BFAIR in Bloom Fundraising Event Raises $40K

08:37AM / Saturday, July 04, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR announced the success of its annual BFAIR in Bloom Signature Fundraising Event, held on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at the Proprietor's Lodge.

The evening raised $40,000 in support of BFAIR's programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the Berkshire region.

The event brought together community members, business leaders, and supporters for a curated evening filled with craft tastings, desserts, live music, and floral arrangements.

Guests enjoyed tastings from Antimony Brewing, Berkshire Brewing Company, M.S. Walker, and Village Garage Distillery, alongside desserts by Berkshire Cannoli. The Flower Lab Bouquet Bar transformed the venue with a floral design, while Patrick Gray provided the evening's musical backdrop. Event photography was captured by Jessica Ann Photography.

"We are still completely blown away by the beauty and generosity of this evening. The support we received from our sponsors, partners, and guests made this event truly extraordinary. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in our community – and that impact is immeasurable," said Theresa Denette, Interim COO."

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Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew Fitch

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
10:01AM / Sunday, August 23, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On Sept. 1, voters in the First Berkshire District will decide whether they want to send a new representative to Beacon Hill in Boston.

Andrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.

There is no Republican on the primary ballot for the First Berkshire seat so the primary will effectively be the election for the seat.

The two candidates met for their only debate on Aug. 13 at Williams College. iBerkshires.com reached out to both candidates to follow up on some of the points raised in the debate and get their thoughts on some other issues facing the district.

Below are excerpts from a conversation with challenger Andrew Fitch:

Question: From the very beginning, you talked about the campaign as a listening experience, and this week you're continuing that with the bike tour …

Andrew Fitch: Knocking on doors that have never been knocked on before. … I was riding through, I believe it was Hinsdale coming into Windsor, and they started to yell at me, 'No!' And then the guy was like, 'Wait a second. That's Andrew Fitch.' They actually knew who I was, and they were actually wanting to chat with me.

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