BCC Announces Spring Semester Dean's List

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Berkshire Community College has published its Spring 2006 Dean's List. Two hundred ninety-five full- and part-time students made the list. According to Dr. Frances Feinerman, dean of academic affairs, to be eligible for the list, full-time students must have declared a major; completed a minimum of 12 non-repeated, traditionally graded credit hours during the spring semester; and achieved a 3.250 to 3.749 grade point average for Honors, or a 3.750 to 4.000 grade point average for High Honors. Part-time students are eligible for the list if they meet the same requirements, except that their credit hours may have been completed during the fall and spring semesters of one academic year. The following 119 students qualified for High Honors. Massachusetts Adams: Katie Bleau, Amanda Clerc, Dorothy Dignum, Veronica Martins,Beth McWhirt and Laura Shafer. Alford: Peter McKenna. Ashley Falls: Jessica Goodchild. Billerica: Katherine Mabe. Cheshire: Ashley LaFrance, Ingrid Lewis, Maureen Petruzella, Barbara Proper and Nathan Saldo. Chester: Jessie Marcoulier. Cummington: Lucille Fandel. Dalton: Jonathan Baczek, Heather Grunin and Lara Miller. Drury: Daniel Peirce. Florida: Christine Richardson. Great Barrington: William Barscz, Thomas Daverin, Liliane Heller, Richard Hughes, Melissa Noe, Justyna Psik and Brenna St. Pierre. Hinsdale: Bonnie Farinon, Juli Kowach and Melissa Marchbanks. Housatonic: Anne Alquist, Matthew O'Brien and Barbara Warren. Lanesboro: Tara Young. Lee: Brendon Puntin and Alena Yermalovich. Lenox: Maureen Decker, Lynn Kurdzionak, Nicole LeVasseur and Laura Saldarini. Lenoxdale: Samantha Bliss. Middlefield: Anastasia Koshelva. Monterey: Joanna Grabowski and Isaac Greenhut. Mount Washington: Mike Zippel. North Adams: Carrieanne Crews and Ryan Senecal. Otis: James Hobart and Benjamin Wampler. Peru: Christine Drew. Pittsfield: Corey Allen, Deirdre Barry, Hilary Bashara, William Botto,Christopher Brinton, Tricia Burr, Ryan Cavanaugh, Rachel Connor, Steven Coons, Matthew Coviello, Sarah Cuddihy, Kelley Curley, Alena Dashkevich, Jennifer DePatie, Matthew DeWinkeleer, Ryan Duffy, Carly Gaherty, Crystal Garneau, Bridget Gormalley, Michael Hitchcock, Kandy Huxtable, Daniel Kendig, Katie Kirby, Amie Knox, Melanie LaValle, Lisa Lewis, Anacelto Maiorano, Ian Mattoon, Mollie McCarthy, Sean McLaughlin, Judith McNutt, Kelsey Metts-Murphy, Justin Mierzejewski, Melissa Millett, Jan Miner, Jessica Moreau, Patricia Moretti, Alison Morse, Shelby North, Michelle Racicot, Erin Ramsey, Kathryn Roux, Matthew Sadlowski, Katie Scholz, Jason Schultheis, Ariel Sims, Maxwell Solomon, Andrea Spaniol, Rachael Stevens, Arianne Stuerzel, Erica Torres, Nadine Turner, Liza Valenti, Sarah Wesley, Celeste Wheelock and Michael Wheelock. Sandisfield: Vonda Alden, Jessica Baker and Josiah Baker. Sheffield: Joan DeVries. Southfield: Stacey Oates and Dawn Posey. Stockbridge: Stephanie Adler and Mary Flynn. West Stockbridge: Jessica Timmons. New York Canaan: Joanna Ezinga. East Chatham: Sarah Roblez. Waterford: Laura Anderson-Gavin. The following 176 students qualified for Honors. Connecticut Canaan: Christopher Leeman. Salisbury: Eric Voldstad. Massachusetts Adams: Audrey Donelan, Darsa Donelan, Laura