NORTH ADAMs, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Neighbors program of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition held its Spring Neighborlies Community Recognition Award Ceremony at Congregation Beth Israel on Wednesday, May 17. Friends, family and many supporters gathered to honor and congratulate individuals and groups in the Northern Berkshire communities whose acts of kindness and volunteer efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of their neighbors and the community.
"There are many wonderful attributes to living in Northern Berkshire County. At the forefront are the people and our sense of pride. It is essential that we take the time to thank the community for all of the work, time, and resources that contribute in making this a place we are proud to call home," said Glenda Matos-Carter, Coordinator of Northern Berkshire Neighbors.
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition staff and Mayor Richard Alcombright presented Neighborlies to the following recipients:
Community Health and Wellness: Joe Aidonidis, Sara Russell-Scholl, Jessica Sweeney, Amanda Egan Poirier, Heather Linscott, Johnny Carrier, Marge Cohan, Skip Harrington, Linda Carver, Nancy Bullett, Becky and Caleb Miner, Josh Moran, Bruce Hall, Amalio Jusino, Mayor Richard Alcombright, The Staff at Dr. Cavalli’s Office, Mary Ann Meaney, Barry and Nancy Garton, Tom and Cathy Ralys, North County Veterinary Hospital, Pearl Mullett & Triad Volunteers.
Groups Pulling Together: Benjamin Lamb, Enid Shields, Geraldine Shen, Deluxe Small Business Revolution - Amanda, Cam and Julie, Suzy Helme, Peggy Kern, Christopher Hantman, Shirley "Sitto" Davis, Jane Berger, Krystal Henriquez and Jacob Fennell, Joe Manning, Neal Sardana, Pastor Larry Jones & the Living Hope Community Church, Jessica Sweeney, ROOTS Teen Center, Juanita Armstrong & the Northern Lights Wellness Center Members, Coach Brandon Rousseau, Eric Wilson.
Business/Agency Support: Ron Sheldon, Keifer Gammell, Mike Putnam WMNB/LP 107.1, Sara Russell-Scholl, Lisa Hiley, Mayor Richard Alcombright, Regina Velazquez, Zach Feury, Suzy Helme, Rebecca Filson, Jeffrey Thomas, Deluxe and The Small Business Revolution, UNO Community Center.
Youth Taking the Lead: Hope Motta, Faith Motta, Erika Lucia, Hunter Schrade, Keylon Sheppard, Elijah Archer, Brandywine Labelle, Robert Foster, Christina Briggs, Nathan Taveras, Kircys Canela, Elijah "Red" Goodermote, Robert Foster, E3 Academy, ROOTS Youth Board.
Neighborly Acts: Brianna Rousseau, Christopher Carr, Shirley A. Davis, The Shustack Family, Dave & Donna Motta, Matilda Mcweenie Motta, John Euchler, Lois & Michael Daunis, The Father-Daughter Dance Commitee, Pam Reyome, Crystal Ogert, Beth Wiggers, Brianna Rousseau, Debbie Linton, Sarah Wu, Tracy Finnegan, Crystal Ogert, Jessica Sweeney, Kircys Canela, Meghan Gleason, Keifer Gammell, Julia Reidy, Jim and Deb Lipa, Harriet Neiman, Liz Dawson, Debbie Linton, Lyn Wilson, Brenna Irrer, Benjamin Lamb, Sarah Wu, Jennifer Bosworth, Becky Miner, Becky Joppich, Aimee Bullett, John Bedard, Jonathan David Bedard, Shelley Stone, Paula Malloy, Terri Braman, William Blay, Hope Motta, Bernadette Burdick, Mary Thompson, William Blay, The UNO Monday Crew, The UNO Park Construction Crew, Dianne Brazeau, Erik Thomas, John Moresi, The Stred Family: Jaycee, Brent, Mason and Remee, the entire Mingos' Waitstaff, Craig Mancini, Jodie Botto, John & Carol Greenbush.
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire County by organizing, supporting and empowering the community. It places particular emphasis on strengthening neighborhoods and community life; preventing alcohol/substance abuse; fostering economic development; mitigating poverty; supporting positive youth development and building bridges between residents and service agencies.
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