BCC Announces Spring Semester Dean's List

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College has announced its spring 2018 dean's List.

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 Berkshire County students qualified for high honors:

Adams:
Alexandria T. Brandon, Justin N. Kaczowski, Laurie A. McArthur, Sonia M. McWhirt, Kelsy M. Pero

Alford: Chauncia E. Tucker

Ashley Falls: Jonathan D. Duerr, Dawn M. O'Neil, Tracy M. Stoddard

Cheshire: Shannon M. Gwozdz, Michaela M. Larkin, Melissa L. Pantano, Kia Yang

Clarksburg: Stephanie J. Rogers, Jessica L. Shank

Dalton: Shaina R. Benham, Deidre S. Brainerd, Hayden C. Cantoni, Jessie C. Downer, Lance D. Fyfe, Colleen M. Moran, Lisa A. Swigart, Martine D. Walsh, Bridget K. Wnukowski

Drury: Chase B. Lewis

East Otis: Leigha M. Chaffee

Great Barrington: Denise M. Foss, Madilyn M. Heller, Kassidy J. O' Leary, Shawn E. Paunchai-Green

Hinsdale: James K. Bodine, Caramia L. Castagna, Shawn C. Leary, Melody A. Marcella, Hannah M. Martin, Patricia A. O'Brien, Paige R. Speth

Housatonic: Ryan D. Higgins, Blythe A. Hinkley-Grady

Lanesborough: Kathleen M. Adamczyk, Katherine A. Burr, Lauri J. Byrnes, Timothy M. Schiek

Lee: Tyler V. Buratto, Kyle M. Gangell, Megan A. Scapin, Alicia A. Starsja, Jakob L. Touponce

Lenox: Marybelle L. Burns, Suzanne J. Cotton, Lior J. Gazit, Kaung M. Htay, Jon F. Hurley, Kati M. Perry

New Marlborough: Kristin E. Sanzone

North Adams: Sarah E. Adriance, Stephanie N. Ahearn, Meghan M. Birch, Chandler E. DeGrenier

Peru: Cassidy E. Brewer. Jordan A. Young

Pittsfield: Sahra K. Abderrahim, Fanny L. Ariza Corredor, Johannah L. Barenski, Emma H. Barile, Maribel Bedanrski, Chloe A. Boehm, Hunter S. Boos, Jamie L. Brown, Rebecca L. Cook, Britney D. Danials, Hannah M. Dargi, Ana E. Dermody, Alison M. Drozd, Lauren M. Eichorn, Maureen K. Feldman, Spencer E. Ferro, Sonia M. Garcia-Rijos, Christine L. Garrity, Caitlin S. Gelineau, Elisabeth C. George, Adlai N. Greene, Thomas E. Gwinnell, Nicole A. Haas, Jared A. Haddad, Spring F. Hajjar, Carly F. Holmes, Jisen Hu, Amy L. Hunt, Michelle L. Johnston, Jessica A. Kratka, Donna M. Kushi, Andrew J. LaDouceur, Kelsey E. Lane, Jessica J. Levy, Hannah J. Lifvergren, Bridget Mara-Williams, Alexandra W. McKnight, Marco T. Moreno, Thien C. Nguyen, Kestrel A. Padgett, Gita Pandey Paudel, Samantha A. Phillips, Pamela J. Preston, Lindsey A. Schnopp, Ryan J. Shea, John J. Spence, Shaun D. Squires, Shila J. Vallencourt, Carmen E. Villalobos Guevara, John J. Weichmann, Soncere M. Williams

Sandisfield: Lyndsay L. deManbey

Savoy: Caleb L. Keels

Sheffield: Jessica L. Abbott, William P. Hatch

South Lee: Lauren A. Mullen

Stockbridge: Theresa A. Kelly

Tyringham: April A. Curtin

West Stockbridge: America L. Lopez

Williamstown: Brian C. Cherubini, David A. Jolin, Tyra C. Nurmi


Windsor: Jonathan R. Bailey


The following Berkshire County students qualified for honors:

Adams:
Matthew E. Burdick, Samantha A. Dellaghelfa, Lauren M. DeRose, David T. Haley, Laura L. Knickerbocker, Paige M. McCarron, Adam A. Rodriguez, Gabriella Y. Shafer, Eric M. Sniezek, Keira N. Stern, Jade C. Tanguay, Susan A. Vincent, Kevin A. Wade

Ashley Falls: Grace L. James

Becket: Bridget M. Benoit, Nicole D. Ledoux, Rebecca J. Simmons

Cheshire: George S. Shetterly, Hayley H. Simard, Jacqueline A. Ziarnik

Dalton: Magdelin C. Bennett, Dalton V. Dean, Oksana O. Dix, John C. Morrissey, Adam H. Mulligan, Carlo F. Petrucci, Valerie L. Rose, Renee M. Saville, Dylan J. Sickell, Rachel R. Zink-Kavey

