Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff, Promotion

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and a promotion.

New hires

Cody Johnson joins BCC as Special Programs Coordinator, Digital Technologies Coach.

Johnson was hired through the Supporting Urgent Community College Equity through Student Services (SUCCESS) program. Originally from Stamford, Vt., he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences. Johnson most recently worked for Mad Macs, first in Williamstown and then in Pittsfield, and also currently works as a freelancer developing virtual reality software. At BCC, he will provide student technology support in the Digital Commons.

Anthony Monteleone joins BCC"s STEM, Allied Health and Business Division as Administrative Assistant II.

Monteleone graduated from Siena College in 2021 with a bachelor of health sciences degree. Previously, he worked in the MRI department at Berkshire Medical Center and was also a Lab Technician/Office Assistant for BCC"s. Physical Therapist Assistant Program. A native of Dalton, Massachusetts, Monteleone originally planned to enter the medical field, but after "falling in love with Berkshire Community College and its community," he decided to make it his home.

Promotion

Gabriella Martinez has been promoted to Community/Outreach Counselor – SUCCESS Essential Needs Navigator.

She was previously Clerk IV for the Academic SUCCESS Coaching Division. A native of Berkshire County, Martinez attended American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog or doing yoga.

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll, State Officials Break Ground on Pittsfield Rail Improvements

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Thursday, October 29, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— State officials ceremoniously broke ground on rail infrastructure improvements as the train passed on Thursday.

They also celebrated the now permanent Berkshire Flyer and strides towards a passenger train connecting western, central, and eastern Massachusetts.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said everyone benefits when there are more ways to get around, particularly on rail.

"And because work like this isn't just about train service. We know it's going to help support our local businesses and bring families and loved ones together for the holidays and support our tourism industry. Certainly, strengthening the connections between Massachusetts and Berkshire County, from Berkshire all the way to the Cape," she said at the CSX Pittsfield Yard on East Street.

"This is the before. I can't wait to see the after. And with continued investments and partnership, we're going to make that happen."

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger explained that the groundbreaking marks an important milestone for improving existing services, but it's also a "down payment on the future West East Rail."

Several years ago, the state worked with CSX to establish a framework for piloting the Berkshire Flyer service seasonally on weekends between Pittsfield, Albany, and New York City. As part of that negotiation, a long-term agreement would depend on MassDOT contributing to infrastructure improvements to build corridor capacity and reduce potential for rail congestion.

After assessing the service’s performance and partnering with CSX to identify needed infrastructure investments to enable a permanent service, two projects were identified:

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