BFAIR Promotes Katrina Cardillo to Senior Director

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) has announced the promotion of Katrina Cardillo, MBA, to Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
 
In addition to her existing marketing and public relations responsibilities, Cardillo will now contribute to BFAIR’s fundraising activities.
 
Cardillo's background includes experience in marketing, management, and community engagement. Since joining BFAIR, she has worked to increase the organization's visibility and community outreach, focusing on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism.
 
Rich Weisenflue, CEO of BFAIR, stated that Cardillo's strategic vision and dedication have positively impacted the organization and that her expanded role will enhance fundraising efforts.
 
"Katrina's exceptional dedication, creativity, and strategic vision have made a profound impact on our organization," said Weisenflue. "Her expanded role will enhance our fundraising efforts, enabling us to support even more individuals and families in need."
 
Cardillo's career includes positions at @utoRevenue and Dominion Enterprises, where she contributed to marketing and operational strategies. For the past 12 years, she has worked in the nonprofit sector in Berkshire County.
 
Cardillo holds an MBA and a BS in Business Administration from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and resides in Otis, MA.
 
BFAIR provides Adult Family Care (AFC), Residential, Employment, and Day Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and autism. The organization is a member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and the Williamstown Community Chest.
 
 

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North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Jenna Thomas has participated in the Special Olympics for more than 20 years, earning numerous medals. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Tuesday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.
 
"I think it's so appropriate as I'm about to proclaim Disabilities Pride Month that we recognize and honor Jenna," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, who had Thomas join her at the podium."
 
Thomas was one of nearly 3,000 athletes who participated in the 2026 Special Olympics, which brought nearly 3,000 athletes from across the country to celebrate the talents, determinations, and achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities. She won bronze as a member of the Berkshire County Arc Titans bowling team, a fourth in doubles with teammate Katherine Meunier and placed in the top 10 for singles nationally.
 
She's been participating in Special Olympics since her teenage years, competing in cross country skiing, track and field since 2009. Thomas switched to bowling in 2019 and has won gold; she was recognized by the mayor in 2023 for her athletic accomplishments representing Massachusetts and North Adams. 
 
"Look at how beautiful that is — a bronze medal in bowling and placed fourth in the doubles competition, demonstrating her dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship on the national stage," said the mayor. "She also got to meet the governor's partner, Joanna [Lydgate], who we went out with for ice cream. ...
 
"In returning home, she credited her participation to the friendships she's made and the joy of competing ... her accomplishments are a source of pride for the city of North Adams and should serve as an inspiration for the entire community."
 
The mayor also presented $730,741.06 in end-of-year transfers. These transfers are made from accounts with excess funds to accounts that have gone over. Every line with the exception of snow and ice must be balanced for the end of the year.
 
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