Big Y Partners with Red Cross Relief Campaign in Response to California Wildfires

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Big Y is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by the California Wildfires. 
 
Now through Friday, Jan. 31st, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all Big Y supermarket locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.
 
Donation containers for cash donations will be available at all Big Y registers, with the ability to donate with credit or debit at the register, via the myExpress Checkout app or https://bit.ly/BigYCaliforniaWildfiresSupport.
 
"The American Red Cross is focused on making sure everyone has a safe place to stay, and no one faces this heartbreaking crisis alone," said Holly Grant, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Massachusetts Region. “The Red Cross is working closely with our partners to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and other critical services to those in need."
 
According to President and CEO Michael P. D'Amour, "For years, our Big Y customers and employees have come together to support those in need through the Red Cross. Currently, their kindness and ongoing contributions are making a meaningful difference in the lives of families affected by these wildfires. We are deeply thankful for everyone's generosity and commitment to helping those facing this devastation."
 
The funds raised through this campaign will support people in the communities affected by these fires.

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Dalton Mail-In Ballot Instructions Had Date Error

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Town voters started receiving mail-in ballots yesterday for the upcoming special election but were surprised to find an error. 
 
The ballots had printed instructions to have them returned to the town by Nov. 5, 2024, information left behind from the general election in November. 
 
The special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat will occur on Feb. 3. 
In December, the board also approved mail-in ballots. 
 
Select Board member Marc Strout took to his Select Board Facebook page to inform constituents of the error and provide an update. 
 
He explained that Chair Robert Bishop, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson, and Town Clerk Heather Hunt had been notified, and the situation had been referred to the town attorney.
 
"It is the Town Clerk, which is an elected position, responsibility to make sure all information is correct so that we can have a proper election ... I will advise when I have more information. I am extremely frustrated at this developing situation," he wrote on the page. 
 
As soon she found out about the situation on Saturday, Hunt and her assistant Patty Mele-Nichols went to the Town Hall to rectify the situation. 
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