BFAIR Promotes Two to Assistant Director

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — BFAIR promotes Deb Harpin to Assistant Director of Employment Services, and Savannah Lysko to Assistant Director of DDS (Department of Developmental Services) Residential Services. 
 
Deb Harpin is now taking on an advanced role and has been promoted to Assistant Director of Employment Services. 
 
As part of her new role, Deb will oversee the Employment Services department and manage all programs, including DDS and MRC Employment Services programs. She will also support the department’s Direct Support Professionals and the agency’s social enterprise, the BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center located on Mass Ave. in North Adams.
 
Savannah Lysko joined BFAIR in 2013 and has gained a wide range of experience in various departments, including Employment, Day Habilitation, and Residential Services. In 2020, Savannah was promoted to the position of Residential House Manager. 
 
"She is an asset to the organization and ready for advancement to the next level in her career," said Andre Wallace, director of DDS Residential Services. 

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Weekend Outlook: Baby Animals, Fundraisers, and More

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including "Baby Animals," fundraisers, live music, and more. 
 
Editor's Pick 

Baby Animals 

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield 
Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, May 4.
 
The birds are chirping. The grass is getting greener, and signs of spring are showing — what better way to celebrate that than visiting the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village.  
 
The village's baby animal festival begins this weekend from 11 until 4. Meet the farm's newest editions including lambs, kids, piglets, calves, and chicks. 
 
Festivalgoers can partake in daily events and activities including daily talks about the farm and the Shakers, craft demonstrations, and more. 
 
More information here.
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