image description — 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

12:25PM / Thursday, December 28, 2023Print Story | Email Story

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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Gateway Fiber Expansion Nears Completion

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
03:50PM / Wednesday, November 11, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Gateway Fiber is nearing completion of its Pittsfield expansion, bringing high-speed internet access to 2,000 additional homes and businesses.

The expansion marks another step toward increasing competition among internet providers and strengthening the city's telecommunications infrastructure, bringing service availability to nearly 6,000 homes and businesses.

Construction of the expansion began in July 2025, marked by a ribbon-cutting at the Colonial Theatre.

At that event, Senior Vice President of Market Growth Sarah Lang said the company is investing millions into Pittsfield to provide a better internet service.

The company also emphasized the importance of affordable internet options, particularly with the increased need for accessible, reliable connectivity for jobs, education, and healthcare.

Gateway Fiber is a 100 percent fiber internet provider serving residents and small to medium-sized businesses, said John Meyer, Gateway Fiber's chief customer officer John Meyer said.

It provides a "fairer, friendlier, faster" internet experience through transparent pricing, local customer support and high-speed service, he said

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