Pittsfield Suns Make Off-Season Support Staff Moves

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Suns and the Goldklang Group have announced the promotion of Brian Flagg to assistant general manager and the hiring of Courtney Lewis to take over as the director of ticket sales and marketing.  

Flagg has functioned as the director of food and beverage and the director of corporate sales for the past two years. Lewis has previously served as a full-time intern for the Suns.  

"We are very excited for the promotion of Brian Flagg and the addition of Courtney Lewis. Brian has proven himself to be a dedicated leader in the Suns organization and is committed to the community," said Suns General Manager Kristen Huss. "Courtney has constantly shown hard work and dedication to the Suns. Both will help aide in the continuation of the growth and success of the Pittsfield Suns and will help enhance the fans experience."


Flagg began his career in baseball with the Pittsfield Suns as the food and beverage director during the summer of 2014. He was quickly promoted to director of corporate sales in the fall of 2015. He came to the Suns with more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Originally from North Adams, he currently resides in Lanesborough.

Lewis is a 2017 graduate from Albany University, with a degree in communications and a minor in psychology and business, and will take over as the firector of ticket sales & marketing.  Her customer service skills and graphics background will help grow the ticket sales department.  

Season tickets are now on sale to the general public and can be purchased by contacting 413-445-7867.

 


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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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