Berkshire Grown to Raise $15k for Mobile Farmers Market

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — In honor of National Farmers Market Week two  donors matched every gift to the Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market up to $7,500.
 
"Everyone in our community deserves to enjoy the bounty of the Berkshires. Fresh, local food shouldn't be a luxury. It should be accessible and available to every Berkshire resident," Berkshire Grown's Director of Development, Stephanie Bergman said. "This fundraising campaign will help to make that possible."
 
National Farmers Market week highlights the role farmers markets play in providing communities with access to fresh, locally grown products.
 
The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market (BMFM), a collaboration of six local nonprofit organizations, brings fresh, locally grown and produced food to six communities with limited access to fresh food -- Adams, Becket, Monterey, North Adams, and two Pittsfield sites. Over the last 6 weeks, more than 800 shoppers have come out to benefit from this wonderful local resource.
 
BMFM operates on the Fairshare Payment system. This tiered payment system allows shoppers to pay at the level that works for them, based on their current financial situation, either 100 percent of retail, 50 percent of retail, or free.
 
 

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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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