BCC Announces Hire of Two Staff Members

07:01AM / Wednesday, August 05, 2026Print Story | Email Story

Justin Maaia and Evan Mayotte

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two staff members.

Justin Maaia joins Berkshire Community College as Special Programs Coordinator, TRIO. Maaia has been teaching and advising students since 2005, first at Saint Joseph Central High School in Pittsfield and, most recently, at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. In addition to teaching religious studies and philosophy courses, he has mentored teachers as a visiting scholar and now consultant for the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education. Maaia holds an MA from Boston University and a BA from Suffolk University. A native of Berkshire County, he loves to hike with his wife and daughters and have dinner at home with close friends.

Evan Mayotte joins BCC as a Maintainer I. Mayotte was born in Pittsfield and has lived here his whole life. A self-proclaimed huge sports fan, he especially enjoys football. His favorite team is the Miami Dolphins. Mayotte also enjoys reading, music, games and spending time with friends and family.

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Pittsfield Now Has 3 Splash Pads

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:26PM / Sunday, August 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— New facilities are coming to city parks.

A splash pad is now running at Durant Park, and a mini-pitch soccer field will be installed at Crane Park this fall. During the last Parks Commission meeting, Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath delivered project updates.

"We want to see these parks utilized. This is all about healthy Pittsfield," he said during the commission's July 21 meeting.

"Let's activate our parks and use the commission to really sensibly look at other improvements."

This is Pittsfield's third splash pad, the others at Clapp Park and The Common. Constructed by Baskin Builders, the outdoor water attraction is button-operated and has a variety of water elements for different ages.

The facility soft-opened recently, and Pittsfield plans to host a formal ribbon-cutting this month with the Westside Legends and Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.

"That project went really well, and we're really looking forward to offering a splash pad down at that great little park," McGrath said.

Durant Park, a 2.1-acre park at 30 John St., also hosts a 4,750-square-foot playground, basketball court, softball field, picnic area, and sitting areas. It is located in the heart of the West Side neighborhood and is within walking distance of many households.

In December, the City Council accepted $215,980 from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to install a stormwater treatment system on Francis Avenue and a splash pad at the park. BRPC agreed with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program to administer the funds.

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