BCC Offers Info Sessions with New President

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer two free community college informational sessions for prospective students: 
  • Thursday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. at the Lee Public Library, located at 100 Main Street, Lee, MA 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Adams Public Library, located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA
     
Hara Charlier, who joined BCC as its new president on July 1, will meet prospective students, who will learn about degree and career training programs as well as how to qualify for free tuition. 
 
To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/freecollege.
 
Information sessions provide an overview of how the Commonwealth’s financial assistance programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend BCC for free — no tuition and no fees. The programs also include an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students. 
 
Applications to BCC are open all year long, and there’s never an application fee. For more information, contact the BCC Admissions Office at admissions@berkshirecc.edu or (413) 499-4660.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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