Trauma/General Surgeon Joins BMC Medical Staff

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Joseph L. Pfeifer, III, MD, a board certified and fellowship trained surgeon, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center. Dr. Pfeifer will provide trauma, critical care and general surgery services to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Pfeifer came to the Berkshires after serving as an Associate professor of Surgery at Albany Medical College since 2005. He was the Interim Director of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care for the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center from 2001 to 2002, where he also served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery from 2001 to 2005. While there, he was the recipient of the Brian Bednarz faculty award for surgical teaching. Previously, Dr. Pfeifer worked for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, was president and medical director of Tri-State Trauma System in Erie, PA and acting director of trauma at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.

Dr. Pfeifer is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and surgical critical care. He served a fellowship in trauma at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey- New Jersey Medical School, where he also completed his residency training in general surgery. He served in the US Navy in Operation Desert Storm with Fleet Hospital 6, Bahrain and held the rank of Commander.

Dr. Pfeifer's clinical interests include the management of serious soft tissue infections, advanced treatment of multiple rib fractures, minimally invasive treatment and monitoring modalities in critical care and trauma care of the elderly.

Dr. Pfeifer joins the BHS Surgical Services practice, located at the BMC Medical Arts Complex, 777 North Street, Pittsfield. For an appointment with Dr. Pfeifer, ask your physician for a referral or call 413-447-2745.
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Lanesborough Passes FY 2027 Budget, Warrant Articles

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles. 
 
Of the 20 warrant articles, one, Article 7, to use free cash to pay prior fiscal year bills of $941.27 was indefinitely postponed by Moderator David Rolle because the bills were for the fire association.
 
Some 247 of the town's more than 2,600 registered voters filled Lanesborough Elementary School, debating articles during a meeting that lasted more than three hours. 
 
The town's 2027 spending plan is up more than 10 percent, with the main increases from higher enrollment in the regional schools and the McCann Technical School renovation project.
 
Voters approved the assessment of $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School. They also approved Article 11, which was the use of $16,298.48 in free cash for the McCann's roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. 
 
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. Article 5 asked the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses, which passed.
 
Fire Chief Jeff DeChaine spoke to the audience on his articles and the need for a new truck to replace the 1996 fire truck, listed on the warrant articles for a total $813,366, which includes a $100,000 contingency cost on whether a 2026 model-year chassis can be secured before new emissions standards in 2027. If they get the 2026 chassis, that contingency likely won't be needed.
 
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