BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2023.

A variety of learning options is offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Fully online options are now available for associate degrees and certificates in business, medical coding and liberal arts.  

Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth, community college tuition is free for most students who do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Some students are also eligible for free books and supplies. 

Prospective students may apply online at www.berkshirecc.edu/apply or visit the OneStop Enrollment Center, where admissions advisors are on hand to help with applications and financial aid. Accepted students should register for classes with their advisor. 

BCC offers more than 50 programs of study. Students may earn certificates and degrees in allied health, business, computer information systems, criminal justice, education, engineering, environmental and life sciences, fine and performing arts, fire science, health science, hospitality, human services, liberal arts, mechatronics, medical coding, natural and physical sciences, nursing and more. 

To learn more about applying to BCC, view a course catalogue or schedule a tour, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/spring. 


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Dalton Cultural Council Quits After Chair Fired

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board's decision to terminate the town manager's executive assistant, Alyssa Maschino, has had a ripple effect. 
 
Maschino's colleague in the town manager's office, Kira Smith, said Thursday she was submitting her resignation.
 
And the Dalton Cultural Council has resigned en masse. 
 
Maschino has been the chair of the council, which is charged with promoting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences as a way to improve residents' quality of life. One of its tasks in planning Dalton Day. 
 
Dalton Day would not be what it is if it weren't for Maschino, council clerk and recording secretary Mary Ferrell said. “We believe in the things that she accomplished with us and it just wouldn't be the same without her."
 
Ferrell said the firing caused her to re-examine her opinion, trust, and respect for some of the board members and further demonstrated the importance of participating in local government. 
 
Linda Galok, a member of the council, described Maschino as hard-working and never failing to respond to an email or call. 
 
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