Berkshire Workforce Board Welcomes New Board Member

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Workforce Board announced the appointment of Maureen McLaughlin, Vice President of Operations & Strategy and Chief of Staff at Mill Town Capital, as its newest Board member.
 
In her dual executive role, McLaughlin leads operational and strategic initiatives across Mill Town Capital's recreation and hospitality portfolio, with full P&L responsibility. She also serves as an advisor to CEO Tim Burke, supporting capital planning, organizational strategy, human resources, and community impact efforts. Her work emphasizes connecting business growth to the needs of local communities across the Berkshires.
 
Prior to joining Mill Town Capital, McLaughlin served as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Berkshire Community College, where she led the institution's five-year strategic plan and served as Interim Executive Director of Workforce Development. In that role, she advanced sector-aligned programming to better meet regional workforce needs. Her earlier career includes executive positions at Open Environment Corporation, BrainSell Technologies, and MDL Consulting.
 
McLaughlin holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership in Education from Endicott College, an MBA from University of Rochester, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University. She is also a published author on human-centered design in higher education and a strong advocate for equity, community access, and economic opportunity in the Berkshires.
 
"We are excited to welcome Maureen to the Board of Directors," said Heather Boulger, Executive Director of MassHire Berkshire.  "Her leadership experience across sectors and deep commitment to workforce development and community impact will be a tremendous asset to our mission."
 
Board members are appointed for 2-year terms by Mayor Peter Marchetti, serving as the Chief Elected Official for the Berkshire Workforce Area. 
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Parks Commission OKs Lessons at Pittsfield Pickleball Facility

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's pickleball culture is ramping up with classes at the Benedict Road courts.  

On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved Michael Latini's request to offer pickleball lessons at the facility, which opened a couple of years ago

Certified instructor Michael Latini plans to offer one-hour lessons to beginner-to-advanced level players from August to November on Tuesdays.  

Latini has been a member of Berkshire Mountain Pickleball for eight years and was on the committee that helped erect the courts. He has seen the organization grow from around 100 people to about 400 people, and lives nearby, playing up to five times a week. 

"So I'm very passionate about pickleball," he explained. 

He traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to become a certified pickleball teacher, and is Berkshire County's USA Pickleball ambassador, which entails getting pickleball to grow and teaching people how to play. 

The sport has also positively impacted his health. 

"One of the benefits that I've had out of pickleball is I'm a Type 2 diabetic, and through pickleball, I've been able to get off insulin, which my doctor was thrilled about," Latini said. 

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