Berkshire Athenaeum to Host Teen Art Party

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum will host a Teen Art Party on Jan. 13, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 1 Wendell Avenue.
 
The event, open to teens aged 12 to 18, will feature a mini canvas contest, painting, drawing, crafts, food, and games. Participants can use the Library's craft materials to create projects and take them home. The mini canvas contest will begin at 3 p.m., and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Entries must be completed between 3 and 4 p.m., and winners must be present to receive their prizes.
 
The event was organized in collaboration with the Teen Advisory Board and is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
 
For more information, contact Vanessa Justice, young adult librarian, at vanessa@pittsfieldlibrary.org or call the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Children’s Library at (413) 499-9480, ext. 5.

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Daly Announced as CEO of Pittsfield Co-op

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has named Michael P. Daly its chief executive officer. A friend and customer of the institution since the 1980s, Daly will help develop strategies for ongoing success.
 
"Pittsfield Cooperative Bank appreciates Mike's willingness to step in and assist us," said Board Chair John J. Martin Jr., partner at Martin Hochberg & Cianflone. "We look forward to his help in creating and executing a thoughtful plan for the future and continued profitability." 
 
A Pittsfield native and Berkshire resident, Daly said he is motivated to step out of retirement because of his deep roots and friendships in the community and at the bank.
 
"This arrangement wouldn't be happening if it wasn't in Pittsfield, Mass., and with Pittsfield Cooperative Bank," Daly said. "I have had a long history with the bank, and I am thrilled to return and build on the success of this community bank."
 
It was announced last week that Jay Anderson, CEO for 15 years, was stepping down for health reasons.  
 
Previously, Daly was chairman, president and CEO of Berkshire Bank in Pittsfield. He began his career there in 1986 as a commercial lender. The bank went public in 2000. In 2002 he ascended to president and CEO. During his 16-year tenure, he grew the bank from approximately $1 billion in assets to a company with over $12 billion in assets.
 
"I loved my time at Berkshire," Daly said. "I will always be grateful to my board members and all of the employees for what we shared and accomplished in the community." Now, he said, "The chance to return to my hometown with a community bank is a really compelling opportunity."
 
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