Three Hospitalized After Merrill Road Car Accident

Staff Reports 08:21AM / Monday, August 14, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Aug. 12, 2023 at approximately 1:00 PM, the Pittsfield Police Dept., Pittsfield Fire Dept. and County Ambulance responded to the area of 635 Merrill Rd for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries.

A 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck operated by a Mark Papkey, 52 of Pittsfield, was traveling north bound on Merrill Road, when he collided with a south bound 2006 Subaru Forester operated by a Parkpoom Seesangrit, 34 years of age of Pittsfield.

In addition to Mr. Seesangrit, the Subaru was also occupied by Phannee Seesangrit, 61 of Pittsfield, as well as Krobkul Seesangrit, 35 of Pittsfield.

As a result of this incident, Parkpoom Seesangrit and Phannee Seesangrit were transported to BMC for their injuries.

Krobkul Seesangrit was airlifted to Albany Medical Center for treatment of her life threatening injuries.

The two south bound lanes of Merrill Rd were closed to traffic for approximately 3 hours while the investigation into this collision took place and for the roadway to be cleared.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information concerning this incident is asked to contact Officer Brandon Gallagher of the Pittsfield Police Dept. at 413-448-9700 ext 549.

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Pittsfield's Christian Center Seeks Community Input on Services, Name

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Worker Dionisio Kelly, left, board member Kenny Warren, Executive Director Jessica Jones, and Food and Services Director Karen Ryan.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's a new year, and The Christian Center is looking at how it can serve the area in 2026 and beyond.

This includes a possible new name fueled by community forums in late January and early February.

"We're hoping people will come in and talk about the name, talk about what programs, what services they would like to see from us. What would be most meaningful," Executive Director Jessica Jones said.

"Because the population in this area has changed quite a bit, and we no longer serve just the West Side. We serve people from other parts of Berkshire County. So the hope is just to make it more inclusive."

The Christian Center was a stop on Berkshire Community College and NAACP Berkshires' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

The nonprofit will hold three input sessions at 193 Robbins Ave. to inform future programs and branding, and ensure that West Side voices are heard.

The sessions will be held on:

Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The center dates back to the early 1890s, when it was the Epworth Mission started by the Methodist Church to serve newly arrived immigrants and help them assimilate. The Christian Center was incorporated in 1974.

Over the decades, it has drifted away from a faith-based organization to a space for anyone who needs a meal, a warm jacket, a place to bring their child, or a meeting place. A space for everyone.

This is what center officials wanted reflected in the name.

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