CHP Welcomes David M. Pascual to Board of Directors

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP)announced the appointment of David M. Pascual, Lead Partner at Studio Investments, as the newest member of its Board of Directors. 
 
David brings a blend of expertise from his career as a retail, consumer brands, and technology sector leader.
 
David's executive experience as CEO, CTO, and CFO provides CHP with a unique perspective as it continues to seek innovative ways to better meet the community's healthcare and social service needs. 
 
David holds an M.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. He is passionate about job creation, nonprofit organizations, innovation, and technology-driven solutions. He brings a global perspective shaped by his extensive international experience. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, David has been a part-time resident of Stockbridge for decades.  
 
"David's skillset, professional experience and community mindset make him a welcome addition to our Board," said Brian Drake, CHP
Board Member. "We are thrilled to have his insights and experience as we continue to serve and improve the health and well-being of our Berkshire community." 

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Elevated Mercury Level Found in Center Pond Fish

BECKET, Mass. — The state Department of Public Health has issued an advisory after a mercury-contaminated fish was found in Center Pond. 
 
According to a letter sent to the local Board of Health from the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention, elevated levels of mercury were measured in the sample taken from the pond. 
 
The concentration in the fish exceeded DPH's action level of 0.5 milligrams per kilogram, or parts per million. 
 
"This indicates that daily consumption of fish from the waterbody may pose a health concern. Therefore, DPH has issued a FCA for Center Pond recommending that sensitive populations should not eat chain pickerel and all other people should limit consumption of chain pickerel to 2 meals/month," the letter states.
 
The letter specifically points to chain pickerel, but the 60-acre pond also has largemouth and smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
 
The "sensitive populations" include children younger than 12, those who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant.
 
The Toxicology Division recommends reducing intake of "large, predatory fish" or fish that feed on the bottoms of waterbodies, such as largemouth bass and carp. More information on safely eating fish can be found here
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