 Toys For Tots Bringing Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Local ChildrenOn Wednesday, the Berkshire County House of Correction's storage building looked more like Santa's workshop as volunteers sorted through mountains of toys for newborns to teenagers.  63-Year-Old Lost Postcard United With Intended RecipientRaymond Guidi was surprised and glad to see the communication after all of this time. He worked for the Pittsfield Public Schools for a few years and then taught in Dalton for nearly 40.  PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace CorpsEarlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years.  Thanksgiving Angels Descend with Meal Kits for ResidentsFor more than a decade, dozens of religious and community organizations have worked together to create free meal kits for those who would otherwise go without. These include everything needed for a Thanksgiving spread — even the turkey.  Berkshire Food Project Serves Up Thanksgiving DinnerThe free lunch program has for three decades made a point of ensuring anyone can get a turkey dinner with all trimmings — albeit a few days before the holiday.  ServiceNet Director Recognized as 'Commonwealth Heroine'Erin Forbush, director of shelter and housing at ServiceNet, was nominated by state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier. |
