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Pittsfield Human Services Advisory Council receives nonprofit updates and adjourns
Summary
The Human Services Advisory Council met remotely on Jan. 29, 2026, received presentations from four local nonprofits about child protection, HeadStart, Roots Rising and mentoring services, and adjourned after a motion by Lindsay Codwise that was seconded by Patricia Molina.
The Human Services Advisory Council of the City of Pittsfield convened remotely on Jan. 29, 2026. Chair Rosalind Kopfstein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., noted audio and video recording and confirmed a quorum.
The council received presentations from Berkshire County Kids’ Place (Heather Williamson), Berkshire County HeadStart (Maggie Steele and Hunter McCormick), Roots Rising (Jess Vecchia) and Rights Of Passage & Empowerment (Shirley Edgerton and Johnyce Lanphear‑Dyer). Topics included forensic interviewing and family advocacy, HeadStart’s local reach and funding pressures, Roots Rising’s new facility and 2027 apprenticeship plan, and a mentoring program serving about 18–20 girls.
Member Lindsay Codwise moved to adjourn the meeting; Patricia Molina seconded the motion. The motion was recorded in the minutes and the meeting was adjourned. Meeting materials were submitted as Attachments A and B.
