November 18, 2021
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) recognized several in MCLA’s campus community during its annual Neighborlies awards ceremony on Nov. 17. These MCLA community members, also members of the greater North Adams community, have been recognized for performing acts of kindness, supporting their families and communities, taking the lead on different initiatives, and otherwise making a positive difference in their lives, neighborhoods, or community:
Barbara Baker, TRiO Student Services Support Program Director
Sergeant Justin Biasin, MCLA Campus Safety
Miles Cigal, MCLA Student
Christopher Hantman, Coordinator of Civic Engagement and Advisor to Student Government
Hellen Hogge, MCLA Student
Officer Khalil Paul, MCLA Campus Safety
Christopher MacDonald-Dennis, Chief Diversity Officer
Kaylea Nocher, MCLA Student
The Neighborlies ceremony also included a welcome by MCLA Vice President for Strategic
Initiatives Gina Puc. Each awardee received a certificate of appreciation presented
by nbCC Executive Director Amber Besaw, followed by a picture taken with North Adams
Mayor Thomas Bernard.
“MCLA is known for its community spirit, which extends into the city of North Adams,” said Puc. “I’m proud to see our own community members, including current students, receive awards for going above and beyond in their contributions to our city and its residents.”
