BFAIR Purchases Building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue

Katrina Cardillo • February 9, 2026

BFAIR Purchases Building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue

BFAIR is proud to announce the purchase of the building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams, home of the BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center, effective January 9, 2026.

After acquiring the Redemption Center business in 2019, this purchase allows BFAIR to plan for long-term growth as redemption volume continues to increase—driven by new customers, expanded pop-up and pickup locations through our service van (sponsored by Adams Community Bank), and growing community bottle drives.

“This purchase gives us the opportunity to expand the space to better meet growing demand,” said Laura Baran, Senior Director of CBDS & Employment Services.

Planned improvements include additional workspace and a second can-counting machine—made possible with support from the Berkshire Bank Foundation—as well as future lobby reconfiguration to improve workflow and customer experience.

BFAIR is grateful for the opportunity to invest in North Berkshire and continue supporting the environment, the local economy, and meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

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By Katrina Cardillo • August 18, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Katrina Cardillo Senior Director of Marketing & PR BFAIR 771 South Church Street North Adams, MA 01247 413.664.9382 kcardillo@bfair.org www.bfair.org BFAIR Names Theresa Denette, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer Tues. Aug. 18, 2026 (North Adams, MA) — BFAIR announced today that Theresa Denette, MBA, has been named the organization's permanent Chief Operating Officer (COO), following her tenure in the role on an interim basis since earlier this year. The appointment reflects Denette's proven leadership and the confidence BFAIR's board and executive team have in her ability to guide the organization's operations going forward. Denette has spent nearly 25 years with BFAIR, steadily advancing from Assistant Program Director to a series of senior leadership roles spanning Day Services, Quality Assurance, Clinical Services, and agency-wide Operations. Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind program growth, operational quality, and organizational innovation. "Theresa has proven, time and again, that she is the right person for this role," said Randall Kinnas, Chief Executive Officer. "Her deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership, and genuine dedication to the individuals and families we serve have already made a real impact across our organization. I'm confident that with Theresa in this position permanently, BFAIR is exceptionally well-positioned for continued growth and excellence in the years ahead." Denette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Westfield State College, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Fitchburg State University. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and is a member of the McCann Business Technology Advisory Board. She lives in Clarksburg with her husband and children. ###