BCArc Promotes Vice President, Director

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chris Melski has been named BCArc's Vice President of Residential Services.

He will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley.

A licensed Construction Supervisor, he will continue to oversee the maintenance of all properties for the Agency – the residential programs, an apartment building, day programs, offices, and a fleet of dozens of vans. He has spearheaded numerous BCArc programs, including the Men's Group, which addresses issues around men's health, social interaction, dating, and other related issues.

Previously a Co-Director of Residential Services, Chris has worked at Berkshire County Arc for more than 30 years. He started his time at BCArc as a Site Manager and rose through the agency to the Assistant Residential Coordinator, Residential Coordinator, Co-Director of Residential Services, and Vice President.

Erin Manson has been promoted to Director of Residential Services. Previously she was Co-Director. She will oversee support of the individuals with developmental disabilities living in BCArc's residential programs. Along with supervising dozens of residential programs and hundreds of staff, she will ensure the individuals BCArc serves remain healthy and experience enriched lives.

She started with BCArc in 2004 as an assistant site manager. She progressed to site manager, and then supervisor, before becoming co-director. Erin holds a Bachelor's degree in sociology and a minor in social work from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Historic Craftmanship on Park Avenue

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Friday, November 06, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a unique estate with historic craftsmanship? 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 1 Park Ave.

This four-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house was built in 1913 and is 6,755 square feet (which includes a finished third floor) with more than five acres.

The home is rich in character with wood flooring, a sweeping staircase, and original architectural details that are a rare find.

The main level includes a kitchen with a butler's pantry and a walk-in pantry. There is also a living room with fireplace, a den, drawing room, and multiple porches to enjoy the outdoors.

Upstairs you'll find the primary suite that includes a sitting room and a sun porch. It also has a bathroom with a jetted soaking tub, steam shower, and bidet.

The home also has a four-car garage and its finished third floor is perfect to use as another living space or a recreational room.

The house is on the market for $1,275,000.

We spoke with Sheila Thunfors with Stone House Properties who is listing the home.

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

It is so rare to find a house of this vintage with such exceptional craftsmanship and in such outstanding condition. To replicate would be near impossible and beyond exorbitant in cost. There is a remarkable balance of elegance with comfortable everyday living.