350Mass Berkshires to Host Climate Action Program at Wander

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 350Mass Berkshire Climate Action has announced a public program, "Bringing Climate Action Home," scheduled for April 7, 2026, at Wander, located at 34 Depot St., Suite 101. 
 
The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for a community organization showcase followed by guest speakers at 6:00 p.m.
 
The program is designed to provide resources for individuals involved in home renovations, new construction, or the transition to energy-efficient electrical appliances. The information provided will target a broad demographic, including homeowners, landlords, and renters.
 
Three featured speakers will present during the session:
  • Wendy Brown, AIA, CPHD, of Terra Design-Build, will discuss energy-efficient design for new and existing structures, the Mass Save program, and the local impacts of climate disruption.
  • Joe Carry of Decumanus Green Design-Build will share insights on sustainable building, including net-zero design and construction based on local experience.
  • Amanda Parker from the Green Energy Consumers Alliance will cover the adoption of residential battery storage, window heat pumps, and plug-in balcony solar. Her presentation will focus on the needs of renters and low-income households, including an outline of currently available financial incentives and rebates.
The host organization, 350Mass Berkshires Climate Action, is a volunteer-led group focused on environmental issues at the local and state levels. The group has recently been involved in efforts to convert Pittsfield's "Peaker Plants" to clean energy and advocating for sustainable school building designs.
 
Additional information is available via the organization's website at 350maberkshires.org.
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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
 
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
 
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
 
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
 
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
 
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
 
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
 
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