Greylock Federal Credit Union Promotes Branch Manager at West Street

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Crystal Garneau to branch manager of its West Street branch in Pittsfield.

"I am thrilled about Crystal's tenure as manager of the West Street branch," said Senior Vice President, Retail Services Robert Sims. "This is our busiest location and I couldn't think of a better person to lead the team there."

In her role, Garneau oversees all activities for the West Street branch, manages the location's 15 staff, and plays an active role in business development. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, originating mortgage and home equity loans, overseeing branch compliance, originating and underwriting consumer loans, and maintaining a wide variety of member accounts.

Garneau started her career with Greylock as a branch training and development specialist in December 2021. Prior to joining Greylock, Garneau was a manager with Wayfair, a branch manager with Berkshire Bank and a multi-unit team leader with H&R Block.

"I loved my role in Training and Development," Garneau said, "but I really look forward to working in a role where I can more directly help the members."

Garneau earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in June 2023. A lifelong resident of the Berkshires, Crystal currently resides in Pittsfield with her son Logan and their two cats.

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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