BCC Announces Virtual Info Sessions for Criminal Justice and Human Services Programs

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a virtual open house session for Criminal Justice and Human Services programs on Wednesday, May 19 at 4:30 pm. 
 
Current and prospective students can register for the Zoom session by visiting www.berkshirecc.edu/openhouse and scrolling down to the "Program Info Sessions" section.
 
The program will begin with opening remarks from Dr. Laurie Gordy, Dean of the Humanities and Behavioral & Social Sciences Division. Dr. Gordy will then introduce program advisors and faculty from both programs, who will present program overviews discussing courses, program requirements and workload, and transfer and career opportunities.
 
Attendees will enter "breakout sessions" for their respective programs of interest and will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Kari Dupuis, Professor of Human Services and Program Advisor for the Human Services Program; Pam Coley McCann, Associate Professor of Human Services; Reena Bucknell, Professor of Criminal Justice and Chairperson of the Behavioral & Social Sciences Department; Gene Baker, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice; and Patrick Barry, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice.
 
After the breakout sessions, the Admissions Department will present an overview of the admissions process, followed by a brief presentation from the Financial Aid office. A question-and-answer session will conclude the program.
 
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (413) 236-1636.

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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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