Greylock Community Enrichment Scholarship Applications Now Available

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Through its Community Enrichment Scholarship Program, Greylock will be offering scholarships to every public high school in Berkshire County and Columbia County, N.Y..
 
The scholarships will be awarded to high school senior students to be applied toward tuition at a state or nationally accredited two- or four-year college/university. Greylock will also award two scholarships to high school seniors from Berkshire and Columbia counties who will enroll in a program at an accredited technical, vocational or trade school. 
 
Students must be Greylock Federal Credit Union members. 
 
"These scholarships recognize students who exemplify positive community spirit and demonstrate respect and concern for their peers in everything they do," said Jennifer Connor-Shumsky, Greylock's assistant vice president of community support and events. 
 
 
Applicants must write an essay demonstrating their positive involvement in the community. Students who would like to apply can obtain a copy of the scholarship application from their school's guidance counselor or visit Greylock.org/scholarship. The deadline for submission is  April 10, 2025.

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Ex-Miss Hall's Teacher Indicted on Rape Charges

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A former Miss Hall's School teacher accused of sexually assaulting students at the girls' school has been indicted by a Berkshire grand jury.
 
Matthew Rutledge, 63, was indicted on Tuesday on three counts of rape following testimony provided by Melissa Fares and Hilary Simon, former students.
 
Pittsfield Police opened an investigation into Rutledge in 2024. Rutledge was alleged to have sexually assaulted students while serving as a teacher at Miss Hall's School dating back to the 1990s. In October 2024, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced that there were no charges able to be brought forward at that time; however, the office kept the investigation open. 
 
In late fall 2024, Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue took over the investigation, then tasked a team of special prosecutors and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, including resources from the Unresolved Cases Unit, to continue investigating the allegations.
 
In 2025, a summary of a report authored by Aleta Law Firm was released to the public. The report, which was commissioned by the Miss Hall's Board of Trustees, consisted of numerous interviews examining the school's culture. The report detailed a pervasive and chronic pattern of inappropriate staff conduct.
 
Using information gathered by both the DA's Office and the Aleta report, the team of special prosecutors say they found Rutledge to have violated state law. 
 
"It took a long time to get to Tuesday's indictment. I commend the prosecutors and detectives who worked tirelessly to bring this case forward," said Shugrue in a statement. "Most of all, I would like to recognize and commend Melissa Fares and Hilary Simon for their bravery and continued cooperation throughout this long, arduous process. 
 
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