Greylock Federal Celebrates First Class of Wealth Ambassadors

10:35AM / Thursday, June 18, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This spring, Greylock Federal Credit Union held a ceremony to celebrate the first class of its Wealth Ambassador Program, a months-long youth-centered financial literacy program.

The 2026 class of Wealth Ambassadors included 16 individuals ranging in age from 11 to 19. The event, which was attended by several ambassadors, their relatives, members of Greylock's leadership team and Board of Directors, marked the culmination of the program that began in September 2025 and ended this past May.

The program, developed to expand the ambassadors' knowledge around financial literacy and deepen their connection to the Credit Union, included a blend of online and in-person sessions throughout the year. Participation required a Greylock membership and submission of an application outlining why financial literacy is important.

For their commitment to the program, participants received a stipend and letter of commendation.

"Being a Wealth Ambassador is about having the financial knowledge and tools to be able to carve out the life that you want," said Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Vice President, Marketing, who oversees the program and worked in collaboration with Greylock's financial wellness team. "I'm proud to know that this first class was eager to learn how to make good decisions with their money, and we look forward to welcoming the second cohort this fall."

Lucy Grant, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of the participants and said the Wealth Ambassadors program made an impact on her life.

"It's definitely made me feel like I know more than most people my age in terms of how to save money, how to build credit, which I think is really valuable," she said. "If someone asked me if they should do the Greylock Wealth Ambassador Program, I would 100% tell them yes, of course, because it's education. You'll meet amazing people. It's information that will carry you through your life, and it's so valuable."

The program can accommodate up to 20 participants up to the age of 22. Applications for the 2026-27 class are now available here: greylock.org/wa

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Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on Sidewalk

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city will place signage downtown to remind people that e-bikes are not allowed on the sidewalk.

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement in response to a petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales confirmed that under Massachusetts law, it is illegal for any motorized bicycle, regardless of the class, to ride on the sidewalk.

"So, at this point, we will start installing some signage in the North Street area," he reported.

"Doing so for the whole city is going to be very cumbersome, and we're not going to be doing that, but I think there's something to be done in terms of education and outreach and enforcement citywide for that."

Pittsfield has begun to develop what that signage will look like in the downtown corridor. Amuso has received many complaints about the North Street and Elm Street areas; Morales said they could work to locate some key spots on Elm Street for signage.

"I know it's a citywide problem, but I think if we start on North Street and work our way out and come up with a plan, that would be good," she said.

The councilors petitioned to increase enforcement of bicycle and e-bike use on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids.

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