BCC to Offer Fiber Optic Bootcamp

07:46AM / Thursday, June 25, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer a five-day fiber optic bootcamp the week of July 27-31 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.

The course, designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician, combines theory and hands-on activities. It is intended to prepare students to take the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT), Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Testing & Maintenance (CFOS/T), and Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing (CFOS/S) exams sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA). Participants will learn how to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, troubleshoot and properly test installed fiber cable to meet industry standards. The program also explores the history and future of fiber optics.

Demand for fiber optics professionals is growing, and the job market in 2026 is exceptionally strong. The Berkshires area is no exception, with the market driven by a shortage of skilled technicians and federal broadband investments.

To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/fiber-optic.

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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.

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