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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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Robin's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant. 

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