Greylock Agent Certified as Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Julie Nichols, who has been with Greylock Insurance Agency for more than 12 years, has been certified as a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS).

This insurance designation recognizes specialized expertise in construction insurance and demonstrates Nichol's commitment to Berkshire businesses through her commitment to on-going continuing education.

"The CRIS program has helped us show our construction clients and prospects that we understand contractors' most important insurance needs," said Jay Marion, vice president of Commercial Lines Sales and Service. "Julie has further strengthened our agency with the specialized knowledge necessary to provide superior risk management and insurance advice and service to our contractor clients."

The CRIS program is a specialized curriculum consisting of five courses attended by experts from across the construction sector including law firms, construction managers and other specialties supporting the industry. Only those who complete these courses and maintain their knowledge with an ongoing continuing education program are entitled to display the CRIS designation to certify their knowledge of construction insurance.

Nichols works in Greylock Insurance Agency's office at 150 West St. For more information about Greylock Insurance Agency, call 413-443-5943 or visit the website.

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.