April, 2018

Hampshire Council of Governments (HCG) has partnered with PARS, to launch the Western Mass. OPEB Trust, available to all public entities in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties. PARS will serve as Trust Administrator while Vanguard will manage low fee investment pools specially designed for the this program. In addition, the nation’s 5th largest bank, U.S. Bank, will safeguard each members’ assets by serving as corporate trustee/custodian.

PARS is excited to introduce the newest member of our Connecticut team, Edward Hoyt. Ed has over 35 years of experience working in Connecticut public education and human services and most recently served as the Business Administrator for Orange and Canton Public Schools and Plainville Community Schools.