BCC Announces Spring Semester Dean’s List

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Berkshire Community College has published its Spring 2008 Dean’s List. Two hundred eighty-two 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 134 students qualified for High Honors.

Connecticut

Lakeville: Robin Forman.

Norfolk: Mary Bruey.

Massachusetts

Adams: Leilani Hartley, Cari Krzeminski, Rebecca Randall, LauraShafer and Justin Timoney.

Becket: Donna Britton-Witruk and Cynthia Taylor.

Cheshire: Michael Bostwick and Melissa Prime.

Clarksburg: Avis Merrill.

Dalton: Kim Brophy, William Huska III, Joseph Kovacs, David Wasielewski and Alan Will.

Florida: Laurie Burdick and Christine Richardson.

Great Barrington: Kelly Bednarik, CandiceGolden, Jennifer Lechleitner and ChantalMcMillan.

Hinsdale: Nicole Brady.

Housatonic: Sarah McGlinchey-Belitz.

Lanesboro: Heather Coons and Jon Girard.

Lee: Robert Adams III, Alicia Bourdon, Gary Cannon, Jr., Jessica Carty, Bryan Comalli, Susan Kelly, Heather Ketchen, Sarah Langlais, Cody Mitchell, Nicole Nowe, Katherin Phillips, Rachel Philp, Kristen Popma and Tiffany Sermini.

Lenox: Donald Ahrens, Cristhian Cabrera, Vladimir Jevtic, Seweryn Kolysko, Renu Linberg, Bliss Nugent, Doris Palmer and Laura Saldarini.

Monterey: Raymond Duryea.

Mount Washington: Mike Zippel.

North Adams: Kelsey LeClair, Robert Noel, Amanda Saunders and Jennifer Senecal.

Pittsfield: Mollie Anello, Rachel Appell, Kristin Bailey, Lyndsay Barber, Melissa Bohan-Hallenbeck, Glenda Brewer, Mary Brooks, Michelle Cachet, Lisa Casey, Christopher Couig, Patricia Curley, Zachari Durso, Katherine Elliott, Bonnie Errichetto, Audrey Fredette, Emily Gardner, Jodilyn Golden, Kimberly Gritman, Carolyn Hebert, Mark Hebert, Brittany Herzog, Celencia Hill-Gladden, Samantha Horton, Lorelei Hudson, Audry Kelly, Pamela Kight, Zinaida Kim, Hilary Kirchner, Cassandra Leab, Patrick LeBourdais, Nicole Lowery, Anacelto Maiorano, Allison Marino, Kristina Maziliauskaite, Judith McNutt, Erin Meaney, Emily O'Rourke, Ben Osei-Kuffuor, Emilie Papa, Michaela Penna andrew Polidoro, Joseph Potash, Carly Pringle, Peter Ramos, Heather Root, Ashley Rose, Emily Scarpa, Benedetto Sciola, Diana Seminario, Eric Simmons, Ariel Sims, Naval Singh, Katherine Sonsini, Michael Steben andrew Therrien, Meagan Trembley, Jacquelyn Weatherwax, Sara Wehry, Dorothy Wickenheisser and Ni Zhu.

Sandisfield: Geoffery Baker.

Savoy: Lynn Kurdzionak.

Sheffield: Donna Malin and Dana Tofani.

Stockbridge: Stephanie Adler.

Washington: Briana Schnopp.

West Stockbridge: Christopher Dellea, Evelyn Kerswell, Michael Reis, Brian Rice and Victoria Street.

Williamstown: Leah Brundige.

Windsor: Melissa Rousseau.

Worthington: Deborah Crossman.

New York

East Chatham: Dennis Gawron.

Hillsdale: Sherry Eastman.

New Lebanon: Ashley  Mole.


Stephentown: Sarah Mitchell.

Valatie: Cecilia Stevens

The following 148 students qualified for Honors.

Connecticut

Warren: Mirinda Wheeler-Pettit.

Massachusetts

Adams: Jacqueline Boisvert, Alexandra Filiault, Corinne Fowler, Kira Smith and Michael Trong.

Becket: Diana Chihai, Tyler Miller, Stephanie Sawyer and Cassie Welch.

Cheshire: Julie Burdick, Christina Duprea, Alden Grover, Shannon Maloney, Virginia Marauszwski, Laura Nylic, Danielle Serafin and Daniel Sumy.

Clarksburg: Branden Simard.

Dalton: Angela Avanzato, Jaime LaFreniere, Christopher Moore, Matthew Mozzi, Paula Saville, Autumn Sheehan, Kimberly Smith and Ashley Wasuk.

Glendale: Blair Clark.

Great Barrington: RyanCaruso, Christopher Condry, Kevin Guerrero, Urszula Orczykowska, Theodore Pryjma, Justyna Psik, Ann Sawyer and Sharon Stewart.

Hinsdale: David Oakes and AijaTrufant.

Lanesboro: Emily Adams, Vanessa Dion, Leon Lazarevic, Heidi Weber, Samantha White and Courtney Wooliver.

Lee: Rebecca Childs, Stevanne Decker, Susan Holian, Maura Kelly, Andres Naranjo and Lindsay Reidy.

Lenox: Amy Baczek and Laura Gross.

Lenoxdale: Kileen Miller.

Mill River: Shannon Bertoli.

Monterey: Daniel Hamill.

New Marlborough: John Segalla.

North Adams: Bonnie Belanger, Nathaniel Brennan, Amanda Chenail, Edward Horsfall, Amber Martell, Angela Perez and Jessica Walden.

North Egremont: Simon Brown.

Peru: Christine Drew, Elizabeth Kool and Molly McEwen.

Pittsfield: Haley Adelson, Fae Allison, Lauren-Lee Barry, Hannah Bartini, Hilary Bashara, Kacey Boos, William Botto, Joanna Brady, Elizabeth Calderwood, Sze Cheng, James Cimini, Carrie Clement, Tara Condron, Paul Corio, Barbara Cunningham, Brandiann D'Avella, Nicholaus Daverin, Thomas Daverin, Simone de Souza, Erika Dubis, Alicia Freniere, Jacob Gold, Gabrielle Graham, Jessica  Hamling, Jonathan Hanson, James Harrington, Kellie Harrington, Kristine Heimann, Justin Hillman, Alisha Hyde, Dahania Ingram, John Ireland, Aisha Jackson, Anne Jones, Richard Joseph, Elise Kassmieh, Alaina Keegan, Constance Krayer, Benjamin Latini, Karen Lemieux, Rian Martin, Jennifer Metcalf, Megan Mickle, Emily Nadeau, Dat Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen, Marisa Nickerson, Jay Ogle, Kimberly Paquette, Ryan Purdom, Erin Ramsey, Rachelle Scace, Shawn Schaffer, Jeffrey Schneider, Katie Scholz, Timothy Shepard, Joseph Sicotte, Elena Situlina, Kellie-Jean Sprague, Jessica St. John, Darcy Stall, Catherine Stechmann, Bryan Stowell, Caitlyn Tuggey, Jayde Tulloch, Liza Valenti, Stefan Veremko, Elizabeth Webster, Celeste Wheelock and Cynthia Williams.

Richmond: Kimberly Massimiano and Melani Mielke.

Sheffield: Clairen Rivas.

South Egremont: James Byrne III.

Stockbridge: Miyoko Kato.

Washington: Juliana Brunell and Margaret Macha.

West Stockbridge: Sharleen Beebe.

Windsor: Paul Shelomis.

New York

Albany: Gardar Gudmundsson.

Canaan: Jessica Bartlett
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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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