BFAIR Names New Director of Human Resources

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Family & Individual Resources has appointed Michelle Baity as the director of human resources. 

A key member of the senior leadership team at BFAIR, Baity brings great experience and knowledge to the organization. Prior to joining BFAIR, Baity’s extensive human resource experience includes the past 16 years at Berkshire County ARC, most recently serving as the assistant director of human resources. During her tenure at Berkshire County ARC, she worked in all capacities within the human resource field, gaining new responsibilities and skills throughout the years.

Prior to her work in human resources, Baity's career was rooted in a dedication to the field of human services.

"With a strong background in human resources, Michelle will be an asset to the organization," said Rich Weisenflue, executive director of BFAIR. "In the past several years, BFAIR has seen tremendous growth in programs and employee base.  We are looking forward to having Michelle continue to build upon our current employee policies and maintain standards, while evaluating procedure and supporting BFAIR's continued growth throughout the Berkshires and into the Pioneer Valley."

Baity holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from MCLA. She is a 2004 graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program. A lifelong Berkshire County resident and committed to the community, she volunteers for the Berkshire Place as a member of their personnel committee, is the past president of the Reid Middle School PTO and worked on the City of Pittsfield’s Winter Carnival.

Michelle lives in Pittsfield with her husband Tim, owner of Riverbend Millwork, and two stepsons.


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413 Bistro Closing This Month

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The restaurant 413 Bistro is closing this month after three years in the downtown. 
 
The eatery, owned by the Brassards, opened in what was then the Holiday Inn, replacing the defunct Richmond Grill. The restaurant had been signed on by the previous hotel owners shortly before it was sold to NA Hotel LLC, operated by Peregrine Group, and renamed Hotel Downstreet.
 
413 Bistro announced its closure as of Sunday, Nov. 24, on its Facebook page on Friday. 
 
"This decision was not one we wanted to have to make and we want to express our deepest gratitude to all those who have supported us over the past 6 years in our various locations!" the post read. 
 
The bistro said it will continue to offer catering services for parties and events and will fill all preordered Thanksgiving takeout on Nov. 27. It has posted its takeout menu on Facebook for cooked turkey and a range of sides made for four people. 
 
The restaurant had initially opened in Williamstown as Berkshire Palate in 2018; about the same time it shifted to North Adams, it opened another eatery in Hotel on North in Pittsfield, which closed some time ago. 
 
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