Fitzgerald, Terry Haddad, Anna Krzeminski, Elizabeth LeSage, Mathew LeSage, Sr., Casandra Levesque, Jacob Levesque, Donna Novak, Sean Powers, Ann-Marie Racine and Deborah Robert. Alford: Rebekah Dellea. Ashley Falls: Shawn Cassidy, Bernadette Fedell and Linda Hunker. Cheshire: Giselle Chee, Karin Gradziel, Traci Keele, Eileen McCormick, Amy Murdock, Sarah Reardon, Tracy Robert, Garry Syrett and Jonathan Zepka. Dalton: John Bird, Michael Cachat, Jr., Wendy Crosier, Daniel Decelles, Christine Frederick, Justine Gingras, Melanie Herzig, Kurt Jalbert, Daniel Loehr, Daniel Mack, Jr., Allison Marino and Matthew Provencher. East Otis: Shannon Poulin. Great Barrington: Elizabeth Abitbul, Jennifer Calderone, Tracie Cook, Alicia-Ana Del-Molino, Karen Key, Samantha Luchi, Aimee Schumacher, Joanne Simms and J. Lea Weaver. Hinsdale: Rachel Bodine, William Bodine, Grant Gage and Mary Thibodeau. Housatonic: Catherine Krukar. Lanesboro: Jereme Vinette. Lee: Grace Besaw, Matthew Buratto, Bryan Comalli, Katie Forgan, Jennifer Krause, Elba Lopez, Erina McDarby, Shannon Mitchell, Hector Olaverria, Nancy Putignano and Jason Sedelow. Lenox: Nadine Abderhalden, Kevin Learnard, Katherin Phillips, Megan Stockwell, Jared Tagge and Alison Zamboni. Lenoxdale: Brendan Kelly and Ellen O'Grady. New Marlborough: Katy Broggi. North Adams: Ebony Alexander, Darcy Hisert, Rebecca Knights, Ryan Krysiak, Robert Moreau, Christopher Neyland, Maris Owczarski, Amanda Saunders, Daniel Sprague, Dale Thompson and Ian Valiton. Peru: Anna Corbett and Ian McAvoy. Pittsfield: Christina Acor, Alexei Adichtchev, Christopher Arena, Brittney Banister, Margaret Barry, Andrew Benoit, Angela Boibeaux, Katherine Brennan, Jennifer Burtt, Tammy Chaffee, Sandi Chen, Cheryl Clairmont, Kimberly Clancy, Meaghan Colombari, Courtney Connor, Lindsey Connors, Vicki Corl, Christopher Cote, Keith Czubryt, Brett Dalzell, Amy Davis, Cassandra Demeter, Rebecca DiPalazzo, Deena Doyle, Amie Drysgola, Melissa DuPont, Morgan Edwards, Nicole Fecteau, Tyrone Gadson, Amanda Galvagni, Samta Ghai, Julie Giardina, Daniel Goodrich, Thomas Hamilton, Amanda Handlowich, Tomeka Hodges, Chaula Hopefisher, Roy Hoyt, Jr., Amanda Hunt, Jared Keegan, Hilary Kirchner, Michaunda Kyse, Robin Ladeinde, Karen Lemieux, Amanda Lichtel, Erika Locke, Ryan Mann, Heather Marshall, Jodi Melle, Craig Milne, Russell Moran, Jay Ogle, Rachel Pettijohn, Elizabeth Plantz, Susan Sala, Deborah Scaccia, Ryan Scago, Bryan Stowell, Dawn Syrko, Andrew Toth, Juan Urrea-Toro, Matthew Vrabel, Jaclyn Watroba, Autumn Wigglesworth, Richard Winnett and Michele Zatorski. Richmond: Dannielle Forget and Tyler Kern. Rowe: Amanda Bosley. Savoy: Teri Hoag and Hillary Maselli. Sheffield: David Armstrong, Suzanne Cowen, Allison Rote and Bobbie Jo Segalla. Southfield: Brooke Humes and Hunter Tranter. Tyringham: Laurie Groves. Williamstown: Christopher LaValley. Windsor: Eric Giansiracusa. Worthington: Ashley Sampson. New York Canaan: Alisha Gordon. New Lebanon: James Adams. Stephentown: Natalie Adorno. Vermont Bennington: Jeffrey Leake, Caitlin MacDonald and Thomas Marchinkowski.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of Amenities

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

LENOX, Mass. — Are you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you.

