Berkshire Bank Unveils Veterans Checking Account, Hockey 4 Heroes Contest

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Bank has announced the creation of a new checking account for United States Military personnel called Heroes Advantage Checking.

In addition, Berkshire co-jointly announced its new veterans hockey contest — Hockey 4 Heroes — in partnership with NESN.  Both the account and contest began Nov. 1, and every U.S. veteran that opens a new Heroes Advantage Checking will automatically be entered into the Hockey 4 Heroes contest.

Heroes Advantage Checking is available to active, reserve and retired U.S. Military personnel with no monthly service charge, on-the-go accessibility and custom benefits. The Heroes Advantage Checking requires no minimum balance and has no monthly service fee. Additional features include no ATM fees anywhere and free mobile banking and deposit, online statements, online banking with bill pay, low balance alerts, FinanceWorks money management service and first order of Patriotic Checks with unlimited check writing.

Along with these exclusive product features for U.S. Military personnel, Berkshire Bank’s Foundation will be donating $5,000 to Soldier On, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with shelter and support. Their mission is to offer a continuum of care that includes immediate and long-term housing with services to formerly homeless veterans – assisting them in their transition from homelessness to homeownership.  The Berkshire Bank Foundation will also donate $25 to Soldier On for each open and active Heroes Advantage Checking Account on Veteran’s Day 2015.

In addition, Berkshire Bank and NESN will be holding a contest exclusively for veterans called Hockey 4 Heroes where four winners and their guests will win an exciting game day experience in NESN’s suite, chauffeured transportation to the arena, and a behind-the-scenes tour of NESN’s studios in Waltham. The Hockey 4 Heroes contest is open only to eligible veterans of the U.S. military, and the game day experience occurs on March 8, 2015.  Every United States Veteran that opens a new Heroes Advantage Checking will automatically be entered into the Hockey 4 Heroes contest.  The deadline for entries is Feb. 6, 2015 and no purchase is required to enter Hockey 4 Heroes. Visit berkshirebank.com for complete rules and to enter the contest.

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.