Lenco Named Employer of the Year by MassHire

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassHire has recently recognized Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, was named MassHire’s manufacturing employer of the year

"Lenco Armored Vehicles has been a strong supporter of MassHire’s efforts from the start," said Sara Milano, industry training consultant at MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board. "It is with great pleasure that we award Lenco Armored Vehicles as manufacturing employer of the year for their support and consistent efforts in promoting the manufacturing sector in the Berkshires." 

Lenco was selected for their active engagement with MassHire workforce efforts, including providing company tours, work-based learning experiences for local students, and for providing opportunities to get people across Massachusetts back to work. Their pipeline, recruitment and retention efforts are applauded.  

"We are so honored to be named employer of the year by the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board," said Lenny Light, Vice President, Lenco Armored Vehicles. "This recognition reflects Lenco’s deep commitment to its employees and belief that our people are the key to our success. As we continue to grow the Lenco family, we look forward to building our team of dedicated and talented professionals who share our pride in and passion for the products we produce." 

 

 


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Big Lots to Close Pittsfield Store

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two major chains are closing storefronts in the Berkshires in the coming year.
 
Big Lots announced on Thursday it would liquidate its assets after a purchase agreement with a competitor fell through. 
 
"We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Bruce Thorn, Big Lots' president and CEO, said in the announcement. "While we remain hopeful that we can close an alternative going concern transaction, in order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate, we have made the difficult decision to begin the GOB process."
 
The closeout retailer moved into the former Price Rite Marketplace on Dalton Avenue in 2021. The grocery had been in what was originally the Big N for 14 years before closing eight months after a million-dollar remodel. Big Lots had previously been in the Allendale Shopping Center.
 
Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. It operated nearly 1,400 stores nationwide but began closing more than 300 by August with plans for another 250 by January. The Pittsfield location had not been amount the early closures. 
 
Its website puts the current list of stores at 960 with 17 in Massachusetts. Most are in the eastern part of the state with the closest in Pittsfield and Springfield. 
 
Advanced Auto Parts, with three locations in the Berkshires, is closing 500 stores and 200 independently owned locations by about June. 
 
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