Lee Bank Opening Pittsfield Location

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lee Bank announced that the doors to their new location at 180 South Street will officially open on Tuesday, June 20.
 
Construction began on the project in April of 2022, although conversations regarding the evolving needs of the downtown Pittsfield community, began several years prior to breaking ground.
 
According to a press release, it became apparent that the bank had outgrown the storefront space they had occupied for nearly a decade and that a ground-up build was needed . The building was designed to enable "relationship building and engagement" with the community.
 
"We sought to create a space that was a living, breathing representation of our core values and headline strategy: to be Berkshire County's premier relationship bank," President Chuck Leach said.
 
The manifestation of this includes:
  • A full-service branch with dedicated personal, commercial and mortgage bankers, as well as our financial wellness team
  • Multi-purpose community space available for reservation
  • "Mixed-use" space including apartments and designated outdoor areas for use by community groups and residential tenants
  • Bilingual banking services available by appointment at this location
  • Drive up/Drive up ATM
  • Free customer parking
In addition to some of the more functional aspects of building a new branch, much thought was also put into ensuring that the space was visually appealing, both from the exterior and interior, according to a press release.

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Lanesborough Select Board Votes to Expand Tow List

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Select Board members want to even the playing field for towing.

In a 2-1 vote with Chair Michael Murphy in opposition, the board last week voted to allow businesses outside of Lanesborough to be on the towing list. Current towers will work with the town on a formal policy, as there is currently not one.

"Frankly, I think it's premature," Murphy said about the motion made by Select Board member Deborah Maynard.

Two years ago, Police Chief Robert Derksen was contacted by a local tow agency that wanted to be put on the rotation. He brought a sample policy to the board in March 2023 and returned with the same one at Monday's meeting.

"I think the kind of consensus at that time with the Select Board at that time was that we would limit it to businesses in the town of Lanesborough for tow agencies," he said.

"However, it was also mentioned that we really should have a written — it's almost like a procurement policy as far as vendors. In this case, tow agencies."

Select Board member Timothy Sorrell said it was "kind of hanging in the air" and wanted to revisit it.  The job is done by two town companies: Village Truck Sales and Sayers' Auto Wrecking.

"It seems to be the tow service is the only monopoly in town," he said. "That's kind of what we question is, why is that the only one where other out-of-town services aren't allowed to do business here?"

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