CHP Names Primary Care Physician to North Adams Family Medical and Dental

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dr. Leigh LoPresti has joined the primary care team at CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental.

A family medicine physician, LoPresti is a former chief medical officer at Battenkill Valley Health Center in Arlington, Vt. He has practiced medicine in Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and, most recently in Randolph, Vt. He has served on the faculties of the UMass Medical Center, the University of Vermont, Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

A graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Amherst College. He completed residencies in Fayetteville, N.C., and in Burlington, Vt., followed by fellowships and research appointments; and he was faculty scholar in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He has been active in medical practice organizations and committees and has received numerous awards and honors for his work. He has published papers and conducted lectures, peer-reviewed workshops and presentations around the United States.

For an appointment at CHP North Adams Family Medical and Dental Center, call 413-664-4088.

McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. 

 

The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication. 

 

"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."

 

LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates. 

 

"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.

 

The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.

 

"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back.