Greylock Appoints Brett Random to Board of Directors

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Brett Random to Greylock's volunteer Board of Directors.
 
"We are honored to have Brett join the board," said Greylock Board Chair Peter Lopez. "Her professional experience and personal priorities will strengthen this board even further. Greylock is grateful for her dedication and shared commitment to the community."
 
Random is the Executive Director for Berkshire County Head Start and a certified parent educator. She earned a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Children, Families, and Society from MCLA; a master's degree in social work from Westfield State University; and a certification in organizational leadership from Harvard Business School. Additionally, Random is a 2018 recipient of the 40 Under Forty Award from Berkshire Community College.
 
Random volunteers her time with various organizations, including the city of Pittsfield's Advisory Council for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Department of Transitional Assistance Advisory Committee, and the Department of Children and Families Advisory Board. She has previously served as a mentor for the Rites of Passage and the Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.), and as a committee member for the Berkshire Compact for Education Committee.
 
Random lives in Pittsfield with her husband, Jeremy, and daughter, Imari.

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Pittsfield Extinguishes 4th of July Firework Display

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— There will be no city-sponsored fireworks show on the Fourth of July this year. 

Pittsfield announced this on Friday, June 26, explaining it was unable to secure a vendor with availability for the display.  The historic parade and race will still kick off on the morning of July 4, and other events are happening over the holiday weekend. 

The 2026 parade theme, "America 250 — Pittsfield Celebrates the Generations,"  will celebrate 250 years of the nation and Pittsfield.  People, floats, cars, balloons, and more will proceed down South, North, and Wahconah streets to thousands of spectators.

On Wednesday, the Pittsfield Parade Committee announced Vincent "Vin" Marinaro as the 2026 Grand Marshal.  The lifelong Pittsfield resident has been a mentor, educator, coach, advocate, and leader, said to have left a lasting impact on generations of Pittsfield families. 

He began his career teaching in Pittsfield's Catholic schools, coaching youth sports, and managing the Catholic Youth Center, later bringing that same passion for service to the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, serving as Executive Director from 2010 until his retirement in 2018.

"Under his leadership, the center expanded programs, strengthened community connections, and became an even more vibrant gathering place for older adults. His commitment to service did not stop there," the parade committee wrote. 

"A devoted member of the Rotary Club of Pittsfield since 1995, Vin has exemplified Rotary's motto of Service Above Self. In 2024, he was installed as District Governor for Rotary District 7890, representing clubs throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Along the way, he has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Gerard D. Downing Service to Children Award and a designation as a Paul Harris Fellow." 

The parade dates back to 1801, and the parade committee was formed in the late 1970s.  Today, it brings residents, families, organizations, and visitors together on the Fourth of July, historically kicking off at 10 a.m. on the dot. 

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