George Haddad Joins Pittsfield Co-op Board of Directors

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) is  announced that George Haddad, a  business leader and community advocate, has been elected to its Board of Directors.
 
George Haddad serves as the President of Haddad Auto Group, a family-owned business established in 1933. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to include multiple dealerships across Massachusetts and Vermont, representing brands such as Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai, and GMC.
 
Beyond his business acumen, Haddad is renowned for his unwavering commitment to community service. He has been a longtime supporter and board member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, actively participating in various committees and organizing the annual golf tournament, which has raised nearly $1 million to date.
 
In recognition of his professional excellence and community contributions, Haddad is the 2025 Massachusetts Time Magazine Dealer of the Year, a prestigious honor in the automotive industry, and has been nominated for the 2025 National Time Dealer of the Year award, representing Massachusetts.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome George Haddad to the Board of Directors," said Co-op Bank Chair John J. Martin Jr., partner at Martin Hochberg & Cianflone. "His extensive business experience and deep-rooted commitment to community development align perfectly with our mission to serve and support the Berkshires."
 
Haddad's appointment underscores Co-op Bank's dedication to integrating local leadership with a profound understanding of the community's needs, stated a press release.
 
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Pittsfield Cooperative Bank," said Haddad. "I look forward to contributing to the bank's continued success and its efforts to enhance the well-being of our community."
 
Co-op Bank is a cooperative bank serving the Berkshire community, offering a range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses.

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Dalton Police Facility Report Complete; Station Future Still Uncertain

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee's final report is complete but the future of the station remains uncertain. 
 
Several members of the committee attended the Select Board meeting last week, as co-Chair Craig Wilbur presented four options delineated in the presentation — build on town-owned land, build on private land, renovate or repurpose the existing buildings, and do nothing. The full report can be found here
 
According to the report, addressing the station's needs coincides with the town facing significant financial challenges, with rising fixed costs and declining state aid straining its budget. 
 
These financial pressures restrict the town's ability to fund major capital projects and a new police station has to compete with a backlog of deferred infrastructure needs like water, sewer, roads, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
 
In June 2024, Police Chief Deanna Strout informed the board of the station's dire condition — including issues with plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and damaged cells — prompting the board to take action on two fronts. 
 
The board set aside American Rescue Plan Act funds to address the immediately dire issues, including the ventilation, and established the Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee to navigate long-term options
 
Very early on it was determined that the current facility is not adequate enough to meet the needs of a 21st-century Police Facility. This determination was backed up following a space needs assessment by Jacunski Humes Architects LLC
 
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