Pittsfield, Mass. – Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), will serve as the keynote speaker at Berkshire Community College’s (BCC) 59th Commencement Exercises to be held May 31 at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. Senator Markey, a consumer champion and national leader on energy, environmental protection and telecommunications policy, has a prolific legislative record on major issues across the policy spectrum … Read More

Lee, Mass. – April 3, 2019 – Lee Bank recently announced the promotion of two key customer facing employees within the company to support its continued growth in 2019. Gina Basiliere has been named to the position of branch supervisor of the bank’s North Street, Pittsfield office, and Haley Burke has been named to the position of mortgage originator in … Read More

Williamstown, Mass. – April 1 – The Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program welcomes Mellon Decade Fellow Philippe Cordez for the free lecture “The Art of Commodities: Medieval Venice” on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm. The lecture will be held in the Clark’s auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Since the twelfth century, Europe has seen a … Read More

North Adams, Mass. – March 27 – Michelle Carleton has been promoted to Vice President of Residential Services at BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Inc.). She is responsible for overseeing the DDS Residential & Acquired Brain Injury Residential Services, Adult Family Care/Shared Living and the Director of Maintenance. “With the recent structure reorganization, Michelle’s promotion to Vice President of … Read More

Join Massachusetts State Senator Adam Hinds and Berkshire Grown chefs as they celebrate the coming of spring at the Spring Supper on Monday, April 8, 2019. Host chef Alex Hammond of the Mezze Restaurant Group has assembled a talented group of local chefs: Daire Rooney Corcoran from Morgan’s at Interlaken Inn, Alex Hammond from Mezze Catering, James Lowe of the Pittsfield Country … Read More

North Adams, Mass. – March 20 —Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Department of Graduate and Continuing Education has announced that two new certificate programs in accounting and network security will be available this fall. Classes for these 21-credit programs will be held at MCLA-Pittsfield, 66 Allen Street. MCLA’s new Certificate in Principles of Accounting provides an opportunity to advance … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. – Organization Ink announces their selection to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Goldman Sachs invests $500 million into a program designed to help small businesses gain the access to capital, education and other resources. Partnering with Babson College and their renowned entrepreneurial curriculum, Goldman Sachs delivers a 3-month intensive program of practical and … Read More

Pittsfield, Mass. – March 19 – Berkshire Community College (BCC) is excited to welcome Melissa Loiodice as the Director of Human Resources. Since last fall, Loiodice has served as Special Assistant to the President at BCC, focusing on Title IX and Affirmative Action.  Prior to that, Melissa held the positions of Principal Attorney at Loiodice Law; Associate Attorney with SKM … Read More

Williamstown, Mass. — Robert Wiesenberger, Associate Curator of Contemporary Projects at the Clark Art Institute, presents the free talk “The Bauhaus, 100 Years On” on Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 am in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper. Space is limited; reservations are required. To reserve, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 0524. This year marks the centennial … Read More

North Adams, Mass. – March 14 – BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) received a three-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for their Community Integration and AFC (Adult Foster Care) services. The accreditation extends through 2022. During the evaluation process BFAIR was praised on the dedication of the leadership, Board, and staff being strongly invested in the … Read More