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Corey Bishop, President, Bishop West Real Estate, Nicole McKeen, Marketing Director, Berkshire Humane Society, John Perreault, Executive Director, Berkshire Humane Society, Peter West, Vice President, Bishop West Real Estate

Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire Humane

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Bishop West Real Estate announced the success of its recent fundraising event, Music Bingo, held on June 30, 2024, at the Proprietors Lodge. 
 
The event raised $25,000 in support of the Berkshire Humane Society, highlighting the community-driven commitment of Bishop West Real Estate to support local nonprofit organizations, stated a press release 
 
"We are thrilled with the overwhelming support we received for our Music Bingo fundraiser benefiting the Berkshire Humane Society," said Peter West, co-owner of Bishop West Real Estate. "It's inspiring to see our community come together to make a significant impact on such a worthy cause."
 
Corey Bishop, co-owner of Bishop West Real Estate, echoed these sentiments.
 
"At Bishop West Real Estate, we believe in giving back to the community that has given us so much. The Berkshire Humane Society plays a crucial role in our community, and we are honored to support their efforts through events like Music Bingo," Bishop said.
 
The $25,000 raised will directly assist the Berkshire Humane Society in funding its various programs aimed at improving the lives of animals in need throughout the Berkshire County area.
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Lanesborough Reviews DPW, COA, Ambulance Budgets

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board and Finance Committee had a detailed look last week at the needs for the fiscal 2027 budget from the Parks Commission, ambulance, Council on Aging, and the Department of Public Works.
 
All were asked what it would mean if they were asked to level fund their budgets.
 
The Council on Aging Director Lorna Gayle said she had room to reduce her budget and her hours. Her spending plan budgets $54,187 and $38,000 for transportation.
 
She could cut $300 in office supplies but did request an increase to add a chair tai chi class, adding $3,500 for the instructor. 
 
Gayle she believed she take transportation driver line down to the 2024 level of $30,000; the current projection is a little over $35,000. When others were nervous about losing a driver, Gayle assured them he would not leave as he loves his job.
 
When asked about participation rates she said it varies but the COA has a good turn out and the yoga class is so full it's capped.
 
"The participation rates in the classes vary, but we've had sometimes three people because it's snowing, but then we have 22 people, and we're cramped in here," she said. "The line dancing class one started out there were like five of us tap dancing away."
 
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