BCC Announces 2009 Spring Semester Dean’s List

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College has published its spring 2009 dean's list. Two hundred ninety-nine full- and part-time students made the list.

According to 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 125 students qualified for high honors:

Connecticut

North Canaan: Kara Zinke.

Massachusetts

Adams: Joanne Brooks, Courtney O'Neill, Dianna Perras and Laura Shafer.

Becket: Gerard Greene.

Cheshire: Michael Bostwick, Jillian Ciuk, Mark Dzbenski, Carly Lyons, Shannon Maloney, Melissa Prime and Melissa Tarjick.

Dalton: Brandon Bailey, Elisha Evangelisto, Amanda Garceau, Jonathan Haidak, Odete Herrmann, V. Thomas Herrmann, Joseph Kovacs, Ryan Kovacs, Alexander Lenski, Kayla O'Connor, Ashley Rose, India Waitt, David Wasielewski and Alan Will.

Great Barrington: Nichole Calero, Christina deRis, Kevin Guerrero, Deirdre Kavanah and Rosalia Padilla.

Hinsdale: David Oakes.

Housatonic: Ryan Caruso and Lindsey Martin.

Lanesboro: Vanessa Dion, Kyler Schelling and Sandra Wheeler. Lee: Cristhian Cabrera, Katherine Heath, Heather Ketchen, Melissa Koch, Sarah Langlais, Michael Maroney, Cody Mitchell, Jessica Mooney and Craig Simmons.

Lenox: Jennifer Blagg, Calla Delsignore, Michaela Duval, Seweryn Kolysko, Mary Lahart, Kendal Lenihan, Mark Millett, Doris Palmer and Charles Schutz.

Lenoxdale: Linda Stringer.

Mill River: Shannon Bertoli.

North Adams: Kelsey LeClair, Robert Noel and Kayla Tooley.

Peru: Melissa Kerr.

Pittsfield: Haley Adelson, Jacquelyn Aulisio, Hannah Bartini, Joao Bortolotto, Laurie Brindle, Holly Bruno, Nicole Carnevale, Rene Chapman, Meaghan Colombari, Carrie Crawford, Crystal Czerno, William Deane, Jr., Joanne DiPietro, Robin Forman, Raina Ghai-Mehta, Kimberly Gritman, Tyler Grossjung, Mark Hebert, Brittany Herzog, Kimberly Hickson, Jeffrey Hiltpold, Jessica Hoskeer, Alisha Hyde, Vincent Iannacito, Justin Karpenski, Roman Kerm, Olga Korovkina, Kelly Lafontaine, Shawna Lahey, Trista Leach, Austin Liebenow, Anacelto Maiorano, Mollie McCarthy, Judith McNutt, Erin Meaney, Amy Millis, Emily Nadeau, Kevin O'Connell, Ben Osei-Kuffuor, Andreas Papahiu, Jacquelyn Pierce, Joseph Potash, Kristine Rose, Jessica Russo, Kimberly Shuler, Olivia Sibailly, Robert Stevens, Jr., Daniel Tamea, Jessica Thompson, Jayde Tulloch, Alisa Wadeesirisak, Jacquelyn Weatherwax, Katherine Wood, Ashlee Zanconato and Amy Zarazinski.

Sandisfield: Geoffery Baker.

Stockbridge: Ashley Kruszyna and Alan Weinman.

Tolland: Heather Wilson.

Washington: Nicole Lussier.

Woburn: Zinaida Kim.

New York

Hillsdale: Ronja Geilen.

New York City: Justin Abrams

The following 174 students qualified for honors:

Massachusetts

Adams: Christopher Biddy, Jacqueline Boisvert, Cynthia Capeless, Julie Dubis, Alexandra Filiault, Leilani Hartley, Cari Krzeminski, Darryl Lipinski and Thomas Robinson.


Ashley Falls: Mark Deming and Anna Papachristodoulou.

Becket: Tyler Miller.

Cheshire: Scott Clish, Daniel Sumy and Kevin Thomson.

