Lee Bank Doubles its Commercial Lending Presence in Pittsfield

LEE, Mass. — Lee Bank has expanded its commercial lending team with the hiring of Kevin Bisaccio as vice president of commercial lending.

Bisaccio will combine forces with Mark McKenna, with both commercial lenders working out of the Pittsfield branch, located at 75 North St.

Bisaccio was previously employed by NBT Bank, where he held the same title. He has been involved in commercial lending in Berkshire County for more than 10 years. 

Kevin resides in Bennington, Vt., with his wife Sally. They have three grown children. In addition to his banking experience, Kevin holds a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University, an MBA from RPI and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. Bisaccio is on the board of directors of the Bennington County Industrial Corporation and is a former board member of the Mount Anthony Union High School and The Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Service.  

"Lee Bank is thrilled to add another local and experienced commercial lender to our ranks," President Chuck Leach said. "This is a strong indication that Lee Bank is committed to supporting business development and local lending in and around Pittsfield as we continue to pursue not a model of 'scale' but rather one of intense focus on and dedication to the markets that we're already in."

Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action. 

 

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

 

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

 

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature." 

 

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures. 

 

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis. 

 

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.