For Brett Westbrook, being named a 2022 Commonwealth Heroine is indicative that her organization’s work is making an impact. And it’s hard to think of more impactful work than caring and educating 3 to 5 year olds, and setting the foundation of success for young people and their families. For Brett, her inspiration came during […]
Inspiration personified. Ty Allan Jackson’s relentless optimism and grit was molded into his soul growing up in the Bronx, during an electric era of scary excitement. “I wouldn’t trade my childhood for anything in the world,” Ty says about his youth in the Bronx, when hip-hop was conceived, the Yankees were rock stars, and he followed […]
How do you measure the impact one person has made. You may not ever be able to truly measure that now, or even in years to come. Dan “The Man” Joslyn has dedicated his career to being a mentor, a teacher, a safe haven to so many young people in their most impressionable years – […]
When your region is a hub for cultural tourism and a popular location for second-home owners from nearby large markets, particularly New York City, educational enrichment opportunities for older residents is a part of the economic development portfolio. The Berkshires are fortunate to be the home of one of the 120 or so Osher […]
The Kindred Gr8t Road Race is Saturday, August 16th. The runner-friendly course was a big hit with racers last year, as it was strategically-planned to provide the optimal amount of shade and as flat a course you’ll find in an eight-mile stretch anywhere in the Berkshires. See my conversation below with the Berkshire Running Center’s […]
For those of us who believe strongly in the value of a great educational system, it’s simply academic. Investing strongly in education on all levels will boost your economy. The overall brain-power in your community, your state, and your region will inevitably impact economic opportunity – through a talented workforce and innovation. However, the concept […]
Porchlight’s John Krol speaks with Eugene Curletti, MD, of Berkshire Surgical Associates and the Berkshire Vein Center, talk about the latest, less and non-invasive techniques to diagnose and treat varicose veins. The Berkshire Vein Center is holding free screenings for the public at both their Great Barrington and Pittsfield offices. Call 413-445-6422 to reserve a spot for […]
GREAT BARRINGTON – Kindred Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Administrator Bill Kittler announced today that, in partnership with Porchlight VNA/Home Care, they will be hosting a champagne breakfast and presentation by the Great Barrington Historical Society, on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Kindred Great Barrington, 148 Maple Avenue. The event is free and […]
Wouldn’t it be great to have a complete and truly state-of-the-art learning environment for your child? A school that will support your child’s education in every way, whether it’s in arts programming with the finest facilities, equipment and personnel to back it up, a true STEM pathway, cutting-edge technology in every classroom, including interactive whiteboards, […]
GREAT BARRINGTON – Porchlight VNA/Home Care President & CEO Holly Chaffee announced today that Porchlight’s state-approved Nursing Assistant Program will begin its spring course schedule on May 28 at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Great Barrington, 148 Maple Avenue. Upon successful completion of program requirements, students are eligible to take the state’s Competency Examination to […]