BCarc Name Assistant Director of Human Resources

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — McKayla Lewis has joined Berkshire County Arc as the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

She will support the Chief HR Officer in overseeing all aspects of the Department. Her office will be at the Main Office in Pittsfield.

Previously, she was the Human Resources Manager at The Mount, Edith Wharton Cultural Center. Before transitioning into human resources within the nonprofit sector, she worked in numerous roles within the hospitality sector including at the Grand Hyatt, San Francisco, as Assistant Operations Manager, and Housekeeping Manager at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa. McKayla has a passion for supporting people to be their best and supporting mission-driven organizations.

McKayla holds a degree in Hospitality Business Management with a minor in Human Resources, from Washington State University, and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Originally from Spokane, Washington, McKayla relocated from San Francisco to the Berkshires in 2020. She and her fiancé have enjoyed becoming a part of the community. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the region with her two dachshunds and gardening.

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

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:06PM / Sunday, August 30, 2026

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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