STOCKBRIDGE — A longtime veteran of the Austen Riggs Center has been appointed as the facility's medical director and CEO.Dr. Eric M. Plakun, who has been with the center for 40 years, most … more

The Mass. Society of Enrolled Agents will hold a 1040 Tax Update Program in two locations, Jan. 5 in Wakefield and Jan. 12 in Amherst. The hours for both sessions are 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Lunch … more

BOSTON — MassDevelopment and the civic crowdfunding platform Patronicity have made $500,000 in funding available for the third round of the Commonwealth Places program, a collaborative … more

PITTSFIELD — Certified pet stylist Nadja Ramos has joined the grooming department at Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital on West Housatonic Street. The addition of a full-time groomer has allowed … more

PITTSFIELD — Avangrid Inc., which owns the Berkshire Gas. Co., is urging its customers in both Massachusetts and Connecticut to be wary of scammers posing as representatives of trusted energy … more

PITTSFIELD — Nutritionist Christina Garner has joined the CHP Neighborhood Health Center medical practice. In this position, she will also provide nutrition services to patients of CHP … more

PITTSFIELD — Julie Nichols of Greylock Insurance Agency has been certified as a construction risk and insurance specialist. Nichols has been with agency for 12 years and works at Greylock's … more

GREAT BARRINGTON — Angela Lomanto, a development professional with more than 30 years of fundraising and consulting experience, has joined the senior staff at Volunteers in Medicine-Berkshires … more

SHEFFIELD — Jodi Rathbun-Briggs of Great Barrington has joined the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's 19-member Board of Directors. She has two decades of experience in the banking … more

GREAT BARRINGTON — Physical therapist Ken Dempsey, who operated a private practice in Great Barrington for 13 years, has joined Geer Village Physical Therapy in Canaan, Conn.Dempsey, who has 24 … more