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Keith Davis and Don Dubendorf, Habitat for Humanity (1)

The Woodcraft Collaborative

of Northwest Massachusetts

The Woodcraft Collaborative mission is advancing our regional economy through sustainable utilization local of wood products.

Learn how Lever connected Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity and Hall Tavern Farm to utilize local lumber for the construction of several affordable housing projects in Western Massachusetts!

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Lever Partnering Two Companies to Use Local Wood in Berkshire Projects

iBerkshires | June 18, 2025

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