Drury: Allison F. Andrew

Great Barrington: Olivia X. Conforti, Alexandra E. Hoover, Kyle G. Hutson, Nikki Y. Kickery, Jesse B. Manning, William E. Moro, Jr., Clemente Sajquiy-Ramirez, Sandra D. Sermini-Curtiss, Bruna L. Shabazz, Julian M. Stanton, Gavin J. Ziegler

Hinsdale: Cassandra J. Gerwaski, Peighton J. Speth

Housatonic: Gregory P. DiLisio

Lanesborough: Devin M. Buda, Michelle M. Gingras, Nicole M. LeSagel Sarah A. Maher

Lee: Emma L. Bartini, Shane B. Boles, Joseph L. Coughlin, Danielle H. Davis, Taylor A. Fera, Padraic J. Sullivan

Lenox: Amy S. Bonn, Hunter D. Fox, Christopher M. LaFumee, Kenneth J. Salazar, Willie R. Smith, Jessica M. Zamboni

Lenox Dale: Kathryn M. Forbes

Monterey: Iolani deRis, Hannah J. Mulvey

Mount Washington: Alexander M. Furcht

North Adams: Jessica N. Ahearn, Matilda L. Brule', Cassandra S. Chicoine, Jessica M. Dunn, Patrick B. Elliott, Danielle N. Fronsman, Justin D. Graeff, Jonathon L. Koch, Courtney L. Peto, MacKenzie B. Soto, Janey M. Torres, Stephanie R. Velez-Vega

Otis: Brittany C. Phair

Peru: Lauren E. Bartlett, Michayla R. Cook, Sean P. Keller, Laura E. Marshall

Pittsfield: Charity Ainoosonm Rachel A. Akuffo, Stephanie L. Aube, Madison J. Backer, Michelle L. Bateman, Ryan J. Bellmore, Devon M. Bigelow, Zachary T. Blair, Shirley M. Borrero, Joshua M. Brilliant, Hayley R. Broderick, Cindy M. Cambi, Tinamarie Carpenter, Bernice N. Cobbinah, Grant J. Collingwood, Joshua P. Conant, Frederick A. Conyers, Jr., Misty N. Corio, Brittany Czarnecki, Amanda C. Czerwinski, Jonathan T. Daly, Mollie C. Daly, Lindsey M. Dambrauskas, Christopher E. Dellea, Shreya S. Desai, Kenyarda M. Dickerson, Alyssa Dion, Jennifer R. Downs, Alexandra M. Ely, Grace E. Ezan, John L. Fontaine, Kimberly A. Forrest, Jason A. Frazier, Marianne S. Fresia, Jared E. Gerard, Rosario Hammond, Tanner G. Hanford, Luke H. Hibbard, Kyle M. Hopkins, Rebecca L. Hughes, Demid S. Karpov, Mi Kim, Andrea M. Kirby, David N. Lareau, Alyssa J. Latimer, Kevin P. Lawton, Alichia M. LeFebvre, Zhiling Liang, Andrew C. Lockman, Amy N. MacDonald, Shaylyne Mancivalano, Meghan E. McClellan, Alyssa M. McCluskey, Erin N. McKeon, Mathieu J. Moreau, Stacie G. Morris, Mireille Moussoyi, Andrew J. Mucci, Kimberly A. Murray, Kyle W. Muzzy, Augustine K. Nangor Dennis G. O'Malley, Tomeka L. Parslow, Bailey N. Prescott, Chase R. Rahilly, Allison L. Ramsdell, Jennifer M. Renaud, Autumn M. Roberson, Katie A. Robertson, Siobhan A. Rodgers, Namasaran Samassi-Fofana, Gabriel J. Schultheis, Katherine E. Simonds, Lee C. Sotis, Katie L. Spence, Oliver W. Tierney, Jessica L. Twing, Juana Valqui, Raegan B. Van Rumund, Cruz Vazquez, Natalia I. Whalen, James C. Wilker, Ashley J. Wren, Artsem S. Yakavets

Sheffield: Eastlynd K. Bates, Francis E. Gulotta, Andrew J. Turnbough

Southfield: Cameron J. Dargie

Washington: Kacey M. Hatch

West Stockbridge: Liuba Kurtyn-D'herlugnan, Vanessa R. Troiano

Williamstown: Jamie E. Meehan, Sarah E. Turgeon   

Berkshire Community College (BCC) is a public, fully accredited, community college offering associate degree and certificate programs, as well as various other educational opportunities, primarily to the residents of Berkshire County and surrounding areas.


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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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