Co-Op Bank Welcomes New Human Resources Officer

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the appointment of Bailey Prescott as the new Human Resources Officer. 
 
In this role, Prescott will oversee human resources initiatives that support employee engagement, professional development, and organizational growth. She has a bachelor's in Business Administration with a Management & Leadership major, and a minor in Human Resources from Western New England University.
 
Prescott began her career in human resources in 2022 and previously served with the Co-Op from 2022-2024, where she played a key role in recruitment, employee relations, and building workplace culture. Her experience in fostering collaboration and supporting staff development has prepared her to take on this leadership position.
 
"We are excited to welcome Bailey back to our team. Her strong understanding of culture, combined with her expertise in HR, makes her the ideal person to help us continue strengthening our workplace environment," said Lisa Negrini, Vice President, Human Resource Manager.
 
Prescott expressed enthusiasm about returning to Co-Op.
 
"I'm thrilled to rejoin the organization and look forward to supporting both our employees and leadership team as we continue to grow and serve our community."

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Dalton Becomes Purple Heart Community

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town has been home to many veterans and soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service — a new proclamation honors their service and sacrifice.
 
The Select Board signed a proclamation declaring the town a Purple Heart Community, joining communities across the commonwealth to adopt this as a way to honor their local Purple Heart recipients. 
 
"This designation is more than a symbolic gesture; it is a public affirmation of Dalton's respect, gratitude, and enduring commitment to the men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the United States Armed Forces," Historical Commission co-Chair Deborah Kovacs said at the Select Board meeting Monday night. 
 
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration that is still awarded to service members, recognizing their sacrifice, courage, and an unwavering devotion to the nation.
 
The Purple Heart originated on Aug. 7, 1782, when Gen. George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize enlisted soldiers and noncommissioned officers for exceptional service during the Revolutionary War. 
 
It fell out of use after the war but was revived in 1932 on Washington's 200th birthday under the leadership of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.  
 
Under the revival, it was still awarded for meritorious service or for combat wounds but during World War II this narrowed to service members wounded or killed as a direct or indirect result of enemy action. That wounds-only standard has remained in place ever since.
 
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