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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Lanesborough Select Board Votes to Expand Tow List

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Select Board members want to even the playing field for towing.

In a 2-1 vote with Chair Michael Murphy in opposition, the board last week voted to allow businesses outside of Lanesborough to be on the towing list. Current towers will work with the town on a formal policy, as there is currently not one.

"Frankly, I think it's premature," Murphy said about the motion made by Select Board member Deborah Maynard.

Two years ago, Police Chief Robert Derksen was contacted by a local tow agency that wanted to be put on the rotation. He brought a sample policy to the board in March 2023 and returned with the same one at Monday's meeting.

"I think the kind of consensus at that time with the Select Board at that time was that we would limit it to businesses in the town of Lanesborough for tow agencies," he said.

"However, it was also mentioned that we really should have a written — it's almost like a procurement policy as far as vendors. In this case, tow agencies."

Select Board member Timothy Sorrell said it was "kind of hanging in the air" and wanted to revisit it.  The job is done by two town companies: Village Truck Sales and Sayers' Auto Wrecking.

"It seems to be the tow service is the only monopoly in town," he said. "That's kind of what we question is, why is that the only one where other out-of-town services aren't allowed to do business here?"

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