Main Street Hospitality Group Names Director of Marketing

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Main Street Hospitality Group has named Norma Probst as the new director of marketing at Main Street Hospitality Group.

"Norma's marketing expertise and knowledge of Berkshire County, honed over two decades, will be instrumental in our continued success and growth," said Sarah Eustis, CEO. "This strategic addition deepens our executive bench, strengthens Main Street’s position as a leading regional management company and reinforces the company’s commitment to preservation, innovation, and the communities we serve."

Probst joins the Main Street Hospitality Group marketing team with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and sales in Berkshire County. Most recently, she served as director of marketing and sales at the 105-room Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort, where she was responsible for overseeing all marketing, digital and sales initiatives, including website optimization, social media integrations and partner relationships. While there, she created and managed the strategic plan and marketing budget to increase revenue across all resort sectors that included rooms, spa, golf, and food and beverage.

Prior to the Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort, Probst managed the sales department at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires as the director of sales and led various teams at American Express as a manager, director and later consultant.  She has served on a number of industry and regional tourism association boards over the years, such as the New England Inns & Resorts Association, Historic Hotels of America, and Berkshires Visitor Bureau.

Probst joins Main Street Hospitality Vice President of Marketing and Communications Janet Eason on marketing and communications efforts for the properties in the company’s portfolio.  Main Street Hospitality Group manages Hotel on North in Pittsfield, The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA in North Adams, The Williams Inn in Williamstown and owns and operates The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge.

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

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.