CHP Names Primary Care Physician to North Adams Family Medical and Dental

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dr. Leigh LoPresti has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental.

A family medicine physician, LoPresti is a former chief medical officer at Battenkill Valley Health Center in Arlington, Vt. He has practiced medicine in Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and, most recently in Randolph, Vt. He has served on the faculties of the UMass Medical Center, the University of Vermont, Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

A graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Amherst College. He completed residencies in Fayetteville, N.C., and in Burlington, Vt., followed by fellowships and research appointments; and he was faculty scholar in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He has been active in medical practice organizations and committees and has received numerous awards and honors for his work. He has published papers and conducted lectures, peer-reviewed workshops and presentations around the United States.

For an appointment at CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental Center, call 413-664-4088.

 


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Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant Article

CLARKSBURG, Mass. — An informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.
 
Voters at the annual town meeting on May 29 will be asked to approve adoption of the state law which will allow the town to collect a 3 percent surcharge on property taxes for use for affordable housing, open space and recreation, and historic preservation. A percentage of the funds collected by the town are matched by the state.
 
The Historical Commission requested the question be placed on the town meeting warrant. Passage at town meeting would put the CPA on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. 
 
The slide presentation by commissioners will cover what the act is and what adopting it would mean to residents and the community. This will be followed by Q&A.
 
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