Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County in Morrisville has appointed three new individuals to its board of directors and named new board officers. This announcement underscores a commitment to advancing the organization’s local outreach and educational initiatives.

In a major turning point for the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Melanie Seiden has been named its first executive director. This appointment, the museum’s first-ever paid staff position, signals a new era for railroad preservation in western Massachusetts.