Greylock Federal Collects Donations to Support Local Food Pantries

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. Greylock Federal Credit Union is hosting a food drive to support local food pantries. 
 
All donations, which may be dropped off at any branch location through Dec. 31, 2025, will be matched with a monetary donation by the credit union.
 
"We recognize that these are incredibly challenging times for so many in the Berkshires and beyond. At Greylock, we believe in showing up for one another in meaningful ways. If you have a little extra in your pantry or can pick up an extra item while shopping, please consider donating at one our branch locations. Every contribution helps make sure our neighbors have enough to eat," said Rachel Mabee, Vice President, Culture and Brand. "A food drive is a simple, but powerful way we can collectively care for our community."
 
Donations may include unexpired, non-perishable canned and boxed foods.
 
For a list of branch locations, visit greylock.org/locations.
 
 

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Dalton Police Facility Report Complete; Station Future Still Uncertain

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee's final report is complete but the future of the station remains uncertain. 
 
Several members of the committee attended the Select Board meeting last week, as co-Chair Craig Wilbur presented four options delineated in the presentation — build on town-owned land, build on private land, renovate or repurpose the existing buildings, and do nothing. The full report can be found here
 
According to the report, addressing the station's needs coincides with the town facing significant financial challenges, with rising fixed costs and declining state aid straining its budget. 
 
These financial pressures restrict the town's ability to fund major capital projects and a new police station has to compete with a backlog of deferred infrastructure needs like water, sewer, roads, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
 
In June 2024, Police Chief Deanna Strout informed the board of the station's dire condition — including issues with plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and damaged cells — prompting the board to take action on two fronts. 
 
The board set aside American Rescue Plan Act funds to address the immediately dire issues, including the ventilation, and established the Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee to navigate long-term options
 
Very early on it was determined that the current facility is not adequate enough to meet the needs of a 21st-century Police Facility. This determination was backed up following a space needs assessment by Jacunski Humes Architects LLC
 
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