April, 10, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR will hold its Annual Meeting of the corporation on Tuesday, May 14th at the Berkshire Hills Country Club from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Rich Weisenflue, CEO, and Peter Mirante, BFAIR Board Chair will lead the meeting. The meeting will include awards [...]
North Adams, MA–April 9, 2024– BFAIR is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kurtis Durocher as the new Director of Learning and Employee Development. With a rich background in Operations Management and Training, combined with extensive experience as a Military Veteran, Kurtis brings over a decade of expertise to [...]
March 1, 2024 (North Adams MA) - In partnership with the Berkshire Humane Society Pet Assistance Program, BFAIR and Elder Services of Berkshire County are helping elders feed their pets in conjunction with their Meals on Wheels program, which provides a hot lunch-time meal for people aged 60 and [...]
North Adams, MA – Feb. 29, 2024- In a meaningful celebration of achievement, BFAIR proudly unveils the well-earned promotion of Laura Baran to the esteemed position of Senior Director of Employment and Community Based Day Services (CBDS). This exciting development reflects Laura's exceptional dedication, remarkable skills, and unwavering commitment [...]
Feb. 28, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR promotes Rebecca Ritcher to Onboarding and Employee Relations Specialist. Rebecca Ritcher, who began with BFAIR in 2018 as a Direct Support Professional, has dedicated her career to providing quality service and support to the individuals BFAIR serves. In 2023 Rebecca achieved [...]
North Adams, MA–Feb. 27, 2024– BFAIR promotes Kris Neep to Director of Community Based Day Services (CBDS). Serving as Assistant Director for the past three years, Kris’s leadership experience and Day program expertise have proven pivotal in restructuring of the agency’s Day Habilitation programs and management of the expansion [...]
January 16, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – 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, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills through her work quality, decision-making abilities, and positive interactions with [...]
Dec. 5, 2023 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR launches the 2023 Heart of BFAIR Campaign as their annual appeal. With a focus on 24/7, 365 care, BFAIR is committed to the people served, and this year’s Annual Heart of BFAIR campaign shows a day-in-the-life of an individual, Corinne, who [...]
Sept. 21, 2023 (North Adams, MA) BFAIR, and many restaurant partners throughout Berkshire County, will host Dine for Disabilities on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, from 8 AM to 9 PM. Dine for Disabilities is an event to benefit BFAIR’s programs and services for people with developmental disabilities, autism, and [...]
Sep. 5, 2023 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR is excited to welcome five distinct members of the Berkshire community to their Board of Directors: Andrew Briggs, Barbara Chaput, Jacob Dabrowski, Dana Johnson, and Marissa Kirchner. Andrew Briggs, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer at Laureyns United, Inc., has over 15 years [...]
