Gail Cariddi

Bio

Professional Experience

Cariddi Sales Company and Real Estate, (1976-present)

Family-owned wholesale business established in 1936. The company distributes toys, games and sporting goods throughout New England and across the country.

Operation and Finance Manager - James Cariddi Real Estate

Financial Manager and Buyer - Cariddi Sales Company, Inc.

Political Experience

North Adams City Council (1990-present)

Councilor

Vice President

President - three terms

General Government Committee Chair

North Adams Green Committee - Mayor Alcombright appointment

North Adams City Council Liaison appointments

School Committee

Former Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

Former North Adams Housing Authority

Former Ad Hoc Committee on Regional Cable Television Issues

Former North Berkshire Community Development Corporation

Authored ordinances, regulations and resolutions as Councilor during active 20-year City Council career. These range from the first Recycling Ordinance implemented in North Adams 20 years ago to the Housing Ordinance put into effect last year. Read More.. Attends conferences and educational programs to update knowledge of state laws. Networks with elected officials to learn best practices and to advocate on behalf of North Adams constituents.

Community Service

Hoosac Bank and Williamstown Savings Bank - Director

Democratic City Committee

Berkshire Regional Employment Board - Board Member

Northern Berkshire Community Television Corporation - Founding Board Member

Northern Berkshire Community Television Corporation - Producer

Community Television Co-Host of "Something You Should Know"

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Alternate - Board Member

Berkshire Bike Path Council - Board Member

Yankee-Rowe Community Advisory - Board Member

Take Charge - North Adams Campaign to Save Energy - Founding Member

Northern Berkshire Health Systems - Corporator