Greylock Federal Credit Union Hires New VP

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Harry 'Chip' Moore
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union has named Harry "Chip" Moore as vice president and controller. Moore brings 19 years of financial service skills to Greylock Federal.

"Chip brings the expertise and track record of a successful CFO, along with the hands-on business experience of a seasoned operations executive," said Credit union President Angelo Stracuzzi. "This strong combination of skills and experience will be an important addition to Greylock's management team. We are delighted to have him on board."

Prior to joining Greylock, Moore was chief financial officer for 12 years at Adams Co-operative Bank, where he began his financial services career as a branch manager in 1992.

Greylock CFO John Rys said, "Chip has exceptional leadership skills and business expertise that will support our continued growth."

Moore's duties will include overseeing the accounting department, all budgeting and financial forecasting functions and Asset & Liability Management.


He grew up in Berkshire County and earned his accounting degree from Westfield State College and a master of business administration degree from the University of Maryland's University College.

Moore is president of the Cheshire Lions Club, a member of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and treasurer of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. He was past director of the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern Berkshire, past chairman of the financial division of the Berkshire United Way and past director of North Adams Regional Hospital. He and his wife, Lori, have a son, Matthew, 14.

Greylock Federal Credit Union was recently rated the top credit union in the United States for total value returned to members/owners, according to Callahan & Associates, a national credit union research and consulting firm. Greylock membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school, worships or regularly conducts business in Berkshire County.

Greylock Federal is wholly owned by its more than 67,000 members and offers full-service branches in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Lee, Adams, North Adams, Williamstown and soon to Lanesborough. More information is available at www.Greylock.org.
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Pittsfield Cannabis Cultivator Plans Dispensary

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD. Mass. — A cannabis cultivator and manufacturer has opted to sell its products on site in Downing Parkway. 

The Zoning Board of Appeals this month approved a special permit for J-B.A.M. Inc. to operate a dispensary out of its existing grow facility. There will only be changes to the interior of 71 Downing Parkway, as there will be less than 500 square feet of retail space in the 20,000-square-foot building. 

"My only concern would be the impact, and really would be traffic, which I don't think is excessive, the odor, if there was one, but that doesn't seem to be an issue, and I think it's a good location for a marijuana facility," board member Thomas Goggins said. 

The company's indoor cultivation site plan was approved in 2019, an amendment to add manufacturing and processing in 2021, and on the prior day, a new site plan to add a retail dispensary was approved by the Community Development Board. 

J-B.A.M. cannabis products are available in local dispensaries. 

The interior of the facility will be divided to accommodate an enclosed check-in area, front entrance, retail lobby, secure storage room, offices, and two bathrooms. There are 27 parking spaces for the facility, which is sufficient for the use. 

No medical or recreational cannabis uses are permitted within 500 feet of a school or daycare, a setback that is met, and the space is within an industrial park at the end of a cul-de-sac. 

"The applicant desires the restructuring of the business to be more competitive in the industry with the ability to grow and sell their own cannabis products so they have more financial stability," Chair Albert Ingegni III, read from the application. 

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