BCC Names Two to Board of Trustees

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the election of two members to its Board of Trustees. 
 
The board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts.
 
Julie Fallon Hughes of Dalton is president and chief executive officer of Adams Community Bank, a role she assumed in August 2024. With over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, Hughes has held senior leadership positions at First Indiana Bank, M&I Bank, BMO Harris Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and most recently at Northwest Bank. She is widely recognized for her strategic leadership and her ability to guide teams through complex organizational change. Her approach reflects the bank’s long-standing mission of supporting the people and communities of the Berkshires through exceptional service and charitable giving. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Hughes is deeply committed to community engagement. She has held leadership roles with organizations such as Allies for Children, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Imani Christian Academy, focusing on education, child advocacy, and regional development.
 
Victor X. Reyes of Pittsfield, a liberal arts student at Berkshire Community College, is actively engaged in leadership roles including student trustee, parliamentarian, and student leader within the Student Government Association (SGA). They participate in various volunteer activities such as operating at Pittsfield Carousel, environmental efforts with the Green Team, beekeeping, and advocacy through MASSPIRG. Work experience includes roles as a student engagement intern, library work-study, front desk at Paterson Field House, shift lead at Burger King, and Amazon Flex driver, demonstrating a blend of leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

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The Grand Coming to North Street, Bousquet Under New Food Management

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Grand has secured its liquor license, and the McNinch Restaurant Group now operates Bousquet Mountain’s restaurant, its third eatery in the city. 

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved the transfer of all alcohol-seven-day liquor licenses for The Grand on North Street and the ski area at 101 Dan Fox Drive.

The former Iztac Mexican Restaurant has given way to a more subdued, moody facade as local Gordon Hebler prepares to open as an oyster bar and piano lounge with seafood options. Its liquor license was transferred to Chesnut Catering doing business as The Grand, owned and managed by Hebler.

He envisions following the theater and music programs in the county, closing for a couple of months at the beginning of each year.  Seating was also reduced from accommodating around 100 patrons to 60. 

"We're going to be pretty busy. I have that feeling anyway," Hebler said. "…If the foot traffic is any indication of what we're going to see, I'm very excited." 

An entertainment license was also approved for The Grand. A piano and vocalist are planned for Wednesday through Sunday evenings; an opening date has not yet been set. 

"It’s not just a run in and grab a quick bite and run out," Hebler said. "It's a little bit more involved."

The board also approved an all-alcohol seven-day liquor license transfer from Fresh Powder LLC to the McNinch Restaurant Group for Drifters Bar and Restaurant, located in Bousquet’s ski lodge, and the ski area.

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