New Fairview Hospital Leadershp Announced

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Anthony Scibelli has been named a system vice president and the Chief Operating Officer of BHS's Fairview Hospital following a months-long, nation-wide search. 
 
Scibelli, currently the Vice President of Operations and Chief Administrative Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, will begin his new leadership role at Fairview in early September.  Emmett Schuster, Interim Vice President of Fairview, will be present to support the hospital during the transitional period.
 
"Fairview Hospital plays an integral role in making South County a better, healthier place for all – something we are very proud to support and celebrate," said Darlene Rodowicz, President and CEO of BHS. "It was important to our system that we appoint a thoughtful and dedicated leader who can guide our five-star Fairview Hospital during this pivotal time in healthcare, when we are facing ever-greater challenges and ever-greater opportunities."
 
Alec Belman, MD, Chief of Staff at Fairview and member of the search committee explained, "Tony stood out among a competitive group of candidates, not only for his deep expertise in hospital operations and administration, but also for his collaborative and dynamic leadership style."
 
Doreen Hutchinson, RN, Vice President and Chief Nurse at Fairview added, "We are thrilled that, with Tony, we have found a healthcare leader whose experience, knowledge, and skills are a perfect match for Fairview Hospital."
 
For the past 10 years, Scibelli has served as Vice President of Operations and Chief Administrative Officer at Cooley Dickinson Health Care in Northampton. Previously, he held several senior leadership positions with Utica, NY-based Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, eventually becoming Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Support Services and Post-Acute Operations following a merger with Mohawk Valley Health Systems.
 
"Fairview has an outstanding reputation as a hospital and as a community partner," said Scibelli. "I am excited to be joining such a dedicated team and look forward to working together to further enhance the important role that Fairview Hospital plays within the community's system of care."
 
Scibelli earned a Master of Business Administration at SUNY University of Albany. He has a Master of Science in Training and Development from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and a bachelor's degree from Worcester State University. He serves as an adjunct instructor at Elms College. In the community, Scibelli is an active volunteer and board member with organizations including the Lighthouse School, the Franklin and Hampshire County Regional Employment Board, Greenfield Community College, and the Northampton Survival Center.

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Coco's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant. 

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