Greylock's Sperling Receives 'Women of FIRE' Award

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Marilyn Sperling

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union’s President Marilyn L. Sperling has been named a winner of the annual Women of FIRE award given by Banker & Tradesman magazine.

Women of FIRE recognizes the key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. Sperling was one of 14 women receiving the award.

"Women of FIRE is a prestigious award in our industry. It is gratifying to be recognized and an honor to be in the company of such accomplished women," Sperling said. "I am thankful to Banker & Tradesman for being chosen."

The fourth annual Women of FIRE award, celebrates the best and the brightest women who are paving the way for other women to rise to the top of what used to be a male-dominated industry.

An awards luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Commander in Cambridge on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump will give the keynote speech. Banker & Tradesman will feature profiles of each woman in a special section on July 14.

 

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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announces that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, April 22.
 
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
 
  • The upcoming flushing for April 22 to May 3 is expected to affect the following areas:
  • Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west through Coltsville including lower Crane Avenue, Meadowview neighborhood, following Cheshire Road north.
  • Hubbard Avenue and Downing Parkway.
  • Starting at the town line on East Street working west through the McIntosh and Parkside neighborhoods.
  • Elm Street neighborhoods west to the intersection of East Street.
  • Starting at the town line on Williams Street, working west including Mountain Drive,
  • Ann Drive, East New Lenox Road, and Holmes Road neighborhoods.
Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the immediate area of flushing, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that proper levels of treatment and disinfections are maintained in the system at all times. If residents experience discolored water, they should let the water run for a short period to clear it prior to use.
 
If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
 
Flushing is an important operating procedure that contributes significantly to the maintenance of the water quality in the water distribution system. 
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