Northampton’s Alfred Griggs will receive Mass Humanities Governor’s Award in October – masslive.com
Depending on who is describing him, Alfred L. Griggs of Northampton is a successful businessman, a philanthropist or a proud veteran. Some say he is passionate about ending food insecurity, while others say he is devoted to diversity and equity. Griggs has many roles, and in October he will be honored with the Governor’s Award in the Humanities for his efforts to promote art, literature and philosophy to underserved populations in the Pioneer Valley.