Berkshire Community College has announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2006 Semester that ended last month. According to Dr. Frances Feinerman, dean of academic affairs, 186 students made the list.
To be eligible for the list a student must have declared a major; completed a minimum of 12 non-repeated, traditionally graded credit hours during the semester; and achieved a 3.25 to 3.74 grade point average for Honors, or a 3.75 to 4.0 grade point average for High Honors.
The following 69 students qualified for High Honors:
Massachusetts:
Adams: Amanda Clerc and Beth McWhirt.
Becket: Danielle Holm and Casey Poulton.
Cheshire: Jonathan Zepka.
Dalton: Jonathan Baczek, Amanda Carmel, Daniel Decelles, Christine Frederick, Heather Grunin and Jesslyn Schnopp.
Florida: Christine Richardson.
Great Barrington: William Barscz, Jason Piernock, Brenna St. Pierre and J. Lea Weaver.
Hinsdale: Melissa Marchbanks.
Housatonic: Matthew O'Brien and Ann Marie Shaw.
Lanesboro: Caleb Appleton.
Lee: Brendon Puntin and Maria Shchegoleva.
Lenox: Lynn Kurdzionak, Laura Saldarini and Jared Tagge.
Mount Washington: Mike Zippel.
Peru: Christine Drew.
Pittsfield: Assompta Abanulo, Christopher Arena, Kaitlyn Birch, Angela Boibeaux, Christopher Brinton, Elizabeth Calderwood, Ryan Cavanaugh, Sandi Chen, Christopher Cote, Kelley Curley, Nicholaus Daverin, Jennifer DePatie, Amanda Galvagni, Samta Ghai, Allyson Hall, Katie Kirby, Hilary Kirchner, Michelle Kitterman, Anastasia Kosheleva, Lisa LaFollette, Racquel McBean, Jacob Menard, Justin Mierzejewski, Melissa Millett, Paul Perry, Deborah Scaccia, Ryan Scago, Lisa Schiavi, Katie Scholz, Amanda Sciola, Ariel Sims, Gagan Singh, Naval Singh, Rachael Stevens and Ni Zhu.
Sandisfield: Jessica Baker.
Sheffield: Julia Wells.
South Egremont: James Byrne III.
Stockbridge: Mary Flynn.
West Stockbridge: Evelyn Kerswell.
New YorkNew Lebanon: Tierney Rosenstock.
Stephentown: Timothy Sime
The following 117 students qualified for Honors:
Massachusetts:
Adams: Erica Atwell, Travis Cunningham, Wendy Gamache, Daniel Gancarz, Svetlana Korsakova, Amelia Tatro and Michael Trong.
Becket: Emily Osthoff and Stephanie Sawyer.
Cheshire: Julie Burdick, Amy Murdock, Garry Syrett and Amy Tracy.
Cummington: Gregory Owen and Megan Warriner.
Dalton: Sylvia Dario, Daniel Loehr, Nicholas Mears, Theresa Munch, Matthew Provencher, Nathan Rudd, Samantha Ruel and Whitney Smith.
East Otis: Shannon Poulin.
Great Barrington: Namphung Booranaseree, Meghan Flynn, Michael Huemmer, Elena Khramova, Samantha Luchi, Kira Murdock, Victoria Poulos, Nikolas Rivinus, Charlotte Roozekrans, Georgia Sparaco and Natasha Wallace.
Hinsdale: William Bodine and Nicole Brady.
Housatonic: Rachel Shepardson and Brian Wade.
Lanesboro: Carissa Calderwood, Heather Coons and Tara Young.
Lee: Grace Besaw, Bryan Comalli, Maura Kelly, Ryan McCusker, Erina McDarby, Cody Mitchell, Shannon Mitchell and Jason Sedelow.
Lenox: Rebecca Bliss, Lauren duPont, Suzanne Hobbs and Lucas Peters.
Lenoxdale: Rebecca Ramondetta.
Monterey: Daniel Hamill.
Pittsfield: Haley Adelson, Abrien Allison, Leona Barrett Andrew Benoit, Beverly Boody, Kevin Borosky, Seth Calebaugh, Nadine Chapman, Meaghan Colombari, Brandy Cormier, Nicole Cormier, Sarah Cuddihy, Brett Dalzell, Melissa Daoust, Stephanie Deutsch, Matthew DeWinkeleer, Jennifer Drury, Alyssa Furlano, Crystal Garneau, Jacob Gold, Daniel Goodrich, Kevin Gormalley, Daniel Haley, Samantha Horton, Wendy Hubbard, Amanda Hunt, Alexander Hurst, Cheyenne Kaptanoglu, Jenna Kruger, Daniel Larrow, David Letalien, Kristen Lincoln, Brianna Lison, Erika Locke, Todd May, Amy McCann, Jamie McCullough, Ricky Mercado, Timothy O'Keefe, Tristan Petricca, Edward Pezze III, Kristen Polito, Emily Serridge, Bryan Stowell, Arianne Stuerzel, Kori Thompson, Erica Torres, Natasha Utter, Julia Vlasenko, Vincent Wixsom and Michele Zatorski.
Plainfield: Kathryn Howes.
Southfield: Hunter Tranter.
Washington: Briana Schnopp.
Williamstown: Charles Cochran and Christopher LaValley.
Worthington: William Breymann.
New YorkCanaan: Jessica Bartlett and Katherine Edwards.
New Lebanon: James Adams and Amanda Morgan.
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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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