Red Lion Inn Appoints General Manager

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Red Lion Inn announced the appointment of Stacey Gravanis as its new General Manager. 
 
With a career in hotel management spanning over two decades, Gravanis brings experience and a proven track record of success.
 
Gravanis' career in the hospitality industry is marked by achievements across various leadership roles, including Vice President and General Manager positions at prominent hotel brands. 
 
Her expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines such as P&L management, financial reporting, team leadership, strategic
planning, negotiations, communication, client relationships, business development, and operations management.
 
Prior to joining the Red Lion Inn, Gravanis served as the Area General Manager for Aimbridge Hospitality, where she was responsible for overseeing operations at three properties in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
 
Gravanis also served as the Vice President and General Manager at Falcon Hotel Corporation/Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. 
 
There, she led a team of 160 employees at a 325-room downtown property.
 
"Our mission is to create spaces that will enable people to connect in meaningful ways and Stacey embodies that principle," said Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality. "We are lucky and honored for her to take over as the next steward of the Red Lion Inn."
 
At the Red Lion Inn, Gravanis will leverage her experience to enhance operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
 
"I am thrilled to join the Red Lion Inn and contribute to its legacy of exceptional hospitality," said Gravanis. "This role is a unique opportunity to blend my passion for service excellence with the rich history and charm of this iconic property."

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Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney Fire

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Fire Chief Scott Turner called for mutual aid as soon as he saw flames. 
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building. 
 
Fire Chief Scott Turner said the blaze at 205 North St. was reported about 12:38 p.m.
 
"When I arrived on scene, we had a small amount of flames coming out of the eaves of the roof over by the chimney for the wood stove, and then we had light smoke conditions on the second floor," he said. 
 
Police Officers Andres Huertas and Elias Casey were first on the scene and immediately entered the single-family home to find the occupant was on the second floor. 
 
They helped her out of the building, Turner said, "they did a great job."
 
The chimney is a metal chimney and burn marks could been seen where it meets the eaves on the side of the building. 
 
North Street is a narrow residential way and firetrucks from Alford, Egremont, Monterey, Richmond, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge were parked along nearby streets. 
 
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