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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New Camp Is Safe Place for Children Suffering Loss to Addiction

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Last year's Happy Campers courtesy of Max Tabakin.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new camp is offering a safe place for children who have lost a parent or guardian to addiction. 
 
Director Gayle Saks founded the nonprofit "Camp Happy Place" last year. The first camp was held in June with 14 children.
 
Saks is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor who works at the Brien Center. One of her final projects when studying was how to involve youth, and a camp came to mind. Camp had been her "happy place" growing up, and it became her dream to open her own.
 
"I keep a bucket list in my wallet, and it's right on here on this list, and I cross off things that I've accomplished," she said. "But it is the one thing on here that I knew I had to do."
 
The overnight co-ed camp is held at a summer camp in Winsted, Conn., where Saks spent her summers as a child. It is four nights and five days and completely free. Transportation is included as are many of the items needed for camping. The camp takes up to 30 children.
 
"I really don't think there's any place that exists specifically for this population. I think it's important to know, we've said this, but that it is not a therapeutic camp," Saks said.
 
She said the focus is on fun for the children, though they are able to talk to any of the volunteer and trained staff. The staff all have experience in social work, addiction and counseling, and working with children.
 
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