BFAIR Receives Grant Towards Can Counter Machine
Katrina Cardillo • February 12, 2026
BFAIR Receives Grant Towards Can Counter Machine
Thank you, Beacon Bank (Berkshire Bank) Foundation!
We are thrilled to share that BFAIR has received a generous grant to partially support the purchase of a new can-counting machine for our Bottle & Can Redemption Center. This upgrade will improve efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and support meaningful employment opportunities for the individuals we serve.
We are deeply grateful for the Foundation’s continued investment in strengthening our community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: 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 to Host Annual Meeting Mar., 30, 2026 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at the Berkshire Hills Country Club from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Ethel Altiery, Interim CEO, and Peter Mirante, BFAIR Board Chair will lead the meeting. The meeting will include recognition of employees with five or more years of service, and special awards. Thank you to our premiere sponsor, Greylock Federal Credit Union, for supporting this event. To register, please use the following URL: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/202annumeet/event/bfair2026annualmeeting/ or visit bfair.org. ###
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