![]() Community Hero: Reina Mercado-AntunezReina Mercado-Antunez is widely regarded by her peers as the glue that holds a community together. Community Hero: Larry RobertThe Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts Community Hero: Abigail AllardAbigail Allard wears many hats within the Berkshire County community, which gained her the recognition of our January Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Remedy Hall Co-Founder Andi BryantBryant co-founded Remedy Hall in 2023 to lessen the financial burden of community members in need by providing essential items that people may be lacking, including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, furniture, and other necessities. Community Hero: Noelle HowlandNo Paws Left Behind Executive Director Noelle Howland has been selected as the November Community Hero of the Month. Community Heroes: Hope Amandos & Gretchen DeBartoloThanksgiving Angels coordinators Hope Amandos and Gretchen DeBartolo have been selected as the October Community Heroes of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Christopher KeeganEvery morning on Christmas, thousands of kids, from newborns to 14-year-olds, will have presents to open because of the hard work of Keegan and his team. Community Hero of the Month: Jayne SmithThe Community Hero of the Month series recognizes individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. Community Hero of the Month: George CanalesLa Festa Baseball Exchange founder George Canales has been nominated as July's Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Pam WilkWilk went to school for social work and worked at the post office, where she met a lot of people who opened doors for her to get involved because of the conversations she would have with patrons. Community Hero: Danielle Nichole MunnWitch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Christine HoytSelectmen Chair and 1Berkshire Director of Member Services and Christine Hoyt has been nominated for the April Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Officer Stephanie MiranteSchool Resource Officer Stephanie Mirante has been selected for the March Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: Officer Joshua TracyTracy has been an officer in the Berkshires for seven years, working for multiple departments including North Adams, Pittsfield, and as of approximately 5 months ago, Lee. Community Hero of the Month: Lynn DeSantyDeSanty has been a nurse for 42 years and during her tenure has built a strong connection with her patients, their parents, and her co-workers. Community Hero of the Month: Maryam KamangarGoodwill Industries' Maryam Kamangar has been selected for the December Community Hero of the Month. Community Hero of the Month: McCann Carpentry ProgramThe students and faculty of McCann Technical School's carpentry program have been selected for the November Community Hero of the Month. |
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