Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal speak with Pittsfield, Mass., Working Cities Challenge stakeholders about the challenges facing lower-income residents. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Pittsfield, Mass., Mayor Linda Tyre addresses Working Cities Challenge stakeholders during a meeting in her city with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren.

Working Cities Challenge Pittsfield, Mass., team member Alisa Costa speaks during a meeting with stakeholders in Pittsfield.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren reprises his Oct. 1 remarks on the national economic outlook at a luncheon with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in Dalton, Mass.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren attends a luncheon in Dalton, Mass., and gives comments on the national economic outlook, based on previous remarks from Oct. 1.