Co-Op Bank Welcomes New President

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announce the appointment of Gregg Levante as its new President. 
 
A lifelong resident of Berkshire County, Levante brings banking experience and an understanding of the community's needs, values, and aspirations, stated a press release.
 
"Gregg embodies everything we stand for, dedication to serving others, a strong commitment to leadership development, and a belief in the power of connection," said Co-Op Bank CEO Mike Daly.
 
Levante has more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry, previously holding leadership roles in commercial lending at Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank. He will now lead the Co-Op's strategic initiatives focused on advancing financial prosperity, strengthening local small businesses, and investing in the future of banking.
 
"I'm honored to step into this role," said Levante. "This community gave me my start, and I'm committed to ensuring the Co-Op continues to be a place where local people and businesses grow together."
 
 

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Dalton Prudential Committee Eyes Broader Involvement

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — With new members joining the Fire District's Prudential Committee, these elected officials are eager to revitalize the committee's involvement by making it more active than it has been in recent years. 
 
The committee met on last week, with an ambitious agenda that garnered some criticism and confusion surrounding procedural processes. 
 
The, at times tense, meeting started with the swearing in of the committee's newest member David Pugh. Vice Chair Dennis Croughwell was elected onto the committee in May 2025, and Chair Daniel Filiault has served for several years. 
 
The committee previously only met for financial discussions, mostly during budget season prior to town meeting. Under this new leadership, the committee plans to meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30. 
 
The agenda item included policy and operational items that had previously not been in the committee's scope of duties, including a potential support person policy, proposal to establish working groups, and an update on recent legislative efforts that could impact the district. 
 
Fire Chief Ryan Foley expressed concern over the inclusion of what he described as "several controversial operational topics" on the agenda without prior discussion with other district leadership or department members. 
 
He specifically cited items including the potential financial separation of the emergency medical services and fire department budgets, fire department collaboration between the town and district, capital planning, mutual aid agreements, and fire department policies and reporting.
 
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