Congratulations to Berkshire Waldorf High School

With their rich educational program and their vigorous fundraising efforts, BWHS has raised 90% of the funds necessary to restore Old Town Hall. Once again, it will be a vibrant part of Stockbridge Main Street.

Many of us remember the town dances and movie nights as well as Town Meetings at Procter Hall, and that space will be open to the public for town events once again, just like it was in the past. Space for public events was a stipulation of the Community Preservation Act grant awarded to this project. 

Ninety percent is no small amount, it is eight million raised (or $8,000,000 of the $8,800,000 needed0. It came from an anonymous donor, our Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and other mostly local donors. To benefit BWHS, its students, and our whole Town, in whatever amount that is comfortable for you, let’s help them get to the finish line. 

The Non-Profit Center of the Berkshires

The Non-Profit Center of the Berkshires has one question for your non-profit: Are you struggling, surviving, growing, or thriving? Contact Executive Director Liana Toscanini with your answer and consider how NPC can help you move the needle toward your goals.

The Nonprofit Center also publishes “Giving Back”, a guide to all our nonprofits and how you can help. Copies available for free.

The Berkshire Art Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce Laura Dickstein Thompson Named as the New Executive Director. Thompson is a visual artist and former Director of Education and KidSpace at the Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MOCA) in North Adams. She began her new role at Berkshire Art Center in October 2024 succeeding Lucie Castaldo, who stepped down after 15 years of service to the organization.

The Community Preservation Coalition projects: With the annual CPA Trust Fund distribution scheduled for next month, many CPC’s have been asking for an updated projection for this year’s match. Earlier this year, the Department of Revenue (DOR) projected a 14% base match for eligible communities – but Trust Fund collections over the last three months have demonstrated an unexpected turnabout, and now this year’s base match is likely to be a few percentage points higher than expected!” 

The fund provides grants for affordable housing, open spaces, and historic preservation.