NBT Bank Cuts Ribbon on New North Street Location
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NBT Bank celebrated its move across North Street on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting, pledging a continued commitment to the community.
The new location at 75 North St., the former Lee Bank, has a larger customer service area, a 24-hour ATM, and more parking options.
Director of Retail Banking Tom Sutton said the bank's commitment to downtown Pittsfield began 10 years ago with its branch location across the street. The bank moved to 54 North St. in 2014 and, at 75 North St., it remains in the heart of the downtown.
"This presents us an opportunity," he said.
"Better space, better access for our customers, better space for our team here in Pittsfield, the ATM access is a little better, parking, so it's just super exciting to renew our commitment to downtown Pittsfield."
As a former banker, Mayor Peter Marchetti said he understands exactly why they made the move to get a retail space that is more customer-friendly.
"Anytime that there is an upgrade it's a step up for Pittsfield," he said.
Executive Vice President Rick Cantele Jr. said people bank with NBT because of its quality team that is vibrant and full of energy.
"I'm really here to reinforce NBT's commitment not only to the Berkshires, especially Pittsfield," he said. "It's a great location."
Marchetti and NBT representatives stood in the Central Block entrance to cut the ribbon and present a $2,000 check to the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership, a community group organizing public art and revitalization on North Street. The donation will help fund the installation of four small panel murals in the Burbank Place Alley and build on other downtown strategic investments.
Julie Copoulos, Pittsfield's Transformative Development Initiative partner, accepted the check. She is working with the city for a three-year period that started in September and will focus on infill development and climate-forward housing policy.
Last year, the MassDevelopment program made almost half-million dollars in small-business investment in the North Street district, bringing several businesses online. In September, eight new murals throughout the downtown and West Side were celebrated.
"My work here is very much partnership driven and focuses on local stakeholders' goals pertaining to small business, real estate development, arts and culture, public realm improvements, and activating leadership," Copoulos said to the City Council on Tuesday night while introducing herself to the new body.
"It's terrific to see NBT Bank continuing to invest in downtown Pittsfield," MassDevelopment President and CEO Dan Rivera said in an email.
"This office will add to the vibrancy of the neighborhood, deliver access to financing for local businesses and community members, and represents an important commitment to the future of Pittsfield. We're also thankful for NBT's co-investment and partnership with its financial contribution to the 'Let It Shine!' public art initiative."
NBT also recently announced that Amanda Goewey has been promoted from multi-site branch manager to Massachusetts market manager and will oversee retail banking at the eight Berkshire County locations. Goewey joined NBT in 2023 and has about 15 years of experience in banking.
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