Joanna Szwyd Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty announced that Joanna Szwyd, Licensed Real Estate Broker, has joined the company's Great Barrington brokerage. 
 
In her nearly 20-year career in real estate, Szwyd has worked with buyers and sellers on a range of transactions. She comes to the firm from Stone House Properties, where she spent five years as an Associate Broker, and she also worked previously as an Associate Broker with Barnbrook Realty and Century 21.
 
"We are excited to have Joanna join us. Throughout her career in real estate, Joanna has developed a reputation for being experienced, motivated and accessible to her buyers and sellers, and we know she will continue to bring those skills to our market," said William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty Berkshires brokerage manager Tim Donnelly.
 
A native of Krakow, Poland, Szwyd has lived in the Berkshires region for 30 years and has been a Realtor since 2005. She prides herself on helping clients make the sale or purchase of a home as smooth and stress-free as possible, putting her market knowledge, accessibility and positive outlook to work for every client. Szwyd previously worked as a personal trainer and brings her philosophy of helping people realize their dreams in every capacity to her role as a Realtor.
 
An avid outdoors enthusiast, Szwyd enjoys the Berkshires in all seasons through skiing, hiking and road cycling. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Berkshire County Chapter of USA Dance.
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Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.
 
Hundreds of community members gathered outside the Fire Department for the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial featuring a steel I-beam salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
 
The monument marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and its effect reached far and wide beyond New York, said Deputy Fire Chief James Mead.
 
"There are moments in our lives that become markers of time. Moments when we remember not only what happened, but where we were, who was beside us, and how the world somehow felt different afterwards," Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove said. 
 
"For those of us who experienced September 11, 2001 — it is one of those moments for us to share."
 
The acquisition of the beam was a multi-year effort initiated by the late Andy Moro, former commander of American Legion Post 298 in Housatonic, and was carried on by the Legion's second vice commander, John Morris. 
 
Morris said he was able to obtain the warped steel I-beam through connections he made during his time as a New York City firefighter.
 
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