Talking Chronicle, Greylock Federal Launch 'Financially Speaking'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Talking Chronicle has launched its newest radio program, "Financially Speaking," created in partnership with Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
This series is designed to help listeners build confidence and take control of their financial futures.
 
"Financially Speaking" will air Mondays at 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., with an additional broadcast Friday evenings at 7:30. Each 30-minute episode focuses on practical strategies for mastering money, offering clear, real-world guidance on topics that matter to individuals and families throughout the Berkshires.
 
The first three episodes in the series will cover:
  • How to Discuss Money as a Family
  • Preparing for Home Ownership
  • Understanding and Avoiding Predatory Lenders
The program is hosted by Cindy Shogry-Raimer, vice president and director of community development at Greylock Federal Credit Union. A certified credit union financial counselor, Shogry-Raimer brings more than 40 years of experience to the microphone. She began her career as a teller and has grown into a leadership role where she develops financial wellness programs, creates new products and services, and oversees a team of credit counselors. She also manages grant and certification reporting requirements for the U.S. Treasury.
 
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is engaged in the community, serving on the boards of Pittsfield Community Television,Coolidge Hill Foundation, and Berkshire Training & Employment.
 
Through this partnership, the Berkshire Talking Chronicle continues its mission to provide meaningful, educational programming to the community, particularly for those who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled.
 
Listeners are encouraged to tune in and take the next step toward financial empowerment with "Financially Speaking."
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Lanesborough OKs Open Space Plan, Short-Term Rental Forms

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday set fees for short-term rentals and adopted an Open Space and Recreation Plan.
 
Town Administrator Gina Dario discussed the draft for STR registration and certificate of inspection since the new bylaws were passed at the annual town meeting.
 
The draft shows the process to file for inspection through Permit Eyes, the town's online permitting system that includes the state building code and safety requirements. Dario said members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and the building commissioner looked at other town models to come up with the best process for registration.
 
Inspections will be annually for non-owner occupied units and five years for owner-occupied. The inspection fee is a flat $50. The last suggestion discussed was the posting requirements for key information.
 
Dario said they looked at about four other communities on how they used non-sensitive information on owner contacts. Chair Deborah Maynard motioned to have the information posted both inside and out to help with law enforcement if needed.
 
"I'm going to make a motion that we put that relevant information not only on the inside of the short-term rental but on the outside, so if the police need to respond, ambulance needs to respond, fire especially needs to respond, all that information is there, nobody has to go searching for it," she said. "If push comes to shove, and it's a matter of minutes, that's going to make a big, a big difference in the outcome of the incident."
 
The board then heard a presentation from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's community planner Andrew McKeever and Open Space and Recreation Committee Vice Chair Mark Hawthorne.
 
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