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Tag: Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
U.S. Rep. Neal’s Democratic opponent styles herself a ‘problem solver’
Amatul-Wadud is running for Congress to address what she believes are some hard truths about the living conditions in the district that Rep. Neal and others won’t talk about.
Springfield attorney challenges U.S. Rep. Neal from the left, points to ‘open secrets’ about his donors
There is a reason Amatul-Wadud cares so much about people. It’s because, as a lawyer specializing in probate, families, custody and visitation rights, “I get to see people in their most intimate spaces.”
Bits & Bytes: Columbia County Fair; ‘Melissa’s Choice’; #EmpowerYouthAgainstHate; ‘First Saturday Free Films;’ origami workshop
‘Melissa’s Choice’ premiered in 2015 at the Lion Theatre in New York City and was most recently was produced by the University of North Texas with a panel supported by the ACLU.
News Brief: Sanes, Boire honored by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
The honorees were nominated by state legislators and chosen by the commission.
Bits & Bytes: Laura Bush visits the Mount; new Felice Brothers album; Pittsfield’s ‘Unsung Heroine;’ ‘the Gilded Age in Music and Words;’ ‘Capturing Color’ at Spencertown Academy
Kim Borden is employed by the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority and her position involves working with at-risk households to ensure that they are prevented from becoming homeless.
Bits & Bytes: Legislative breakfast; BTG presents Ben Kronberg; Writers Read series; Williams diversity lecture; GBRSS science fair
The Writers Read monthly reading series at the Lee Library will continue on Tuesday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m. with guest host Frances Roth and poets Hilary Russell and Jan Hutchinson.
News Briefs: Downing’s holiday card contest; Commission on the Status of Women; Simon’s Rock’s community service day
The Commission, composed of nine members from throughout Berkshire County, exists to provide a positive and effective voice for women and girls within the region.