Pittsfield Cooperative Bank CEO Steps Down

07:35PM / Friday, January 10, 2025Print Story | Email Story

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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Friday Front Porch Feature: Historic Craftmanship on Park Avenue

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:26PM / Friday, November 06, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a unique estate with historic craftsmanship? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1 Park Ave.

This four-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house was built in 1913 and is 6,755 square feet (which includes a finished third floor) with more than five acres.

The home is rich in character with wood flooring, a sweeping staircase, and original architectural details that are a rare find.

The main level includes a kitchen with a butler's pantry and a walk-in pantry. There is also a living room with fireplace, a den, drawing room, and multiple porches to enjoy the outdoors.

Upstairs you'll find the primary suite that includes a sitting room and a sun porch. It also has a bathroom with a jetted soaking tub, steam shower, and bidet.

The home also has a four-car garage and its finished third floor is perfect to use as another living space or a recreational room.

The house is on the market for $1,275,000.

We spoke with Sheila Thunfors with Stone House Properties who is listing the home.

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

It is so rare to find a house of this vintage with such exceptional craftsmanship and in such outstanding condition. To replicate would be near impossible and beyond exorbitant in cost. There is a remarkable balance of elegance with comfortable everyday living.