CHP Welcomes New Board Members

08:15AM / Thursday, May 21, 2026Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Health Programs (CHP) welcomes new board members, Marlene Eichholz and Derek Scammahorn.

Marlene Eichholz has been a patient with CHP since moving to the Berkshires almost 20 years ago, and her partner and mother also rely on CHP for their care.

"CHP plays a critical role in delivering care, and maintaining that access, especially for those who may otherwise face barriers, is something I care deeply about," said Eichholz.

Her background in community health began with her service as a Peace Corps volunteer, where she worked on health and nutrition programs in rural communities. That experience shaped how Eichholz thinks about healthcare.

"It's a perspective I continue to carry with me," she said. "As a member of the Berkshire community, I want to do my part to help ensure that CHP remains strong and accessible, and continues to serve as a vital resource."

A Senior Leader at SAP Americas, Inc., since 2012, Eichholz brings experience in governance, strategy, and operational leadership, including building scalable programs, aligning stakeholders, and strengthening systems to support sustainable growth.

Derek Scammahorn's career spans human resources, community engagement, behavioral health operations, and creative industries. As the current Community Engagement/Public Relations Coordinator at Guidos Fresh Marketplace, a natural foods grocery rooted in the Berkshires community with locations in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, Scammahorn manages outreach initiatives, community involvement, and strategic planning to enhance the company's investment in the community. His commitment to community wellbeing drew him to CHP's mission of expanding access to health and human services across the region.

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Units Available at Lee's New Eagle Mill Housing Development

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:57PM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

It's took more than a decade to bring the Eagle Lofts to fruition in the former Eagle mill.

LEE, Mass. — Hearthway wants community members to know there are three-bedroom units available at The Lofts at Eagle Mill with little to no waitlist.

The apartments at 73 West Center St. recently came online in the historic building on the banks of the Housatonic River after more than a decade of work. The first tenants began moving in last week.

Three-bedroom units are less than $2,000 per month for those who meet income requirements.

"These units are $1,855 a month with hot water included. To qualify, applicants must be under the 60 percent AMI income limit by household size and be able to afford the rent," the affordable housing provider wrote in a communication on Monday.

"Mobile vouchers are welcomed."

A ribbon was cut at the former paper mill over the summer for 56 one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of downtown.

According to a chart provided by Hearthway, 60 percent area median income is $55,320 per year for a one person household, $63,240 a year for a two-person household, $71,160 a year for a three-person household, and $79,020 a year for a four-person household.

Applications are available in English and Spanish. They can submitted via email to leasing@hearthway.org, drop off to the main office at 1 Fenn St in Pittsfield, fax to 413-403-2710, or USPS mail to P.O. Box 1180, Pittsfield, MA 01202-1180.