Local Realtor Earns GRI Designation

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bishop West Real Estate announced that Pam Tworig, Realtor in the firm's Berkshire County offices, has earned the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation through the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
 
The GRI designation represents 90 hours of advanced, in-class real estate education, covering topics such as professional standards, contracts, finance, marketing, technology, and risk reduction. Realtors who achieve the GRI designation are recognized nationwide as having attained one of the highest levels of professional training in residential real estate.
 
The Graduate, Realtor Institute program meets rigorous standards established by the National Association of Realtors and is designed to help real estate professionals better serve buyers, sellers, and investors through enhanced knowledge, improved skills, and a deeper understanding of the industry.
 
Peter West, Co-Founder and Vice President of Bishop West Real Estate, congratulated Pam on this achievement.
 
"The GRI designation is truly the foundation for Realtors who want to elevate their craft," West said. "Holding a real estate license alone does not make someone qualified—ongoing education and mastery of the fundamentals are what set great professionals apart. Pam continues to demonstrate her commitment to excellence, and we are incredibly proud of her."
 
Corey Bishop, Co-Founder and President, also praised Pam's accomplishment and emphasized the company's dedication to professional development.
 
"Bishop West Real Estate agents hold more designations and advanced credentials than those at any other brokerage in Berkshire County," Bishop noted. "Pam embodies the standard we set for our team, and her earning the GRI designation reinforces our commitment to being the most knowledgeable and skilled real estate professionals in the region."
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Adams Fire Questions Impact of Retirement Mandate

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Fire District officials say the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will have a "catastrophic" impact on the Fire Department. 
 
After the Dalton Fire District was forced to retire four of its firefighters because of the mandate, the Adams Fire District is now questioning the impact it will have on its Fire Department. 
 
The district will seek a legal opinion regarding its available options. With Chief John Pansecchi set to retire, First Assistant Engineer David Lennon intends to run for the chief position, while Edward Capeless plans to run for Lennon's current role.
 
However, this mandate would also affect Capeless, so the district would need to seek a home-rule bill to waive the mandated retirement, which Lennon advocated they do as soon as possible because it is a lengthy process. 
 
Dalton had filed a home-rule petition last year but its fire chief was forced to retire because the bill is still sitting on Beacon Hill. 
 
Some wondered whether the policy applies to elected positions because they are not treated the same as employed firefighters. 
 
According to Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission Assistant Deputy Director Patrick Charles, the maximum age applies to all members of a paid department whether they are elected or not. 
 
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