New Marlborough Housing Awarded State Grant

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NEW MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — The state awarded Casillis Farm funds to subsidize 11 units making them affordable to families, including three deeply affordable units below 30 percent of the area median income (AMI). 
 
Governor Maura Healey and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus joined local officials and housing developers from across the state to announce the 2024 Affordable Housing Development Grant Awards. A total of $227 million in state and federal tax credits and subsidies will support the creation or preservation of 1,874 rental units across Massachusetts.  
 
"These awards are one of the most effective tools our administration has to increase the development of housing that is affordable for people across the state," said Governor Maura Healey. "Along with our Affordable Homes Act, we're working to lower the cost of housing across Massachusetts to benefit our families, businesses and economy." 
 
The projects include a total of 1,731 affordable rental units for residents making less than 60 percent of AMI, with 480 units set aside for residents making below 30 percent AMI and often experiencing homelessness.  
 
This is the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' largest annual grant award that supports the development of affordable rental housing units statewide. The total investment includes, $27.1 million in 4 percent federal tax credits, $12.1 million in 9 percent federal tax credits, $44.5 million in state tax credits and $143.4 million in state subsidy funds. 
 
In addition to analyzing how these projects met the state's housing goals, the Administration carefully evaluated the green, sustainable and climate resilient aspects of every application to ensure that all projects selected for awards will help further the state's climate objectives. 

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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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