Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Call for Nominations

Print Story | Email Story
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, will host the 6th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday, May 23 at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. 
 
The awards recognize work being done by individuals in the nonprofit sector.
 
"Everyone seems excited to return to an in-person event," says NPC founder Liana Toscanini. "The networking part of the celebration, being all together again, is something people look forward to."
 
Nominations are being solicited from across the Berkshires in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Rock Star, Unsung Hero, Volunteer, Youth Leadership and Lifetime Achievement. One honoree in each category will be chosen by a panel of judges and profiled in a special section in The Berkshire Eagle. 
 
Nominations are due March 17.
 
The NPC is currently seeking sponsors for this celebratory event, which is made possible by local businesses and foundations including Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire United Way, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and Warrior Trading.
 

Tags: nonprofits,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Safety Solutions Proposed for Berkshire Mall Intersection

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A speed bump and traffic mirror have been proposed at the reportedly problematic intersection of Old State Road and the Berkshire Mall entrance.
 
Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is the lone business left on the property.   
 
"When you turn into Old State Road, our driveways are right there," Judy Bennett said. "Nobody stops, nobody slows down to come around that corner. They go faster and that's where someone is going to get hurt."
 
Carl Bennett added, "We are taking our lives into our own hands when we pull out during the day."
 
The Old State Road bridge connects the mall and Old State Road to Route 8. Abutter Pauline Hunt would like to see it closed entirely, making the Connector Road the access point from Route 8.
 
"That entrance isn't necessary," she said.
 
"It's chaos. There's an entrance over by the bike path that would serve everybody, there would be no problem, and there are lights at the end of it, it's a dream to get into there. I don't see the reason that chaos is there."
 
View Full Story

More Pittsfield Stories