BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 8

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online at www.berkshirecc.edu/apply or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. While many students qualify for free tuition, financial aid assistance is also available.

Students may choose to take a full slate of classes in anticipation of earning an associate degree; a short series of classes to earn a certificate or training; or a single class to jumpstart their academic journey.

After completing an application and receiving acceptance into BCC, students take an Accuplacer exam or submit official high school transcripts to be evaluated for course placement. Students who previously attended another college or university should submit official transcripts to BCC, which may provide exemption from testing. BCC staff is on hand, ready to assist with all aspects of the application process and to explain how to apply for financial aid, if needed.

A new student orientation, open to all registered students, will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/orientation.

To learn more about applying to BCC, including viewing an admission checklist, browsing a course catalogue, filing a financial aid form or scheduling a tour, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/fall. To speak with an advisor, call (413) 499-4660 or email onestop@berkshirecc.edu.

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.