Berkshire Family YMCA Recognized By Mass Save

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— In recognition of Energy Efficiency Day, the Sponsors of Mass Save announced Berkshire Family YMCA has been recognized as a 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader for their outstanding energy-efficient upgrades. 
 
This recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.  
 
Berkshire Family YMCA completed the following projects: 
  • Fully replaced their steam boiler load with an extensive VRF heat pump system. 
  • Completed several other large-scale projects, as well as other measures that aided in securing the building envelop 
  • These projects combined are estimated to have saved over 16,000 therms. 
 
 

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Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.
 
Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration held Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The holiday celebrates African and African American culture, with an emphasis on seven principles geared toward uplift and empowerment.  
 
The program, which will be held in the Zion Common Room, will include a youth panel discussion on the topic, "Where do we go from here," featuring Roos Bajnath, Brian Annor-Bash, Ronny Brizan, Patrick Gordon, Olivia Nda, Sadiya Quetti, and Gloria Williams.  
 
The evening's performances will include a special guest, jazz and blues singer Samirah Evans; selections from Abby Percy and James Ryan; and an African dance and drum presentation led by Noel Staples-Freeman.  
 
There is a suggested fee of $20 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Also, Kwanzaa-themed T-shirts will be on sale for $25-$35. 
 
For more information, contact Shirley Edgerton at 413-496-4602.  
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