Craneville Place of Dalton Welcomes New Administrator

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DALTON, Mass. — Craneville Place of Dalton Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center has named Christina Rootes-Hunter as the company's administrator.

Rootes-Hunter will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility, overseeing all departments and general management responsibilities.

Rootes-Hunter, who holds degrees in both gerontology and law, has nearly 30y years of experience as an administrator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has been a member of AHCA (American Health Care Association) for many years, and has served as vice president at the Holland Council on Aging for the past six years. In her previous roles, she has successfully lead her team in delivering quality service, has offered strong staff leadership and was deeply involved in community development. This background has helped Rootes-Hunter to make an easy transition to Craneville Place.

"We are so excited to have Tina on board. She will bring a fresh perspective and approach to our center," said Andrew Gillis, vice president of operations for Bane Care Management, the management organization for Craneville Place. "Tina has a proven track record of skills leading staff to achieve set goals, while creating an environment that values compassion, dignity and respect for our residents."

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Craneville Place offers a serene country setting and is conveniently located near downtown Pittsfield and Berkshire Medical Center. Its 89 bed skilled nursing facility offers short term rehabilitation and long term care. For more information, call 413-684-3212.

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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company Permit

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. 
 
The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there. 
 
The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction. 
 
Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right.
 
It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the change. 
 
Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid disturbing the quality of life and neighborhood. 
 
There weren't any residents present during the meeting who expressed concerns regarding this change.
 
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