Co-op Bank Promotes Senior Vice President

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the promotion of Jennifer L. Parsons to Senior Vice President, Human Resources. 
 
In her new elevated role, she will lead all aspects of the Bank's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional development, and organizational culture.
 
"Jennifer's promotion reflects her outstanding contributions to the organization and her unwavering commitment to our employees," said Michael P. Daly, CEO, of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Her leadership and passion are invaluable as we continue to invest in our people — the heart of our organization."
 
As Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Parsons will oversee the Bank's HR strategy, focusing on recruiting talent, strengthening the Bank's workplace culture, enhancing employee development, and ensuring the Bank becomes an employer of choice within the community.
 
Parsons brings more than ten years of human resources experience and holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI. She is actively involved in her community and volunteers at the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center and has served on their board of directors since 2023, reflecting her dedication to both her profession and her community.  
 
A Berkshire native, Parsons resides Pittsfield with her family. She graduated from Berkshire Community College, receiving degrees in both business and hospitality administration.

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Hot plate Brewing Co. on Becoming Top 3 Best New Brewery

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Hot Plate is located at 1 School St. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hot Plate Brewing Co. was recently recognized as No. 3 in USA Today's list of  "Best New Brewery."
 
A panel of beer experts selected their top picks and then readers cast their votes to determine the "10 Best" breweries founded since 2022, according to the publication. No. 1 was Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co. in Stuart, Fla.
 
Hot Plate, which opened in 2023, is owned by couple Sarah Real and Mike Dell'Aquila.
 
"I started home brewing first, Sarah was just much better at it than me," Dell'Aquila laughed. He got a home brewing kit in 2013 and a couple of years later Real decided to try and brew as well.
 
"Hot Plate was sort of born when we were living in Brooklyn and the city came and turned off the gas in our condo building because there had been a code violation so that meant no heat, no hot water, no functioning stove," he said. "But Sarah had already decided that she really wanted to pursue this."
 
Real bought a hot plate to start brewing, a hot plate that is hanging up at their brewery today. 
 
Dell'Aquila said he wanted to change the industry through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
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