BHS Announces Two New Trustees

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David Moresi and Ana Suffish were elected to the BHS Board of Trustees.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of David Moresi and Ana Suffish to the BHS Board of Trustees. 
 
Moresi and Suffish were both recently elected to three-year terms.
 
"We are excited to welcome Ana and David to the BHS Board of Trustees," said BHS President and CEO Darlene Rodowicz. "Both are recognized leaders in our community, and BHS will be lucky to benefit from their perspectives as we continue working to advance health and wellness for everyone in the region."
 
David Moresi, a native of North Adams, studied at Union College in Schenectady, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997. He soon returned to the Berkshires where he embarked on an entrepreneurial career. In 2000, Moresi established the firm of Moresi & Associates, a diverse real estate management, investment, and development company in North Adams. He has made a strong commitment to bringing jobs and businesses to North Adams and has had great success with achieving that with the redevelopment of the NORAD Mill. Moresi has developed numerous small businesses for more than a decade, including the NORAD Toy & Candy Company, NORAD Café, as well as being a partner in Moresi Real Estate Partners and co-owner of Grazie Italian Ristorante. He serves as Chair of the Williamstown Fire District Prudential Committee, Treasurer of the Board of Northern Berkshire EMS, and is a member of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board. He resides in Williamstown with his wife, Amy, and two daughters, Tess and Alli.
 
Ana Suffish has been the director of the Berkshire Community College Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program since January 2018. In this role, she serves over 115 students each year, overseeing a variety of free classes for adults who are not native English speakers. Prior to her position at BCC, she worked in the Pittsfield Public School system as an ESOL tutor for seven years. A native of the Berkshires and the daughter of two Guatemalan immigrants, Suffish is a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. She started her professional career in the human resources field in Boston but returned to the area with her husband and growing family in 2001. Suffish serves on the Board of Berkshire County Kids Place and Violence Prevention Center and enjoys hiking and alpine skiing.   
 
  




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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Colonial in South Pittsfield

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a classic New England Colonial in the city? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 66 Emerson Ave.

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home was built in 1924 and has 1,540 square feet with 0.15 acres.

The house features the original hardwood floors with a tiled kitchen that has granite countertops, and a heated sunroom.

The house also has a detached one-car garage and was recently updated with electrical, windows, and kitchen, leaving less worry for the new owners. 

It is currently on the market for $315,000 but is pending.

We spoke with Carrie Lobovits Wright with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

It offers an incredibly spacious, open yet cozy layout with a perfect blend of functional living and charm. Having a four-season sunroom is such a wonderful feature; combined with the updated kitchen, which includes an absolutely adorable pantry with glass cabinets and a separate dining area, this home offers incredible value at this price point. It's truly a standout!

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

Imagine hosting delightful dinners in the charming dining room, preparing meals in the roomy kitchen, and unwinding at the end of the day in the lovely sunroom or the warm, inviting living room. Thoughtfully crafted to make everyday living a joy, it's also perfect for entertaining friends and family.

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

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