Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff, Promotion

08:00AM / Sunday, December 18, 2022Print Story | Email Story

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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Berkshire Towns Can Tap State Seasonal Communities Resources

10:15AM / Monday, December 29, 2025

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced that 18 additional municipalities across Massachusetts have been designated as Seasonal Communities, opening up new tools, support and grant funding to help them manage seasonal housing pressures.

Created as part of the historic Affordable Homes Act signed into law by Governor Healey in 2024, the Seasonal Communities designation was designed to recognize Massachusetts communities that experience substantial variation in seasonal employment and to create distinctive tools to address their unique housing needs. The law also established the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council (SCAC).

"Our seasonal communities are a vital part of Massachusetts' cultural and economic fabric, but they're also home to essential workers, families, seniors, and longtime residents who deserve a place to live year-round," said

Governor Healey. "That's why we're committed to supporting these communities with innovative solutions like the Seasonal Communities designation to meet their unique needs, and I'm thrilled that we're offering this opportunity to 18 additional communities across the state. Everyone who calls these places home should be able to live, work and grow here, no matter the season."

The Affordable Homes Act identified several communities to automatically receive the designation, including:

All municipalities in the counties of Dukes and Nantucket;
All municipalities with over 35 percent seasonal housing units in Barnstable County; and
All municipalities with more than 40 percent seasonal housing units in Berkshire County.

To identify additional communities, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) reviewed available data, specifically focusing on cities and towns with high levels of short-term rentals and a high share of second- or vacation homes.

In Berkshire County, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, New Marlborough, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, West Stockbridge and Williamstown were designated.

As with the statutorily identified communities, acceptance of the designation for municipalities is voluntary and requires a local legislative vote. HLC will open an application for newly eligible communities that haven't accepted the Seasonal Communities designation to request consideration.

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