BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Graduates of Practical Nursing Program

• Sarah McCormick, Academic Excellence in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who has the highest GPA within the LPN program and is given in acknowledgment of academic excellence in Nursing. This award recognizes the hard work and determination demonstrated by this student in the pursuit of nursing knowledge. 
• Jeidi Paredes, Clinical Excellence in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who performs exemplary delivery of nursing skills in the clinical setting. This award recognizes the role of advocacy in nursing by promoting compassionate and holistic patient centered care. 
• Edward Kuloba, Professionalism in Nursing: This award is presented to the student who is committed to high quality patient care, and role models teamwork and collaboration. This award recognizes the importance of communication, critical thinking and promotes the positive image of nursing. 

• Ahou Claudine Adiatou-Koffi, Pittsfield 
• Celia Armstrong, Housatonic 
• Gabrielle Barrett, Pittsfield  
• Marleigh Briggs, Cheshire  
• Yesmary Carela, Chicopee  
• Courtney Decker, Dalton  
• Erin Dillon, Pittsfield  
• Gretchen Ghada, Sandisfield  
• Miranda Harford, Pittsfield  
• Natoniah Kemp-Williams, Pittsfield  
• Chasidy Kery, Holyoke 
• Edward Kuloba, West Springfield  
• Jennifer Lippmann, Northampton  
• Sarah McCormick, Adams 
• Marina Morrison, South Lee  
• Yachira Olivo, Springfield  
• Elizabeth Paglier, Lanesborough  
• Jeidi Paredes, Agawam 
• Ariana Rave, Lee 
• Jacqueline Rosa, Springfield  
• Leticia Smachetti, Lenox Dale  
• Amber Sumner, Dalton 

Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

 

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road. 

 

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said. 

 

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said. 

 

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said. 

 

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said. 

 

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.