PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, recently spent time visiting Berkshire County Arc's programs. Mark is also a member of the joint committee.
During their visit, they spent time discussing short- and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.
BCArc offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism.
In the photo above, from left: Pam Kight, director of employment and community-based day services; Cybele Kilby, vice president of day & employment services; state Sen. Paul Mark; state Sen. Robyn Kennedy; President & CEO Maryann Hyatt; Erin Manson, Department of Developmental Services residential services director; CFO Blanca Durant; Jessica Russo, director of family support & advocacy; and Scott Barschdorf, director of brain injury services.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Move-in Ready House
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a family home in a nice neighborhood? Then this might just be the home for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 149 Kittredge Road.
This four-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath raised ranch was built in 1970 and is 2,140 square feet on a third of an acre.
It is listed for $465,000 with Lammachia Realty.
The main floor includes a kitchen, a living room and dining room, and three bedrooms, including the master. The fully furnished basement has the fourth bedroom, a half-bath, and another living room with a fireplace and a sliding glass door to the outside. A deck is off the kitchen.
Comes with range, double wall ovens, refrigerator, washer and dryer; heat and hot water are natural gas.
The two-car garage is under the main floor and accessed through the basement.
The yard is spacious enough for events or family fun.
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