Erin Carlotto Joins Greylock as Mortgage Loan Officer

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Erin Carlotto has joined Greylock Federal Credit Union as a mortgage loan officer.

Carlotto will be assuming the role of former mortgage loan officer, Maureen Phillips, who will transition to a role in member education at the Credit Union.

“We welcome Erin to Greylock and are fortunate to have her experience to help us continue the success Greylock has had over the years in our mortgage business. Her relationship developing skills and contacts throughout the County will be a great asset to the Credit Union’s mortgage business,” Greylock President Marilyn L. Sperling said.

Carlotto was raised in Berkshire County and attended local schools. She has 11 years of banking experience in Berkshire County including three years as a loan originator. Carlotto resides in Pittsfield.

“Greylock is the number one mortgage lender in Berkshire County and I look forward to utilizing my training, product knowledge and customer service skills to maintain Greylock’s role as the ‘go to’ source for mortgages in the Berkshires,” Carlotto said.

New Camp Is Safe Place for Children Suffering Loss to Addiction

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, December 27, 2025

Last year's Happy Campers courtesy of Max Tabakin.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new camp is offering a safe place for children who have lost a parent or guardian to addiction. 

 

Director Gayle Saks founded the nonprofit "Camp Happy Place" last year. The first camp was held in June with 14 children.

 

Saks is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor who works at the Brien Center. One of her final projects when studying was how to involve youth, and a camp came to mind. Camp had been her "happy place" growing up, and it became her dream to open her own.

 

"I keep a bucket list in my wallet, and it's right on here on this list, and I cross off things that I've accomplished," she said. "But it is the one thing on here that I knew I had to do."

 

The overnight co-ed camp is held at a summer camp in Winsted, Conn., where Saks spent her summers as a child. It is four nights and five days and completely free. Transportation is included as are many of the items needed for camping. The camp takes up to 30 children.

 

"I really don't think there's any place that exists specifically for this population. I think it's important to know, we've said this, but that it is not a therapeutic camp," Saks said.

 

She said the focus is on fun for the children, though they are able to talk to any of the volunteer and trained staff. The staff all have experience in social work, addiction and counseling, and working with children.