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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank CEO Steps Down

During his tenure as CEO, Anderson, 59, nearly doubled the bank's asset size to $400 million during a period of record profitability in multiple years.

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MountainOne Celebrates Graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program

Professional development program delivers leadership training and self-discovery

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Williamstown Business Focuses on Connection Through Storytelling

The engineer turned communications specialist recently struck out on his own to found Connect Convivo, which offers public speaking programs.

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Are your protection plans in place?

Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it's important to have the right protection plan in place.

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Tucker Associates Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Through its alignment with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, Tucker Associates now has access to a global network, advanced marketing tools, and an extensive referral system.

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MountainOne Spreads Holiday Cheer with Berkshire Food Project

MountainOne's Mountaineers, along with Mo the Spokesgoat, distributed signed copies of the bank's storybook, "How to Climb a Mountain."

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Big Lots to Close Pittsfield Store

Big Lots announced on Thursday it would liquidate its assets after a purchase agreement with a competitor fell through.

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PEDA Accepts 100 Woodlawn Ave. From GE

PEDA's former building at 81 Kellogg St. (next to 100 Woodlawn Ave) was also demolished. The 100 Woodlawn block is separate from the William Stanley Business Park.

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1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings

Through its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 200 businesses.

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What should you know about RMDs?

You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know about these mandatory withdrawals?

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Paraplanner

Most recently, Mike worked in the insurance industry. He has a strong background in client service and financial planning, with experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and their futures.

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Pittsfield Licensing Board Greenlights Nissan Dealership

Nissan of Pittsfield will operate under new ownership as "Bella Nissan of Pittsfield" after a problematic past.

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Bishop West Real Estate Announces Acquisition of All Seasons Realty Group

Bishop West Real Estate, founded by broker-owners Peter West and Corey Bishop, has been active in the local real estate market for over two decades.

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MountainOne Participating Lender in ONE, ONE+ Mortgage Program

Through the new ONE+ Mortgage program, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), MountainOne helps income-eligible first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership

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Lenox Winterland Festival Set Saturday

The Lenox Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Winterland event this Saturday from 10 to 2 on Church Street.

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North Adams Dunkin' Donuts Reopens with Community Donation

Dunkin' Donuts celebrated its reopening after undergoing a recent remodel by presenting the Friendship Center Food Pantry with a $3,000 donation.

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Santa Claus to visit Greylock Federal Credit Union

Attendees do not need to be a member to attend this event, it is free and open to the public.

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North Adams Sees Drop in Alcohol Licenses

The License Commission last week approved the annual pouring, entertainment, package, liquor and automobile dealer licenses for the coming year.

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Planet Fitness Donates 800 Pounds of Food to Combat Hunger in Western Mass

This contribution equates to approximately 800 meals for local families facing food insecurity.

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Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving Angels

The funds helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,000 families in Berkshire County.

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Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New Operators

The Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license.

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Hoosac Valley Coal & Grain Marks Five Years Under New Owner

Hoosac Valley Coal and Grain owner Jennifer Brown has expanded the business hoping to remind shoppers of Adams' past.

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One Eagle Street Restaurant: Three Eateries Inside

Three veterans of the restaurant industry are experimenting with a collaborative that will offer distinctive experiences in a single space.

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Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance Center

Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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Big Y in Providing Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season

Every $5 donation brings 10 meals to those in need.

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New Nissan Owners Want to Turn Troubled Dealership Around

The incoming owners of Nissan of Pittsfield want to turn the dealership around after it allegedly left multiple customers "in the hole."

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Berkshire Waste Reduction Businesses Awarded Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.8 Million to Support Waste Reduction Businesses Across Massachusetts

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Dalton ZBA OKs Gas Station Appeal

The location has been an automotive repair shop, Miller's Service, for several decades until its owner, Darren Miller, sold it to Lipton Properties in February 2024 for $500,000.

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Pittsfield's Site 9 Near-Complete, Funding Secured for Sites 7 & 8

The William Stanley Business Park is transforming from grey to greener. Site 9 is nearly completed and funds have been secured to ready Sites 7 and 8 for development.

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