Greylock Federal Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results, Announces Board Election

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Greylock Federal Credit Union reported its 2024 financial results, including a net income of $4.7 million and assets exceeding $1.6 billion, at its annual meeting on March 25, 2025.
 
According to Chief Financial Officer Michael A. King, the credit union's regulatory capital ratio increased from 12.14 percent to 12.21 percent.
 
Loan growth for the year was reported at $16 million, or 1.3 percent, bringing total loan balances to over $1.3 billion. Deposit balances decreased by 0.1 percent, ending the year at $1.4 billion.
 
"As we look ahead into 2025, our capital, liquidity, and loan quality are at very strong levels. Our balance sheet is well-positioned to manage various potential interest rate environments and economic scenarios," King said. "We continue to actively manage expenses and regularly seek opportunities to provide excellent member services for both the present and long-term."
 
President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Bissell acknowledged the year's achievements
 
"I am grateful for the hard work of Greylock's 300 financial professionals in achieving balance and forward momentum throughout 2024. I am deeply grateful for the way in which our employees, our Board and our Membership are unified around a shared purpose of strengthening our community," he said. "You should all know that your Board works extremely hard to provide strong governance; and they give us all the confidence to keep forging ahead."
 
Bissell also addressed the credit union's stability.
 
"Just like we did through the pandemic and through wars, and through recessions. We will keep moving ahead, in balance, remaining true to our principles and our values," he said. "Your loyalty to this credit union makes all the difference. Let your friends and family members know, Greylock is the safe, local place to put their money, a place with steady financial performance, a rock-solid balance sheet and most importantly, kind caring people delivering great service."
 
During the meeting, four directors were elected to the Board of Directors: Krystle Blake (three-year term), Shelby Williamson (three-year term), Brett Random (three-year term), and Tyrone Allan Jackson (one-year term).
 
Board Chairman Peter T. Lopez stated, "This year, we were fortunate enough to have five incredible people campaigning for four open seats on our volunteer board. We appreciate their willingness to serve and contribute to the well-being of Greylock."
 
The Greylock 2024 Annual Report is available online at: https://www.greylock.org/content/docs/Annual-Report.pdf

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

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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