Great Barrington Names New Finance Coordinator

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town has named Allison M. Crespo as its new finance coordinator.
 
Crespo has held a series of roles with the city of Pittsfield, most recently as city accountant for seven years. She previously held positions as the city's information systems specialist, assistant treasurer and head clerk. In the private sector she worked for Berkshire Bank
 
In her new role, she will oversee all town financial operations, including an annual budget of approximately $40 million.
 
"I'm excited to welcome Allison to our team here in Great Barrington," said Town Manager Mark Pruhenski. "Her local roots, municipal finance experience, and professional network make her a perfect fit for this key town position."
 
Crespo studied business administration at Berkshire Community College and is a 2022 graduate of the City of Pittsfield Leadership Development Academy. She also attends annual courses at the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors and Accountants Association.
 
She has completed coursework with the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association, along with other professional development programs.
 
In the community, Crespo serves as a board member for MyCom Federal Credit Union and she has held memberships in other professional associations. At Berkshire Bank, she earned the Exceptional Performer Award and was recognized for outstanding services.
 
She is a resident of Pittsfield.
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Balance and Mobility Class Offered by Fairview Rehabilitation Department

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Balance and Mobility, a four-part health education program designed to help older individuals stay strong, mobile, and independent, will be offered by the Fairview Hospital Rehabilitation Department at Berkshire South Regional Community Center on four consecutive Thursdays starting on Sept 26 at 12 noon. To advance the health and wellness of the community, the program is free of charge.  
 
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older adults. Each program will focus on one aspect of mobility and provide strategies and exercises to educate the community on fall prevention.  
 
Fairview's Director of Rehabilitation Services, Victoria Guy, PT, DPT, notes the purpose of the program is to raise awareness of the risks that are common in an aging community.  
 
"Our goal is to focus on tools and information that will help our community in preventing falls and show the importance of strengthening that they can do themselves each day that will help them avoid falls and related injuries," Guy said. 
 
To register, call (413) 854-9744 or email vguy@bhs1.org for more information.
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