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State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, holding gifts, visit Berkshire County Arc's programs earlier this month.

State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, recently spent time visiting Berkshire County Arc's programs. Mark is also a member of the joint committee. 
 
During their visit, they spent time discussing short- and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.
 
BCArc offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism.
 
In the photo above, from left: Pam Kight, director of employment and community-based day services; Cybele Kilby, vice president of day & employment services; state Sen. Paul Mark; state Sen. Robyn Kennedy; President & CEO Maryann Hyatt; Erin Manson, Department of Developmental Services residential services director; CFO Blanca Durant; Jessica Russo, director of family support & advocacy; and Scott Barschdorf, director of brain injury services.
 
 

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Dalton Green Committee to Present Climate Action Plan Draft April 12

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee will present its draft of the Climate Action Plan on April 12 from noon to 2:30 p.m. 
 
For the past nine months, the committee has been working with the town's consultant, Blue Strike Environmental, in the development of this document. 
 
The goal of the climate action plan is to aid the town in achieving net zero by 2050 by seeking strategies to decrease the town's dependence on fossil fuels for homes, businesses, municipal facilities, and vehicles.
 
Committee members said the CAP presentation will kick off a vital discussion on climate change within town. 
 
"This is an ongoing process, with this presentation being the initiation of a townwide discussion of this very important topic," according to the committee. 
 
The event will include free pizza, a presentation on the CAP from Rich Swanson, Blue Strike Environmental's director of the climate and energy division environmental, and a 30-minute discussion and demonstration of organic waste composting by Antonio Pagliarulo, green committee member. 
 
It will highlight impactful actions for families and the community, discuss potential funding sources, and provide handouts, including a "Residents Guide For Climate Action." 
 
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