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State Sen. Paul Mark and state Sen. Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, holding gifts, visit Berkshire County Arc's programs earlier this month.

State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc Programs

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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 Brick Georgian Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a brick Georgian style home for a growing family? Then this might be the house for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 5 Crofut St.

This five-bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom house was built in 1900. The home is 3,370 square feet with less than an acre of land.

This century-old brick home stands at the top of a hill and has been updated to modern features while preserving its original architectural details.

The home features hardwood flooring throughout spacious rooms. The living room features a gas fireplace for warm winter nights and a patio to enjoy warm summer days.

The kitchen includes a butlers and a food pantry for a lot of storage and a connected door to the car park to easily unload all of your groceries.

Upstairs the bedrooms feature a connected bathroom while the master bedroom also features a connected walled three season room that leads out to an uncovered balcony.

The home is on the market for $775,000.

The home is listed by Housatonic Real Estate, who spoke with the current owners.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

Newly remodeled bathrooms with modern fixtures. 

A quality home that is landscaped well, has been well maintained, and retains a lot of old-world character.

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