Pittsfield Co-op Promotes Assistant at Williams Street Branch

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) to announced the appointment of Alexarey Overbaugh to assistant branch manager of its Williams Street, Pittsfield location.
 
According to a press release:
 
Since joining the team in November 2021, Overbaugh has consistently brought dedication and excellence to every role. Starting as a teller at the Bank’s South Street branch, she quickly became known for exceptional customer service and a strong work ethic. In March 2024, Overbaugh was promoted to head teller at the newly opened Williams Street branch, where she helped establish smooth operations from day one. Now, Overbaugh continues to grow professionally as the Assistant Branch Manager (ABM), bringing leadership, experience, and a deep commitment to both team success and community service.
 
With nearly a decade of experience in customer service and sales, Overbaugh has built a reputation for reliability, leadership, and strong client relationships. She began her career in 2015 in retail, gaining valuable frontline experience and a solid foundation in customer care.
 
"Alexarey is the type of team member every organization hopes for," said Dana Robb, Vice President of Retail Banking and Operations. "Her team-first mindset, reliability, continued growth, and drive to support both customers and staff make this promotion not just well-deserved, but exciting for our organization."
 
 

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Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

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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