Pittsfield Cooperative Bank CEO Steps Down

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Pittsfield Co-op President and CEO Jay Anderson presenting a check to the People's Pantry in 2023.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After 15 years at the helm, Jay Anderson, chief executive officer of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, is stepping down for health reasons.  
 
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.
 
"I have been privileged to lead the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank and support the economic growth of this community," Anderson said. "I have full confidence that the bank will continue to thrive in the years ahead."
 
Board Chairman John Martin thanked Anderson for his leadership and his expansion of the bank's management team and the bank’s reputation, particularly in commercial lending.
 
The board is in the process of hiring a new CEO and Martin said he expects to make an announcement in the near future about a successor. 

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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
 
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
  • Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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