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Debra Bercuvitz: Community spirit in Northampton
Published: 7/6/2020 7:15:44 PM
One of the too many things that distinguishes the COVID-19 response in the U.S. compared to other countries is the lack of concern for others as demonstrated by not wearing masks.
Individualism has historically only benefited some portions of the population, and has contributed to persistent inequities. I am appreciative of every mask-wearing person I see, because I know that they are willing to make sacrifices for my well-being. This community spirit was reflected in my family recently.
We had the opportunity to both receive and donate, to be cared for and to care for others. My son, a senior at Northampton High School, received thoughtful graduation gifts organized by Goggins Real Estate and local businesses who donated to the effort: Florence Diner, Webber & Grinnell Insurance, Florence Hardware, MBS Advisors, Florence Village Flowers, Pioneer Precision Optics, Murduffs Jewelry, Streetlight Finan
The Barstool Fund Just Helped More New England Small Businesses
At this point, do we call Dave Portnoy New England s Most Generous Son with all of the pure GOOD he s been doing for WEEKS now? In case you missed it, a few weeks ago, I posted an article about how Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, also founded The Barstool Fund and has been helping small businesses survive the pandemic.
You have to think, though, that since he s from New England (Swampscott, Mass, specifically), that he has some extra motivation to make sure he helps out as many New England businesses as possible. And in the last few weeks, he s given a boost to about a dozen more of them: