East Elm Pediatrics Joins BHS Provider Practices

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that East Elm Pediatrics has joined the BHS medical group.
 
Effective Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, East Elm Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team. Dr. John C. Dallenbach will remain at the practice during the transition period.  
 
BHS is also in the process of actively recruiting new pediatric specialists to join the patient care team.
 
"We are pleased to continue the dedicated care services that East Elm Pediatrics has provided through Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer. "The landscape for primary care and pediatrics has changed dramatically over the last decade, making it increasingly harder for offices to continue as stand-alone practices. By joining with Berkshire Health Systems, East Elm Pediatrics can continue to care for the region’s children and families and can expand the practice to meet their needs now and well into the future.
 
The office remains at 426 East St. in Pittsfield. For hours of operation and appointments, call Berkshire Health Pediatrics at East Elm at 413-442-8267 or for more information visit online at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/eastelm

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Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan Reopening

By Brittany Polito

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Berkshire Carousel offer has been withdrawn, and a volunteer group plans to reopen it.

Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.) While the carousel, owned by James Shulman, opened to enthusiastic fans in 2016, it has not operated since 2018 after leadership and funding fell apart.

“On January 17, 2025, I received an email from Mr. Shulman notifying me of his withdrawal of the gift of the carousel and conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center Street,” Marchetti wrote.

“Given this set of circumstances, I no longer intend to create a committee to study the carousel project.”

The mayor’s office said it understands that Shulman is working with friends of the carousel group on other operations plans.

On Friday, iBerkshires.com received a press release from a volunteer group affiliated with the Berkshire Carousel, Inc., announcing the course's reopening in the spring.  It explains that when the volunteers learned that the ride could be revived, they began working with the Berkshire Carousel, Inc. to offer an opportunity for it to be run “By the people who love it most.”

The group reports that an opening date will be announced soon.

“We are excited to reintroduce the Berkshire Carousel to our community,” said Janet Crawford, volunteer group coordinator.

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