Berkshire Workforce Board Welcomes New Board Member

02:05PM / Friday, May 15, 2026Print Story | Email Story

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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Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on Sidewalk

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city will place signage downtown to remind people that e-bikes are not allowed on the sidewalk.

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement in response to a petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales confirmed that under Massachusetts law, it is illegal for any motorized bicycle, regardless of the class, to ride on the sidewalk.

"So, at this point, we will start installing some signage in the North Street area," he reported.

"Doing so for the whole city is going to be very cumbersome, and we're not going to be doing that, but I think there's something to be done in terms of education and outreach and enforcement citywide for that."

Pittsfield has begun to develop what that signage will look like in the downtown corridor. Amuso has received many complaints about the North Street and Elm Street areas; Morales said they could work to locate some key spots on Elm Street for signage.

"I know it's a citywide problem, but I think if we start on North Street and work our way out and come up with a plan, that would be good," she said.

The councilors petitioned to increase enforcement of bicycle and e-bike use on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids.

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