Dalton: Angela Avanzato, Matthew Bessette, Kim Brophy, Laura-Lynn Dear, Michael Duffy, Angela Hoffman, William Huska, III, Matthew Mozzi, Andrew Schweitzer, Kimberly Smith and Joanna Suriner.

Great Barrington: Candice Golden, Nardorelle Milandou-Ngouamossi, Sharon Stewart and Joseph Young.

Hancock: Marilyn Johnston and Leia Nelson.

Hinsdale: Travis Derby.

Lanesboro: Heather Danylin., Erin Giguere, Jon Girard, Matthew Montini, Jayne Russo, Samantha White and Justin Wirtes.

Lee: Ashley Adams, Robert Adams, III, Clayton Beauchaine, Jr., Courtney Buratto, Charles Coughlin, Daniel Lewis and Mary Simmons.

Lenox: Michael Reynolds.

Middlefield: Amanda Baker and Akiko Fry.

Mount Washington: Paul Taylor.

New Marlborough: John Segalla.

North Adams: Sara Chilson, Victoria Guntlow, Nancy Jaramillo, Jaclyn Latimer, Kristen Pitroff, Jennifer Senecal and Jessica Walden.

Otis: Justin LePrevost.

Peru: Ashley Battaini and Molly McEwen.

Pittsfield: Silvana Aguirre, Chinessa Anderson, Megan Anello, Mollie Anello, Anthony Archambault, Kenneth Arnhold, Elena Bakushkina, Brianna Barnes, Lauren-Lee Barry, Amanda Barton, Emilyanne Bates, Ashley Betz, Roberta Boldyga, Kevin Borosky, Timothy Boyd, Donna Bryant, Heather Bunnell, Travis Burnell, Elizabeth Calderwood, Nicholas Cardillo, Daniel Carmon, Shaunna Christiana, Carrie Clement, Tara Condron, Matthew Connor, Brianna DiPietro, Stephanie Disbrow, Jamie Donald, Timothy Face, Jr., Rachael Fenn, Deana Fitch, Adwoa Frimpomaa, Emily Gardner, Casey Gifford, Lisa Gold, Jessica Hamling, Jonathan Hanson, Charles Harrigan, James Harrington, Kellie Harrington, Carolyn Hebert, William Jamross, Kathryn Jankowski, Richard Joseph, Marina Karapanagiotes, Maria Kennedy, Justin Kie-Burdick, Pamela Kight, Benjamin Kline, III, Dodzi Koffi, Kayla Lavalley, Patrick LeBourdais, David Letalien, Debra Malossini, Wendy Marin, Kristina Marley, Derrick Martin, Amy McCann, Edward McClain, Lynette Miller, Douglas Moretti, Ralph Nettleton, Lacie O'Keefe, Jay Ogle, Vannaka Ok Detlefsen, Emilie Papa, Leah Parker, Caley Parrott, Michaela Penna, Arindell Penny, Ashley Perkins, Damaris Pinkston, Theresa Pratt, Carly Pringle, Jean Richard, Kellie Robinson, Heather Root, Chanpanhra Ros, Emily Ruel, Sylvia Sacchetti, Teneisha Saunders, Tricia Saunders, Kristin Shepard, Timothy Shepard, Darcy Stall, Robert Sykes, Heather Thurston, Dana Tofani, Afua Tweneboah, Meaghan Weeden, Mark Wojtkowiak, Vladimir Zeleny and Paul Zwingelstein. Richmond: Christie Carusotto and Kimberly Massimiano.

Sheffield: Clairen Rivas, Amanda Spagnoletti and Julia Wells.

South Egremont: Lorenzo Romano.

Washington: Peter Borgnis and Sandra Cormier.

West Stockbridge: Matthew McMahon.

Williamstown: Lauren Phillips and Sarah Williams.

Windsor: Michael Van Deusen.

Worthington: Deborah Crossman and Eric McCarthy.

New York

Kinderhook: Michelle Cachet.

New Lebanon: Ashley Mole.

Stephentown: Alan Eckhardt

Valatie: Cecilia Stevens

Vermont

Stamford: James Beckwith
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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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