Jeremiah Ames, who has been serving as interim principal at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School since January, has been named to the position on a permanent basis.
The sudden departure of new Principal Sal Frieri and the release of a critical bullying-prevention report with no advance warning caused faculty and staff to feel blindsided.
His letter of resignation did not disclose a specific reason for his departure, stating only that “this school deserves every moment of my attention, and I am unable to give
Salvatore Frieri, a Berkshire County native and Pittsfield resident, has taught at Reid Middle School and has held administrative posts in Westfield and Holyoke schools.