Berkshire School of Etiquette to Begin New Six-Week Children's Series April 7

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LENOX, Mass. — The Berkshire School of Etiquette will host a six-week Children’s Dining Etiquette & Social Skills Program for boys and girls in grades one through five beginning April 7 and running through May 19.

Class will run consecutive Tuesdays — April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12 and 19 — from 4 to 5 p.m. There will be no classes during the April school break.  

The six-week course will focus on teaching children social skills, communication and listening techniques and dining etiquette. Lessons are hands-on and engaging with instruction in how to make proper introductions, the power of eye contact and a smile, listening techniques, remembering names, conversation for table talk, manners, dining American vs. Continental, holding utensils and passing properly, telephone etiquette, expressing appreciation and self-presentation. A five-course fine dining experience is included at Berkshire County venue. Past establishments include The Red Lion Inn and The Wheatleigh.  

For information on fees and how to register visit berkshireschoolofetiquette.com or call Diane Massey at 845-325-2247.  



The Berkshire School of Etiquette was founded in 2014 by Diane Massey, a certified Corporate, Business and Children’s Etiquette educator. In small class settings, the school offers workshops and lessons for children, preschool through post secondary, focusing on modern etiquette awareness, social skills, and dining etiquette.  Custom adult workshops along with needs-based seminars for the corporate and business setting offer training modules in self-presentation, effective networking, dining etiquette for business, professional attire for men and women and creating an impactful correspondence wardrobe.


 

 


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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

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