn art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.  MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished AlumTwo local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards. |
