Berkshire Green Drinks: Pollinator Paradise Lawns

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Rich Lassor of Nature Works Land Care will present at the March Berkshire Green Drinks on Wednesday, March 13. 
 
This free hybrid event is taking place online via Zoom and in person at Barrington Brewery, 420 Stockbridge Rd, in Great Barrington. The in-person social gathering begins around 5:15 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting start at 6:00 PM.
 
According to a press release:
 
The typical grass lawn is a monoculture that hinders biodiversity and is a detriment to the environment in multiple ways. Yet, it's estimated that between 40 to 50 million acres of land in the US are some form of manicured lawn (i.e., mowed grass). However, transforming lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces that promote native biodiversity is accessible to both homeowners and landscapers. It can be as simple as introducing more diverse species into a lawn or as complex as turning a portion of a lawn into a meadow. Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Nature Works Land Care to learn different strategies to convert monoculture lawns to habitats that fight climate change and support local wildlife of all kinds. 
 
 
Rich Lassor is the owner and general manager of Nature Works Land Care, an ecological landscape construction company based in Lee and specializes in creating innovative outdoor living spaces for their clients.

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Greylock Federal Promotes Branch Manager at Great Barrington branch

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Brianna Lison to branch manager of its Great Barrington branch.
 
"I am thrilled about Brianna’s promotion to branch manager of our Great Barrington location. Since joining Greylock six years ago, Brianna has consistently demonstrated a passion for excellent member service and a commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise of the credit union industry," said Jennifer O’Neil, Vice President, Market Manager. "In this new phase of her career, I know Brianna will continue to serve all of our members with intentionality, care and thoughtfulness."
 
In her role, Lison manages an expanded team, and plays an active role in business development, promoting Greylock’s products and services. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing branch compliance, originating mortgage and home equity loans, originating and underwriting consumer loans, and maintaining an extensive variety of member accounts.
 
"I am very grateful for this new opportunity, and it is a privilege to continue to work alongside the dedicated and hardworking staff in Great Barrington. I strive every day to create positive and meaningful interactions with our members and I look forward to continuing to serve our members and community," Lison said.
 
Lison, a Pittsfield native, began her career with Greylock in 2019 as a branch specialist in the Great Barrington, Lee, and Lenox branches. Within the credit union, Lison successfully completed Greylock Management Academy and also earned a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation in 2024.
 
Lison currently resides in Chester.
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