Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Announces New Board Members

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The Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) elected eight members to the Board of Directors at the virtual Annual Meeting on June 23, 2021. 
 
The essential business of the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts' (GSCWM) annual meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom.
 
"I am pleased to welcome, and thrilled to have the privilege to serve on the board with these new members," said  GSCWM Board President Joan Bertrand of Sterling. "They are dynamic individuals with diverse talents and experiences to help oversee the operations of the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts and further our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place."
 
GSCWM's board members were elected to serve a two-year term.
 
Board members include:
 
Ms. Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Director of Administrative Services within the Office of the Pittsfield Mayor and Public Information Officer for the City of Pittsfield
 
Roberta currently serves as Director of Administrative Services within the Office of the Mayor and serves as the Public Information Officer for the City of Pittsfield. A communications professional with more than 20 years of experience, Roberta began her career as a newspaper journalist in 2000, and later transitioned to marketing communications and public relations in the fields of healthcare and higher education. Roberta graduated from New York University (NYU) with a bachelor's degree in Print Journalism. In 2019, she earned her master's degree in Social and Public Policy and an Advanced Certificate in Project Management from SUNY Empire.
 
Ms. Carla Carten, of Shrewsbury, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy for Mass General Brigham Health Care
 
Ms. Ella Grant, of Sturbridge, Senior Girl Scout and student at Tantasqua Regional High School
 
Ms. Lisa Greene, of Shrewsbury, Director of Patient Accounts/HIM for AdCare Hospital of Worcester
 
Ms. Kate Kane, of West Brookfield, Wealth Management Advisor for Northwestern Mutual
 
Dr. Shirley Konneh, of Worcester, Assistant Director at the Center for Career Development at the College of the Holy Cross
 
Ms. Laura Marotta, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Creative Hub Worcester
 
Ms. Addison Witkes, of Rutland, Senior Girl Scout and student at Wachusett Regional High School

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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

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.

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