Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New Staff

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management welcomes two new staff members to its Great Barrington office: Operations Support Partner Katrina Fitzpatrick and Front Office Coordinator Lusha Martin.
 
As Operations Support Partner, Katrina Fitzpatrick's goal is to continuously make Berkshire Money Management and its processes more efficient. She works closely with Chief Operating Officer Natalie Wheeler to assess company needs and identify opportunities for improvement – and develop strategies for addressing both.
 
Katrina is a graduate of Westfield State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in business management with a concentration in finance and a minor in economics. Prior to joining Berkshire Money Management, Katrina worked as a Branch Specialist at Greylock Federal Credit Union. A lifelong resident of Monterey, Massachusetts, she enjoys adventures with her dog, Dusty, and spending quality time with friends and family.
 
As Front Office Coordinator, Lusha Martin manages the daily needs of Berkshire Money Management's Great Barrington office, welcomes clients and guests, and manages the phone lines for the Dalton and Great Barrington offices.
 
Before arriving at Berkshire Money Management, Lusha owned and operated Bakin' Bakery in Sheffield. She also brings more than two decades of experience in office management to the team and is in the process of earning an associate degree in business careers at Berkshire Community College. Outside the office, Lusha enjoys reading, gardening, spending time at home in Sheffield with her family and dog, and raising funds for various non-profit organizations including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lusha is a member of the Board of Directors for Stanton Home in Great Barrington.

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Lee Breaks Ground on Public Safety Building

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lee Town Administrator Chris Brittain says the community voted to invest in its future by approving the new $37 million complex. 

LEE, Mass. — Ground was ceremonially broken on the town's new public safety building, something officials see as a gift to the community and future generations. 

When finished, Lee will have a 37,000 square-foot combined public safety facility on Railroad Street where the Airoldi and Department of Public Works buildings once stood. Construction will cost around $24 million, and is planned to be completed in August 2027.

"This is the town of Lee being proactive. This is the town of Lee being thoughtful and considerate and practical and assertive, and this project is not just for us. This project is a gift," Select Board member Bob Jones said. 

"This is a gift to our children, our grandchildren."

State and local officials, including U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, gathered at the site on Friday, clad in hard hats and yellow vests, and shoveled some dirt to kick off the build. 

Town Administrator Chris Brittain explained that officials have planned and reviewed the need for a modern facility for the public safety departments for years, and that the project marks a new chapter, replacing 19th-century infrastructure with a "state-of-the-art" complex.

"The project is not just about concrete and steel, it's a commitment to the safety of our families, the efficiency of our first responders, and the future of our community," he said. 

He said he was grateful to the town's Police, Fire, and Building departments for their dedication while operating out of outdated facilities, and to the Department of Public Works, for coordinating site preparation and relocating its services. 

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