Built in 2004, this seven-bedroom, and nine-bathroom home is 7,073 square feet on more than an acre. The home comes with an elevator to the lower level to access a theater, sauna, gym, wine cellar, massage room, and its very own soda fountain. 

The home also has a guest house with a saltwater pool. A multi-car garage greets you with heated floors.

The this home is listed for $4,950,000 and is located in the 125-acre, gated Pinecroft compound.

We spoke to Leslie Chesloff, the listing agent with William Pitt Sotheby's.

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

Chesloff: This gated Berkshire stone estate truly redefines luxury living in the Berkshires. What sets it apart is the rare combination of resort-style amenities and complete privacy. The property offers Canyon Ranch-level wellness living with a full spa experience at home — including a sauna, massage room, and gym — plus an eight-seat hi-def theater with wine cellar for entertaining. The heated, gunite saltwater pool and spa are complemented by a fully equipped pool house with a guest suite and complete kitchen, perfect for extended family or guests.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

The moment you step inside, you're struck by the quality and craftsmanship — those 300-year-old reclaimed timber floors set an immediate tone of authenticity and warmth. The scale is impressive but never overwhelming; this is a home designed for gracious living, not just show. The natural light, cathedral ceilings, and thoughtful flow between spaces create an inviting atmosphere that balances grandeur with genuine comfort.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?

This home feels like a private wellness retreat meets sophisticated family estate. There's a serene, spa-like quality throughout — enhanced by features like the sauna, steam shower, and massage room — but it never feels clinical or cold. The Berkshire stone exterior and reclaimed timber floors ground the home in a sense of place and permanence. It's designed for people who appreciate the finer things but want to actually live well — whether that's screening a film in the eight-seat theater with wine from your own cellar, hosting poolside gatherings, or simply unwinding in your own spa sanctuary.

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

This is perfect for the discerning buyer who values wellness, privacy, and culture in equal measure. I envision someone who spends their days hiking or exploring the Berkshires, then comes home to unwind in the sauna or pool. They might entertain guests in the theater wine room, host multi-generational gatherings with family staying in the pool house guest suite (which has a full kitchen), and appreciate being minutes from Tanglewood, world-class dining, and Berkshire arts.

This could be an executive looking for a primary residence with work-from-home flexibility (there's an office/bedroom suite), a wellness-focused family, or empty nesters who want to host adult children and grandchildren in style and comfort.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

Picture Saturday morning: you're sipping coffee on the terrace overlooking your heated saltwater pool, planning a day at Tanglewood. Your guests are making breakfast in the pool house kitchen — they have their own private retreat but are steps away when you're ready to gather. Evening arrives, and you screen a favorite film in your eight-seat theater, selecting a perfect bottle from your wine cellar. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle that brings resort-level wellness, entertainment, and hospitality to your doorstep — all within a secure, maintenance-free compound where nature meets luxury.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Absolutely. The home includes an elevator for multilevel accessibility, which is both practical and forward-thinking. The lower level is exceptionally well-conceived — a true entertainment and wellness wing featuring the eight-seat hi-def theater, wine cellar, sauna, gym, massage room, and even a charming soda fountain. The gourmet kitchen has been recently updated, customized wet bar, while outdoor living is elevated with the heated gunite saltwater pool/spa, firepit, and that incredible pool house with guest suite and full kitchen. Also, new HVAC system and heated driveway.

Thoughtful details like cedar closets, steam showers, central vacuum, and backup generator show this home was built to the highest standards.

You can find out more about this house on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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