Berkshire Community College Announces New Hires, Promotions

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College has announced new faculty and staff additions as well as recent promotions.

Julia Curletti of Richmond, Mass., has joined BCC as staff assistant to the dean of enrollment management and student success. She previously worked at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston as a program coordinator. She garnered a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and attended New England Law.

Alyssa Felver has been named assistant professor of practical nursing. A registered nurse in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, she previously worked at the Berkshire Medical Center. Prior to that, she was a critical care registered nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Florida and a bachelor's in biology from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. She resides in Dalton, Mass.

Lori Moon of Pittsfield has joined BCC's faculty as an assistant professor of practical nursing. Prior to joining BCC, she was a case manager and education specialist at Berkshire Medical Center. She previously worked at HospiceCare in the Berkshires for approximately 20 years. She earned an associate's degree from Springfield Tech Community College, an associate's degree in nursing from BCC and a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.



Lawrence Stalvey has been promoted to academic counselor with BCC's TRIO (Talents, Resources, Initiative, Opportunity) Program, a federally funded program designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. He previously was a learning specialist with TRIO. A resident of Lanesborough, Mass., he holds an associate's degree from BCC and a bachelor's degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass.

Charles Stephens has joined BCC as the coordinator of career planning and placement. He is responsible for providing counsel to students regarding career options. He previously held numerous positions at Philadelphia University, Saint Louis University and Michigan State University. He most recently worked as area coordinator for residence education at Philadelphia University. A graduate of Michigan State University, he holds a bachelor's degree in finance and a master’s degree in student affairs administration. He currently resides in Williamstown, Mass.

Peggy Williams of Lanesborough, Mass. has been promoted to academic coordinator with BCC's TRIO Program. She previously worked for more than a decade as an academic counselor and learning specialist with TRIO. She has a breadth of experience working in administrative/management roles at human services organizations in Berkshire County. She earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College and a master's degree from the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy in Albany, N.Y.

 


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Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Down to 3

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Advisory Committee is down to three members. 
 
The five-member committee was established last June to examine all the options for a new police station or combined public safety facility, with the goal to have a recommendation to the Select Board by this December. 
 
The committee was established after Police Chief Deanna Strout demonstrated to the board the dire condition of the facility that is unable to meet state requirements. The condition of the facility has been worsening as the town explores its options. 
 
During a recent Select Board meeting, the deadline was pushed to April, following recent confusion on next steps. 
 
Craig Wilbur, former co-chair, put in his letter of resignation from the committee effective Dec. 31 and Anthony "Tony" Pagliarulo stepped down after being elected to the Select Board. 
 
During the last meeting, Wilbur stepped down from his role as co-chair following a heated discussion on next steps.
 
"As you know, during last evening's meeting the committee voted to extend its charge for an additional four months. While I fully respect and support the important work that lies ahead, I regret that due to other professional and personal commitments, I am unable to continue serving during this extended period," Wilbur said in his letter. 
 
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