BCC Sets Date for Final Nursing Program Info Session

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College has set a final opportunity on Monday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. to attend a mandatory Nursing Information Session for students ready to enroll in the spring 2022 Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) cohort.

To RSVP, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/nursinginfo. The deadline to submit a complete matriculation form is Wednesday, Sept. 1.

The nursing program is recognized as one of the top ten nursing programs in the commonwealth, according to Nursing Schools Almanac's 2020 rankings. The ADN program at BCC is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

"Nurses are a critical part of the healthcare system and of the community," said admissions counselor Eleanore Velez. "In Berkshire County, nurses are in high demand. Our robust nursing programs prepare our students for entering the workforce immediately or continuing their education to earn a bachelor of science degree."

In addition to the ADN program, BCC also offers a licensed practical nursing to ADN bridge program, which is part of the college's Educational Mobility initiative. This opportunity is designed to help students who have completed their Practical Nursing Certificate join the Associate Degree in Nursing program with relative ease. The deadline for the spring 2022 bridge cohort is Monday, Nov. 1.

For more information about the nursing program or to schedule an appointment, contact Eleanore Velez at evelez@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-1636.

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Dalton Redevelopment Authority Seeks to Attract Veterinarian

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
02:04PM / Monday, March 02, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Redevelopment Authority is looking at revamping zoning to make it easier for a veterinarian to open an office.

This was prompted by resident Kevin Herkelman, an animal nutritionist who worked with veterinarians before retiring and moving to the area about a year ago.

He and his wife have many animals and found that area vet offices weren't accepting new patients or were booked out for a long time.

"When we moved here, we were looking for a vet. We have five dogs and a cat. I used to show dogs and things like that. When we tried to find a vet, we had a hard time even finding people taking new clients. So we ended up going over to Northampton. That's where we still are," he told a recent meeting of the authority.

He said it's more difficult to have to travel far, and even if residents have a veterinarian, it's likely in Pittsfield so they have to leave town.

Currently a veterinary office is only allowed in a B1, R1, or I1 zone and must be 100 feet from a boundary.

Herkelman and Chair John Boyle have been looking for a suitable location to entice a vet to come to the area but zoning has been an issue as it is very restrictive.

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