St. Stan's Memorial Scholarship Fund Honors Quinn Connally

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ADAMS, Mass. — St. Stanislaus Kostka School has established the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund, created to honor the life and legacy of Quinn Connally, a student at the school who passed away after a hockey accident while in seventh grade. 
 
This year marks the 26th anniversary of Quinn's passing.
 
The Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund ensures that his legacy will endure by helping future students receive the gift of a Catholic education rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence, stated a press release.
 
The school is also announced that the scholarship fund has received an inaugural leadership donation of $100,000 from the Flatley Foundation, a prominent Catholic foundations in the Northeast.
 
"We are deeply grateful to the Flatley Foundation for this extraordinary and generous gift," said Principal Chris Bersaw. "Their support not only makes the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund possible for years to come, but it also sends a powerful message about the importance of Catholic education and the lasting impact it has on young lives."
 
The Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide tuition assistance to students who demonstrate financial need and who embody the values fostered at the school, including faith, compassion, perseverance, and community. This fund enables St. Stanislaus Kostka School to extend its outreach and assist even more students to grow in knowledge, character, and faith, continued a press release.
 
"This scholarship is a beautiful way to remember Quinn," said Judy Roy, School Board Chair. "It transforms a profound loss into hope for future generations and reflects the mission of our school and the strength of our Catholic community."
 
For more information about the Quinn Connally Memorial Scholarship Fund or to learn how to support it, please contact the school at 413-743-1091 or office@ststansadams.org.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Victorian in Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a Victorian home with historic charm? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 32 Summer St.

You can see the house in person this Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an open house.

This 1900 home is 2,497 square feet and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house is filled with natural light showcasing the spacious living areas that have hardwood flooring. The front door opens to the living room that features a fireplace for cozy evenings in the winter.

The kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or watch while someone cooks. It has an attached dining room, the perfect place for family meals. 

The house has a semi-finished basement with a wet bar included and another room with pantry amenities.

The back yard has semi-views of Mount Greylock and also features a deck space with a retractable awning for meals or a space to enjoy the outside.

The house is on the market for $525,000.

We spoke with Sean Taylor with Moresi Real Estate Partners who is listing the home.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

This house has been completely renovated with nothing left undone. From tin ceilings to hardwood floors throughout, heat pumps in most rooms, and Trex decking. The second floor has a redone laundry room with lots of closet space. The bathrooms have been updated as well as the kitchen, electrical. The home is just waiting for a new family to come and enjoy the heavy lifting that's already been done.

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