Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team Leader

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the appointment of Lisa Trybus as Senior Vice President, Retail Lending.

In this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan offerings.

Trybus brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in mortgage lending, consumer loan services, and banking operations. Her expertise in developing innovative lending solutions and fostering strong client relationships makes her a valuable addition to the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank leadership team.

"We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to our team," said Michael P. Daly, president and CEO of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Her extensive experience and leadership in retail lending will be instrumental in enhancing our loan services and strengthening our commitment to the community."

Prior to joining Co-op Bank, Trybus held leadership positions at Adams Community Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union and Berkshire Bank, where she successfully led retail lending initiatives and contributed to business growth. Several times during her career, the mortgage teams she led were among the top lenders in the community by both volume and dollar amount. Trybus is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking. She is a board member of Hearthway Inc., an affordable housing services developer and provider, and the Lanesborough Holiday Tree Committee.

"I am excited to join Co-op Bank and look forward to working with a talented team dedicated to providing exceptional financial services," said Trybus. "I am eager to contribute to the bank's mission of serving our customers with innovative and personalized lending solutions."

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature."

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures.

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis.

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.

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